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MD,DO(hon)
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.) (France)
Developer, Lymph Drainage Therapy Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.), is a graduate of the Medical School at Saint Antoine Hospital in France, where his internship in general medicine included training in endocrinology, surgery, neurology and psychiatry. Dr. Chikly also earned the United States equivalent of a master's degree in psychology from Paris XIII University. His doctoral thesis addressed the lymphatic system, its historical evolution and the manual lymphatic drainage technique was awarded a Medal of Medical Faculty of Paris VI, a prestigious acknowledgment for in-depth work and scientific presentation. He extensively studied osteopathic techniques and other hands-on modalities both in Europe and in the United States, including Manual Lymphatic Therapies, Cranial Osteopathy, Visceral Manipulation, Mechanical Link, Muscle Energy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Orthobionomy, Chi Nei Tsang, Zero Balancing, Reflexology, Polarity Therapy, Homeopathic and Oriental medicine and is a long-time practitioner of Aikido. Dr. Chikly co-created a school of Manual Lymphatic Therapy in Europe. This resulting in the creation of the Lymph Drainage Therapy curriculum in the United States, in collaboration with, the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE). Lymph Drainage Therapy workshops have been taught in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Tunisia and the United States. Dr. Chikly's interest is also in the brain parenchyma (tissue) and brain pathologies. His very popular recent class is called "Brain Tissue Nuclei, Fluid and Autonomic Nervous System". It addresses brain and spinal related pathologies including closed heary injury, whiplash, headaches, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, cognitive behavioral dysfunctions, learning disabilities, ADHD, post-meningitis syndrome, post-polio syndromes, birth difficulties or trauma, etc. Dr. Chikly is a member of the International Society of Lymphology (ISL), associate member of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) and of the Cranial Academy. He is also Adjunct Professor of the Union Institute and University Graduate College (University of Ohio). In his definitive text, Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, 2nd Edition, Dr. Chikly addresses the application for lymphedema, chronic pain and inflammation. Silent Waves is carried by Stanford University Medical Library and is the first comprehensive book on the lymphatic system and lymphedema in North America. (ISBN: 0-9700530-2-9, Hardcover $75, 450+ pages, 270 illustrations and photos, 50 pages of medical references. 2001 International Health & Healing Inc. Publishing) "This is the first comprehensive book on the lymphatic system and lymphedema in North America. With this book the lymphatic system has finally been accorded its deserved "place of honor" among the systems of the body. Dr. Bruno Chikly's Lymph Drainage Therapy is a breakthrough in the field of manual therapies, and this book is an important and long-awaited addition to the medical/osteopathic literature." Jean Pierre Barral, D.O. M.R.O.F. Developer of the Visceral Manipulation Curriculum. Dr. Chikly, an international seminar leader, lecturer and writer, has spoken to most North American professional medical and health related groups, and many lymphedema support groups. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with is wife and partner Alaya. She is curriculum director of Heart Centered Therapy (HCT). Please note: Dr. Chikly regrets that he cannot respond to requests for specific medical information of any sort outside of a regular professional relationship. Upledger Affiliations
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