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Here is what our patients and former students have to say about CranialMethods™.

Due to our newborn’s significantly misshapen head, our pediatrician told us we’d have to put our son through a series of head castings. We couldn’t imagine how he, nor we, could endure this because he didn’t even like having his head touched the least little bit, much less going through a series of castings and living with these casts on his head. Dr. Peters treated him once a week for several weeks. We, and our whole family, started noticing changes right away! Dr. Peters has a very gentle touch and we were amazed that this could have such a dramatic effect. At first, he’d cry during the treatments and we all understood how much discomfort he’d been in. Soon, he not only didn’t cry, he really seemed to love his treatments. Our pediatrician was even impressed. Dr. Peters has taught us a lot, including how to try to prevent this type of distortion of the head and neck for our future pregnancies. We highly recommend Dr. Peters’ approach to infant care! We’ll definitely take all our children to her for treatments!
J & VBParents of Patient
I’ve been to three of Dr. Peters’ “Cranial Methods” classes and have learned so much. She has so much knowledge and a great ability to teach. I love that most of the class time is spent hands-on. Every class, I come away confident in my abilities to utilize the new approaches and techniques I’ve learned in my practice and with my children right away. Thank-you, Dr. Peters!
DJHStudent
It’s obvious that Dr. Peters loves what she does! She has a lot of skill, in her teaching abilities and in simplifying complex topics. Most of the class was spent on the tables, which I liked, and I am able to apply what I learned to my internship and my life. I just feel more settled and more confident overall.
DSStudent
-Your class was very well structured and had a good flow. Material covered was great. Learned so much and feel confident and clear about being able to practice on others. Time and practice was good. Will be happy to continue with more classes and learn more.
KCFairfield, IA
I loved your class. I learned to do "nothing" and have great results. Thank you so much for offering this class.
Rebecca ReevesFairfield, IA
-Dr. Deborah Peters is a well-educated, people friendly, practiced and confident Doctor of Chiropractic. A true professional. In addition to benefiting from a long-term friendship, it has been my good fortune to be involved in her classes and demonstrations utilizing CranialMethods. Dr. Peters has integrated the principles involving wholeness of the body and spirit into her treatments and classes. Also, I have experienced and observed her hands-on approach of feeling a patient’s inner rhythms and then allowing the process of balance to unfold. My pain and tension are relieved, awareness of life’s goodness expands; I feel better able to function in my daily responsibilities. I have also seen the amazement and gratitude of parents when their babies, who suffered from symptoms of birth trauma, showed improvement after the first gentle treatment with Dr Peters’ CranialMethods. The parents had already tried Allopathic medicine with little results. I feel gratitude knowing that Dr Deborah Peters exists in the medical profession because she cares about the well-being of each of her patients and successfully makes a positive difference in our health and well-being.
Sallie Morgan, RNOB/GYN, Newborn and Premature Nursery at UCLA, Neonatal ICU at Carle Hospital and Clinics in IL, Pediatric Office Nursing in VA, Pediatric Home health Nursing in WA State.
When I first met Dr Deborah, she came to our home to treat one of our small children or babies in our family. It’s been 20 years ago so I forget which she first treated. But I do know she treated each of our 9 children and my husband and myself in our home. We were so sorry to see her move to Colorado from Iowa. Naturally, many changes happen in life over that many years. Dr Deborah helped us by treating fussy babies, nursing difficulties, growing pains, crooked teeth, traumatic injuries, answering questions about health and diet and so many other things. We were especially grateful to have her treat 2 of our children after they had head injuries. Some of my favorite memories are of sitting beside her table as she treated my small children. She would explain as she treated, teaching me the basic principles that I still use on my children today. Another special memory is how she got to know and treat my parents, sisters, and grandmother. We enjoyed the days when she got together with my sisters and me, teaching us how to treat our children, and also each other. Thank-you Dr Deborah for being such a good teacher, too! I’m happy to say that Dr Deborah and I have remained friends, even though she moved away 6 years ago. We write and talk on the phone every few months. I think she enjoys our chats as much as I do. I highly recommend Dr Deborah as a teacher, practitioner and friend. She is knowledgeable, experienced, loving and super kind. I feel she has been a great blessing in our lives. We wish she would come visit us more often. Thank-you Dr Deborah for your friendship and for all you’ve done for us over the years.
Treva YoderDrakesville, IA
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January 26, 2015 
Dr Peters Verstrepen interviewed live on KRUU-FM Radio (FM 100.1) in Fairfield at 12:15 PM CDT by an MSAE student who would like to learn about her career. 

