Blog Posts

  • Perspective from Chronic Fatigue Patients

    When I prompted inquiry on a subreddit for chronic fatigue syndrome patients, I asked their experience with DOs and osteopathic manipulation in the treatment of their symptoms. Here are some responses: “I’m working with an integrative medicine MD, and we are focusing on small changes that, taken together, can improve my daily function. It’s veryContinue…

  • Perspectives from COVID Long Haulers

    When I prompted an inquiry on a subreddit of those suffering with Long COVID, I asked their thoughts on the connection between LC and ME/CFS as well as possible holistic treatments (especially osteopathic / psychedelic medicine). Here are some of their responses: “Oh yeah we’ve known this. Unfortunately doctors don’t believe in chronic Lyme orContinue…

  • Cranial Osteopathy and Brain Inflammation

    Cranial osteopathy is a specialized branch of osteopathic medicine where providers use their hands to palpate and treat disorders of the central nervous system, surrounding connective tissue, and fluid.  This concept was initially proposed by William G. Sutherland, DO who studied under Andrew Taylor still, MD the original founder of osteopathic medicine. In addition toContinue…

  • The Neurological Model

    This complex realm of study is becoming increasingly more complex as we understand the roles of neurotransmitters, hormones, pathways of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Further, the interesting use of functional MRI studies with subjects such as experienced meditators, psychedelic users, chronic pain patients, etc. is helping us understand the complex inter-relationships betweenContinue…