This, they claim, will treat learning disabilities, dyslexia and hyperactivity in children. Virtually anyone can undergo this type of massage because there are no potentially injurious movements. Developed in 1977 by American health care expert John Upledger, it is a way to correct imbalances in tissues the same way osteopaths and chiropractors correct bones. But not every cranio-sacral practitioner is trained in the standard Upledger method. Scott-Chapman suggests asking the therapist how long he or she has practiced, how extensive the training course was, and what technique was taught.
Most therapists suggest four sessions to treat a problem.
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