Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, MSc, BSc, serves as director of research for Upledger Institute International. Rasmussen brings over 30 years of experience in scientific research and evidence-based medicine to the field of manual therapy. Based in Finland, he teaches internationally across the Upledger CranioSacral Therapy curriculum, integrating the Upledger Paradigm in clinical practice while leading research, curriculum innovation, and advanced education worldwide.
Dawn Langnes Shear serves as chief development officer and co-chief executive officer for the Upledger and Barral institutes. A 33-year team member with a background in health sciences and massage therapy, Shear leads global development, scientific initiatives, and partnerships across 70 countries.
A growing body of research on the craniosacral rhythm (CSR) is working to validate what has been palpated for decades—the CSR is a distinct and measurable physiological rhythm that has given way to its own distinct therapeutic discipline.
