About
I have an Occupational Therapy degree from Indiana University and 40 years of experience, starting at a trauma hospital, then rehabilitation centers, and now in a private clinic. Expanding my manual therapy skills but still specializing in neurology, pediatrics, and sensory integration, I have returned to my roots as a generalist in health and wellness.
I was honored to witness and assist many clients' recoveries and discoveries. I work with infants on breastfeeding, colic, plagiocephaly, tongue-tie, and torticollis. Complications of concussions and head injuries, autism, seizures, learning problems, and other neurological challenges are a particular interest of mine. I also work with orthopedic issues such as athletic injuries, carpal tunnel, back and neck pain, and sprains. Many clients dealing with the effects of chronic auto-immune, Lyme, COVID-19, and PANS have found positive results with these various forms of bodywork at our clinic. These methods can also help positive changes in scars and adhesion. My background has prepared me to feel confident working with nearly any condition or age.
In addition to owning and managing staff in a private clinic, I enjoy being an invited lecturer, author, consultant, and researcher.
My Skills
Diplomate - CranioSacral Therapy (Upledger method)
Brain work (CST, Chikly, Wanveer)
Lymphatic Drainage (Chikly method)
Visceral Manipulation (Barral method)
Interstitial integration with above methods
Innovations in soft tissue methods for babies and young children
Certified in Sensory Integration (Ayres' Fidelity)
Qualified in NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (Bobath methods)
Articles & Books Written
Sue's books can be found at www.bodyworkbooks.com "Parent Companion Guide for Bodywork for Babies," Orange Hat Publishing - Ten16 Press, 2024."Bodywork for Sensory Integration - Harmonizing Anatomical Challenges to Sensory Wellness." Waukesha, WI: Orange Hat Publishing - Ten16 Press, 2023. "Bodywork for Babies." Waukesha, Wisconsin: Orange Hat Publishing - Ten16 Press. 2022Effects of CranioSacral Therapy upon Symptoms of Post-Acute Concussion and Post- Concussion Syndrome: A Pilot Study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021.Case report: Manual therapies promote resolution of persistent post-concussion symptoms in a 24-year-old athlete. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 9, 2050313X20952224. 2021
Case Report: Lymphatic Drainage Resolves Toe Walking Gait in a Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Int J Foot Ankle, 4, 039. 2020.Breman, G.M.
and Kratz, S.V. “A Touch Better: Two Therapists’ Journeys
and the Lessons They Learned from Dr. John E. Upledger about CranioSacral
Therapy”. Upledger Productions: Palm Beach Gardens. 2020Manual Ther Reduce Pain Assoc w/ Trigeminal Neuralgia. Journal of Pain, 1(1), 5. 2017.
Manual Therapies Promote Continence and Mobility in a Patient with
Cerebellar Agenesis. Int J Phys Med Rehabil, 4(345),2. 2016.The use of CranioSacral therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Benefits from the viewpoints of parents, clients, and therapists. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 21(1), 19-29. 2016.
2 Case Studies: Upledger, J. E. Working Wonders: Changing Lives with CranioSacral
Therapy. North Atlantic Books. 2005.
"CST: Are We Helping the Brain Heal?" Autism File magazine - December 2009 issue
"Historical Perspectives on Sensory Integration & its effect w/ Pediatric Neurotransmitter Disease. J of Inherited Diseases Aug 2008. Professional Associations / Memberships
Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners Chikly Health Institute
