Spirit of Healing, LLC

About

I have been a therapist for 35 years. I specialize in cross-disciplinary treatment and to that end have taken training in several modalities to best assist my clients. I am a certified Craniosacral Therapist, a Haller Method practitioner, a Lymph Drainage Therapy practitioner, a Pre and Perinatal Psychology Educator a Certified Independent Lactation Therapist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice. I earned my undergraduate degree from New York University, my Master’s Degree from Pacific Oaks College (Human Development specializing in Human Lactation) and my Doctorate from The Union Institute and University (Psychology, specializing in Energetic and Transformational healing.) I love working with all ages and especially with babies. As a lactation consultant and craniosacral therapist, I specialize in resolving infant sucking issues using craniosacral therapy. To date, I have performed nearly 10,000 craniosacral treatments on babies with a 100% resolution rate. I also have extensive experience working with trauma, car accident injuries, migraine, concussion and chronic pain. I have received special training working with trauma, both in babies and in adults.

My Skills

Resolving Lactation and breastfeeding issues. Resolving infant sucking issues. Working with tongue-tie (all ages). Resolving chronic pain especially migraine and back problems. Working with brain injury including stroke and concussion. Trauma resolution and Post Traumatic Stress.

Articles & Books Written

BLOG @ www.AlisonHazelbaker.com See a Bully. Stop a Bully. Make a Difference! For the Record Modern Myths about Tongue-tie: The Controversy Continues Conventional Allopathic vs. “Alternative” Holistic Health Care PODCASTS @ www.AlisonHazelbaker.com Suck,Swallow and Breathe Tongue-tie BOOKS Tongue-tie: Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment, 2nd Edition, 2018 (PanSophia Press, LLC) Color Atlas of Infant Tongue-tie and Lip-Tie Laser Frenectomy, 2017 (PanSophia Press, LLC) Real Healing, (in production) (PanSophia Press, LLC) Tongue-tie: Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment, 2010 (Aidan and Eva Press) ARTICLES “Infant Frenectomy with 10,600 nm Dental CO2 Laser” WAGD Newsletter, April 2015 “Conventioanl Allopathic vs. “Alternative” Holistic Health Care, September 2013 at www. AlisonHazelbaker.com "In Defense of Finger Feeding", Rental Roundup, 1997, Vol. 14, No. 2 "Engorgement: Not a Normal Breastfeeding Experience", Rental Roundup, 1991, Vol. 8, No. 3 "The Medela Nursing Stool: Necessity or Nicety?", Rental Roundup, 1989, Vol. 6, No. 1 "Recognizing the Need: Tandem Nursing", Shop Talk, 1988, No. 11 "Developing an LC Practice Slide Library", Loose Connections, 1988, Vol. 3, No. 2 REVIEWS “Vaccinations: Assessing the Risks and the Benefits”: ILCA website, July 2010. “Altering Hospital Maternity Culture: Current evidence for the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding”: ILCA website, May 2010. Selecting and Using Breastfeeding Tools, ILCA Globe, November 2009. "Tongue-tie: Impact on Breastfeeding, Complete Management Including Frenotomy", Journal of Human Lactation, 1996, Vol. 12, No. 4. Complete Baby Checklist: A Total Organizing System for Parents, Journal of Human Lactation, 1994, Vol. 10, No.1 "Nature's Way: A Guide to Breastfeeding", (video), Journal of Human Lactation, 1992, Vol. 8, No. 2 "Breastfeeding and Returning to the Workplace", (video), Journal of Human Lactation, 1989, Vol. 5, No. 4 "Breastfeeding: Getting Started Together", (video), Journal of Human Lactation, 1989, Vol. 5, No. 4 "Learning to Breastfeed", (video), Journal of Human Lactation, 1989, Vol. 5, No. 2 "Preparing for Parenthood", (video), Journal of Human Lactation, 1989, Vol. 5, No. 2 Successful Breastfeeding, Journal of Human Lactation, 1988, Special Supplement No. 2 Breastfeeding Today, Journal of Human Lactation, 1988, Special Supplement No. 2 Breastfeeding for the Working Mother, Journal of Human Lactation, Special Supplement No. 2 LETTERS "Supplementation Depends on Individual Circumstances", Consultant's Corner, Journal of Human Lactation, 1998, Vol. 14, No. 2 "Technology and Breastfeeding", Letter to the Editor, Journal of Human Lactation, 1991, Vol. 7, No. 4 PAPERS “Toward a Unified Theory of Healing: A Grounded Theory Study”, (Doctoral Dissertation) 2007. “Change: A Literature Review”, 2007 “Mind and Matter: Conceptualizations from Medicine and the Healing Arts”, 2006 “In Search of Atman: BodyMind Therapies as Medicine and Healing”, 2006 “Physics and Healing”, 2006 “Energetic, Transpersonal and Integral Psychology: A Comparative Essay”, 2005 “Embryogenesis and Transformational Healing”, 2005 “The ISMS of Psychology”, 2004 “The Hawthorne Experiments”, 2003 "The Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function: Use in a Lactation Consultant Private Practice", (Master's Thesis), 1993. Published by A.B.R.E.A.S.T. center for breastfeeding. "Model Breastfeeding Hospital Policy and Breastfeeding Education Protocol", co-author with Arizona Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Breastfeeding Task Force MONOGRAPHS 1. “The Impact of CranioSacral™ Therapy on Infant Sucking Dysfunction: A Pilot Study” 2. "Anatomy and Physiology of the Lactating Breast" 3. "Anatomy and Physiology of Infant Sucking" 4. "Breastfeeding Management in the Presence of Infant Problems" 5. "Pathological Conditions of the Lactating Breast" 6. "Skills and Techniques for Lactation Consultant Practice" 7. "Communication Skills for Lactation Consultant Practice" 8. "Pharmacology and Toxicology (Maternal and Infant)" 9. "Evaluating and Interpreting Research" VIDEO Co-editor for and featured in an educational video about the proper use of the Hazelbaker™ FingerFeeder. 1998.

Professional Associations / Memberships

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Ohio Lactation Consultant Association United States Lactation Consultant Association American Psychological Association (APA) Association of Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) American CranioSacralâ„¢ Therapy Association Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals Cranio-Sacral Therapy Association of North America International Association of Healthcare Practitioners