Craniosacral Therapy Book List

These are the main books on Craniosacral Therapy. To my knowledge there is currently no really accessible book for the general public, although in my opinion, Michael Kern's gets the closest for clarity.

For the most complete list of cranial books I know of, see Osteopathic Supplies Limited; Cranial books section, from where they can also be ordered.

The Cranial Bowl
William G Sutherland
Free Press Company, Mankato, 1939
The first work introducing the cranial concept.

Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy
William Garner Sutherland
Rudra Press, 1990
ISBN 0-915801-26-4
A compilation of lectures by W G Sutherland on the topic.

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
Harold I Magoun Sr D.O. F.A.A.O
The Journal Printing Company, Kirksville, 1976
ISBN:
The cranial textbook.

CranioSacral Therapy
Dr. John E. Upledger D.O. F.A.A.O and Jon D. Vredevoogd M.F.A.
Eastland Press, Seattle, 1983
ISBN: 0-939616-01-7
The book that made Craniosacral therapy accessible to non-osteopaths.

CranioSacral Therapy II: Beyond the Dura
Dr. John E. Upledger D.O. F.A.A.O
Eastland Press, Seattle, 1987
ISBN: 0-939616-05-X
An extension of John Upledger's CranioSacral Therapy

An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy: Anatomy, Function and Treatment
Don Cohen D.C.
North Atlantic Books, Berkeley California, 1995
ISBN: 1-55643-183-X
A good technical overview book, but not as the title might suggest a layman's introduction.

Life in Motion: The Osteopathic Vision of Rollin E. Becker, D.O.
Edited by Rachel E. Brooks, M.D.
Rudra Press, 1997
ISBN: 0-915801-82-5
public talks of Rollin Becker.

The Stillness of Life: The Osteopathic Philosophy of Rollin E. Becker, D.O.
Edited by Rachel E. Brooks, M.D.
Stillness Press, 2000
ISBN: 0-9675851-1-2
personal communications of Rollin Becker

Wisdom in the Body: The Craniosacral approach to essential health
Michael Kern D.O., R.C.S.T, M.I.Cr.A., N.D.
Thorsons, 2001
ISBN: 0-7225-3709-5
An excellent, clearly written description of the current "state of the art" of Craniosacral Therapy. He writes simply and clearly about these often complex topics. Two chapters at the end cover the topics of working with trauma and working with mothers and babies. If you want an understanding of the topic of Craniosacral Therapy, then this is the book for you.

Craniosacral Biodynamics: volume I and II
Franklyn Sills
North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1-55643-354-9 and 1-55643-390-5
These books cover the whole Biodynamic approach to Craniosacral Therapy by one of the key and inspiring teachers of the subject.