Hi

Here is another source you might want to check out

http://www.osteopathiccenter.org/

this is run by an old time osteopath Viola Frymann, D.O.
They only work with children and are in San Diego, CA.

I hope this helps

Jerry




--- In craniosacralnetwork@yahoogroups.com, "David Tomlinson"
<craniosacral@h...> wrote:
>
> Hi Margaret,
>
> I wasn't familiar with von willebrand's disorder so I looked it
up. My
> honest answer is that I don't know but I think it would definately
be worth
> a try. In general CST helps the body create and maintain a healthy
space
> for the nervous system to exist in which is a great thing for all
people.
> Will it help your son create the clotting factor his body needs? I
don't
> know. Most hard core scientists will say that it is impossible for
the body
> to create something that it is missing...I personally don't agree
with them.
> I think our bodies are pretty incredible and given the right
circumstances
> can do just about anything. What may happen is that your son's
body may be
> helped in dealing with the bleeding, allowing it to happen less
frequently
> and for shorter periods of time.
>
> I know this is a short answer. I hope it helps. Please ask any
other
> questions and we wil do our best to answer. I would also recomend
> contacting The Upledger Institute. They can be reached at 1 561
622 4706.
> They have a great deal of experience with all sorts of conditions
and may be
> able to more fully answer your question and refer you to someone in
your
> area if you decide to go this route.
>
> I wish you good luck.
>
> David Tomlinson
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Margaret Ong" <victorandmargaret@y...>
> >Reply-To: craniosacralnetwork@yahoogroups.com
> >To: craniosacralnetwork@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [Craniosacral Network] craniosacral therapy and bleeding
disorders
> >Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003 22:04:33 -0000
> >
> >Hello, I'm new. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if
> >craniosacral therapy can be used for someone with a bleeding
disorder.
> >
> >My son is 12 years. He has a bleeding disorder called von
> >willebrand's disorder. He only bleeds badly from the nose. No
> >problems with cuts, teeth extractions, etc. Homeopathy has helped.
> >was wondering if craniosacral therapy can be used for him.
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Margaret
> >
>
>
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