About this episode

Michael Shea discusses his new book and his unique approach to somatic therapy.

Today's conversation is with Michael Shea Michael is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He leads seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Dr. Shea received his master’s degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, and a doctorate in Somatic Psychology at The Union Institute. In 1986, he was certified as one of the first Full Instructors of CranioSacral Therapy by the Upledger Institute. Dr. Shea has been a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist since 1976, and was an Advanced Rolfer for 20 years. He is a founding member of the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings and the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge task force (MTBOK). Dr. Shea brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to teaching health and healing, with a teaching style grounded in a spiritual practice of developing compassion with the use of manual therapy. He is a formal student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and past apprentice with a medicine man on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. Because of the influence of the Dalai Lama, Dr. Shea’s clinical focus is on treating infants and children with…

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Shea

Topics covered

• somatic psychology
• myofascial release
• craniosacral therapy
• health and healing
• compassion practices

Keywords

• somatic psychology
• myofascial release
• craniosacral therapy
• Biodynamic Heart
• compassion practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Upledger Institute, Naropa University, International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings, Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge task force

Places: Navajo reservation in Arizona

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