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Osteopath in/near WC area
Osteopath for chronic back pain
Osteopath Catherine Henderson
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Osteopath in/near WC area

March 2004

My family will be moving to the Wanut Creek area from out of state in a few months and I am hoping to find a good osteopath for my family in the general area. I have read the posts but wanted to see if there were other recommendations. Ideally, I would love to find an osteopath covered by health insurance. I am not sure what insurance we will have, but this would definitely sway my decision if I knew it had osteopaths in it's policy. I would also like to hear any recommendations for rolfers in the area as well. thank you, Courtney

There are several osteopaths around; the only one I know is Theresa Hong on Polk Street in SF 415 - 673 - 2771. Bonnie

Osteopath for chronic back pain

March 2002

I'm looking for a recommendation for an osteopathic doctor and/or physiotrist to help me with my chronic back pain and numbess. I'm running out of people/methods to try and getting exhasperated witht the chronic pain and tingling in my upper back and arms. I don't know how it originated several years ago, but it is uncomfortable to hold my 10 month old daughter, which saddens me. I've tried accupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractors. If you know of anyone in the Berkeley area, the recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi there, I have had chronic pain for 3 yrs. I have fibromyalgia. I sympathize greatly. There is a oestopath named Micheal Salveson who my father uses regulary and I tried a physiatrist at Alta Bates who helped not at all. I do believe in Orthobionomy, there are a few on Solano Ave in Berkeley. I think it is time for me to go again. I have never been to them personally, the ortho's but I trained in it and know how well it works and a friend went to one of them and was impressed. Good luck. Have you tried a rhuemitologist for a dio? Lucinda

I just received a referral to Dr. Maude Nermann, an Osteopath who is located at Larkspur Landing, just over the Richmond/San Rafael bridge. I haven't seen her yet, but Christine Ciaravella, a homeopath in Albany, speaks very highly of her. Dr. Nermann's phone number is 415-924-7604. Another option for chronic back pain is seeing a Rolffer, if you can handle deep tissue massage. I see a Rolffer who is also a licensed physical therapist. He does wonders for my chronic upper back and neck pain, and because he is a physical therapist you may be able to get some insurance coverage. His name is Patrick Hannum, his number is 524-6422, and he is located at 4th and Gilman in Berkeley. If East Oakland is more convenient for you (out 580), you might be able to get an appointment with Art Riggs. He is one of the top Rolffers around, and is Patrick's mentor. I saw Art a few times, and he referred me to Patrick because of the better location for me and because of insurance coverage. Art's number is 482-9427. Maria

Osteopath Catherine Henderson

June 2004

Re: Where can I get craniosacral massage?
You can't beat Catherine Henderson --she's an osteopath, but I understand that it's similar to Craeo-sacral work--for infants. She helped our (then 2 month old) son out immesurably after a fall. I understand she has a huge waiting list, but I also know she will see infants fairly quickly if there has been a birth (or other) trauma. Good luck! Abby

Re: Craniosacral for fibromyalgia
Cranialosacral bodywork has helped my mother with her fibromyalgia tremendously. Most chronic illnesses respond to more than one type of treatment at the same time. If you can find an osteopath in your hmo, that might be worth looking into. Osteopath's are Md's that also include alternative medicine/practices in their work. You get the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, even in the East Bay, finding an osteopath that is covered by health insurance isn't easy. There is a good osteopath on Telegraph and Prince (I think). Her office is parallel to the Blue Oak Therapy center. You could call or stop by and ask them what health insurance they take. Beth

2001

Does anyone have experience, positive or negative with: Osteopath Catherine Henderson especially dealing with children's issues? Thanks very much.

Is her name spelled Katherine? I am quite sure I know who you are referring too. She is from England. If so, I had a marvelous experience with her. My son was born on 12-11-98, he had a difficult delivery, his Agpar score was 1. They used suction on him 7 times, they would have done a C section on me if he hadn't come out on the 7th try. Anyway he had a large contusion on his head, was on an IV and was pretty quiet. My doula recommended Katherine. She came to the ICU unit at Alta Bates on Saturday evening (he was born early Friday mornnig), and probably spent 15-30 minutes with him. It was interesting! I had to hold him (the nurses were very leary of anyone else holding him) and she placed her hands under his belly for a couple of minutes and then did the same on his head. She said that she could feel alot of the stress/energy being held in his stomach area and was able to "release" that. Anyway there was a remarkable difference in his movement the next morning. He was not as listless, his eyes were much more alert and on Sunday evening they took the IV out and I was able to start breastfeeding. She gave him one more session about 3-4 days later before we left the hospital. Krystyn

We took our daughter to Catherine Henderson after getting her recommended highly from several people--one who said that her baby's blocked tear duct problem went away after one visit. We went for both a blocked tear duct as well as to help our daughter's flat head problem. Indeed, my daughter's blocked tear duct did seem to disappear after 2 visits--it's hard to say whether or not this was directly from Catherine, but we're still taking our daughter to her and it seems to be a good thing. Her flat head is still somewhat flat, but so it goes. . .We like Catherine and more importantly our daughter seems to respond well. Leslie

I used her for both my children in their early years, and highly recommend her. the first time was for some mild birth trauma my older daughter suffered from a c-section birth, and I felt her treatment made a real difference. the second time was when my 2nd daughter was getting ear infections with every cold. I took her to Catherine for 4 treatments, and she never got another ear infection, now 7 years later! She was great to deal with and wonderful with both my girls. Lucia

I brought my 2 year old to Catherine for cranial sacral work related to ear infections and had a positive experience with her and good results over time. She's got good hands and training. Miriam

2000 Has had anyone had any experience with an osteopath, Katherine Henderson, and the use of cranial therapy to treat recurrent ear infections in an infant? This was recommended to me by Christine at the Hahnemann Clinic. Claudia

I can highly recommend Catherine Henderson who's office is in Walnut Square in Berkleley. Phone:464-1370. My 8 year old son who had cronic ear infections and short term partial hearing loss has gotten alot of help from Catherine. -Wilma

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August 2002

Re: Chiropractors for Babies/Newborns (Aug. 2002)
One could also try osteopathy. Catherine Henderson has practiced and is licensed in England. She is on Solano at Ensenada, 526-5256. These doctors are licensed in California to do births and Catherine specializes in children, particularly around birth trauma. Nori

Catherine Henderson, a British-born and trained cranial osteopath, is fantastic at helping newborns and babies realign normally after a difficult birth. She specializes in birth trauma, and to my knowledge is the only practitioner in the East Bay with 20 years of experience at treating this. (My entire family goes to her for yearly tune-ups; this preventive medicine is so effective we are almost never ill. In addition, she was the doula for both of my births.) FYI, osteopathy is not chiropractic, but a much subtler and deeper form of bone and muscle manipulation. She can tell you more. She's in Berkeley, on Solano Avenue, 526-5256. It sometimes takes a while to get in to see her, but it's worth the wait. Alix

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