Jonathan Drummey LMT, SEP

Just added a long-ish description of my philosophy and approach to working with symptoms of post-traumatic stress and PTSD:
My Approach to Working with PTSD

Link to a video lecture describing Somatic Experiencing by Bevis Nathan.

Announcement of a newsletter entitled This Spring, Save Your Low Back With Your Abs.

As I’ve been parenting for 2.5 years now and thinking about parenting for a lot longer, I’ve accumulated various stories, insights, and opinions. I’ve started a blog for those at http://nowpapa.wordpress.com, and when there’s a post that I think crosses over into somatic experiencing, trauma, stress, and massage, I’ll link to it. Here’s [...]

I first heard about ultra-marathoners about 10 years ago, and I thought those folks were crazy. Running 50 to 100 miles at a time? Nuts. I’ve since learned a bit more about long distance running and I’ve learned a lot in bodywork about the difference between efficient and inefficient postures and movements, [...]

NYTimes article on touch and the importance of touch in relationships and even sports.

A study links gender role, anger expression, and cold feet.

Discussion of a NYTimes article on a patient’s response to the surgeons’ hands during surgery, while under general anesthesia.