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Revision as of 07:45, 26 October 2013
Robert C. Fulford | |
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| Born | 1905 |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Kansas City School of Osteopathy and Surgery[1] |
| Occupation | Osteopathy |
Robert C. Fulford, D.O. (1905 - 1997) was a pioneer in the introduction of alternative and energetic medicine in the context of osteopathy. From the nineteen forties, he developed several methods to treat chronic illnesses.[1] Among the main methods he employed, was cranial manipulation - sometimes referred to as cranial osteopathy or craniosacral therapy.[2][3] He was influenced by William Garner Sutherland.
Dr. Fulford has been acknowledged prominently by leading alternative medicine proponent Andrew Weil as a major influence on his professional and personal life.[4][5] Zachary Comeaux discusses Dr. Fulford's approach, philosophy and techniques in his 2002 book Robert Fulford, D.O. and the philosopher physician.[1] Gene Stone, whom Dr. Fulford asked to collaborate with him on his book Touch of Life, included Dr. Fulford's five-step exercise plan as the basis for the chapter on Stretching, in his book The Secrets of People who Never Get Sick[6]
Also an electric percussive device is referred to as the Fulford hammer or Fulford percussor, following his introduction of its use in Osteopathic treatment.[7].
References
- ^ a b c Comeaux, Z. (2002). Robert Fulford, D.O. and the philosopher physician. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press.
- ^ Chaitow, L., Comeaux, Z., et al. (2005). Cranial manipulation: Theory and practice. Edinburgh, UK: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
- ^ Fulford, R.C., & Stone, G. (1997). Dr. Fulford’s Touch of Life: The healing power of the natural life force. New York, NY: Pocket Books.
- ^ Huba, S. (April 2, 1997). Holistic healing's new role. The Cincinnati Post.
- ^ Weil, A. (1995). Spontaneous healing: How to discover and enhance your body’s natural ability to maintain and heal itself. New York, NY: Knopf.
- ^ Stone, Gene (2010). The Secrets of People who Never Get Sick. New York: Workman Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7611-5814-1.
- ^ Chila, A.G. Ed (2010). Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN 9780781766715
External links
Short documentary on Dr. Fulford
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