August 22, 2014 
CranialMethods™ for Newborns Infants and Toddlers sponsored by The Pediatrics Club Palmer College of Chiropractic 1000 N. Brady St. Davenport, IA – 9:20 AM to 10:10 AM 

August 17, 2014 
Mindful Pregnancy & General Birth discussion series sponsored by Doula Bloom 204 S. 4th St. Fairfield, IA 52556 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

September 20, 2012 
Dr Peters Verstrepen will be giving a brief presentation at the 2012 Blair Chiropractic Conference September 20-21 at the Mellennium Hotel in St. Louis Missouri. She will discuss experiences and observations from her own practice that should be of interest to Blair practitioners. For more information on the conference visit http://www.blairconference.com/ 

October 7, 2011 
Dr Peters Verstrepen was be joined by Dr Todd Hubbard for a live interview on KRUU-FM Radio (FM 100.1) in Fairfield at 2:00 PM CDT. Their topic will be the upper neck and its importance to the rest of the body. 

From 6:30 to 9:30 PM the same day, Doctors Peters Verstrepen and Hubbard will meet the public and answer questions at ArtWalk in Central Park Gallery on the Square in Fairfield. 

November 11, 2010 
Once again this year Dr Peters Verstrepen will be a presenter at the XV International APPPAH Congress November 11-14 at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Embracing the Science of Prenatal and Birth Psychology: What We Know, How We Know It.” Dr Peters Verstrepen’s presentation in entitled “Cranial Treatments of Newborns Alleviate Pain and Optimize Growth and Development.” Details of the Congress may be found at: http://www.birthpsychology.com/congress/2010/. Here is the abstract of Dr Peters Verstrepen’s presentation: 

“When skeletal growth exceeds the capacity of soft tissue elasticity, pathological tightness occurs. Twenty years of practice have demonstrated to Dr Peters Verstrepen that distortional patterns in bone and tissue begin in utero, are exacerbated during skeletal growth periods and can persist into adulthood. We discuss this process and describe manipulative methods of remediation. These methods can alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms in the newborn. This facilitates optimal growth and development.” 

June 05, 2009 
Dr Peters Verstrepen, BS, DC and Anne McArthur, LMT inaugurated the Fairfield Complimentary Therapies Forum in Fairfield, Iowa at the First Friday’s Art Walk on June 5. The forum was created to allow the many, talented licensed therapists in Fairfield to network with each other and to present themselves and their therapeutic approaches to the community. Fairfield is known worldwide for it’s creativity and the therapists of Fairfied express creativity exceptionally well. “We are honored to help our community become more familiar with all the wonderful therapists and therapies that are offered in this amazing town. Fairfield is filled with like-minded, creative people, all wanting to create a better world through our group meditation, our Self-realization and our work. We hope this forum grows into a network of healers around the nation and the world as so many endeavors have, from right here in our small town in the Heartland”, said Dr Peters Verstrepen. 

April 29, 2009 
Dr Peters Verstrepen has just returned from Pacific Grove, California, and The XIV International Congress of The Association for Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPAH), entitled “The Miracle of Birth: Uniting Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science”. Dr Peters Verstrepen’s presentation, “CranialMethods™ for Relieving Trauma”, emphasized a structural approach to unwinding distortional patterns in the membranes of the body which is fundamental to overall health. Special emphasis was given to the development of the newborn. “I am honored to be part of such an important organization. APPPAH leads the world in research and dissemination of information about conscious conception, pregnancy, parenting and related topics. “Once again, truly an inspired conference” said Dr Peters Verstrepen. 

March 21, 2009 
Dr Peters Verstrepen spoke at “Morning Star Studio” in Fairfield, Iowa as part of a community educational effort sponsored by Yoga for All Seasons the topic was “Yoga for a Healthy Back”. Dr Peters Verstrepen talked about DJD (degenerative joint disease) and spinal care. 

February 21, 2009 
February is Healthy Heart Month. Dr Peters Verstrepen spoke at “Well Spring Chiropractic” in Iowa City. Her topic was “CranialMethods™ and How Structure and Function of the Body Affect the Heart”. She was joined by Dr Nancy Gronewold who spoke on Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Pam Ryersee who talked about Clinical Thermography. 

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