Here are some great books on the history of osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, and craniosacral therapy:
Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO — the father of osteopathy and founder of the first osteopathic college
Autobiography of Andrew Taylor Still
Philosophy of Osteopathy
The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy
William Garner Sutherland, DO — student of Dr. Andrew Still, who developed cranial osteopathy as a direct extension of Dr. Still’s work
The Cranial Bowl
Contributions of Thought
Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy
With Thinking Fingers; biography by Adah Strand Sutherland, his wife
Harold I. Magoun, DO: a student of Dr. Sutherland, who presented in his book the techniques develop by Dr. Sutherland
Osteopathy In The Cranial Field
John E. Upledger, DO — developed craniosacral therapy and taught it in the U.S. and abroad
Your Inner Physician: his own story about what led him to develop craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral Therapy: his first text book
Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond The Dura: his second text book
Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Small Children
Somato Emotional Release: Deciphering the Language of Life
Working Wonders: Changing Lives with CranioSacral Therapy: a collection of many case studies contributed by students of the Upledger Institute
Lionelle Issartel — French Osteopath
L’osteopathie Exactement: An amazing book written in the early 1980’s, in which she describes her extensive work with infants and children
Below are listed the websites of some people offering important services in the natural healing field, local to the Olympia, WA, area.
Natural Childbirth Support
http://www.birthingroots.org/AboutMe.html
http://www.olympiadoulacircle.com/
http://www.aroundthecirclemidwifery.com/
Healthy Food Is The Foundation For A Healthy Body And Healthy Mind
Local Offerings of organic food products and body care products
Herbs Can Help The Body To Heal In Various Forms
Herbs in the form of tinctures, teas, essential oils, etc.
http://www.thegoodlifehealthfoods.net/
Earth Magic: 403 Columbia St SW, Olympia, WA 98501