Helpful Links

(this page is constantly being updated)

Maia's Videos - www.youtube.com/franlitz

I'm constantly updated youtube with videos of Maia - especially her involvement with all different types of music and instruments.

Orthotics / Orthotic Garments / Splints / Braces / Exercise Equipment

TheraTogs
the orthotic garment that is meant to address issues whole body issues - after all isn't everything connected?
get your child assessed by master practitioners like Billi Cusick - unbelievable
www.theratogs.com

Maia's TheraTogs
http://www.injurednewborn.com/maiatogs.html

Pictures of Splints
www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/splints.html

Amy's Figure 8 Brace
www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/figure8brace.html

Total Gym
multiple sites - do a google search

Vigor Fit - like the Total Gym - just giving you another choice
http://vigorfit.com/

Electrical Stimulation

Biofeedback sEMG
Click Here for the site where families and individuals are documenting their experiences with this unit. It's pretty amazing!

TASCnetwork
TES - nighttime electrical stimulation to increase circulation and regrow atrophied muscle
www.tascnetwork.net

The BIG Electrical Stimulation Page - from 2001 and updated to current
www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/estim.html

Massage & Bodywork

St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy.
http://www.stjohn-clarkptc.com/html/index.htm

John Barnes Method of Myofascial Relase
http://www.myofascialrelease.com

Infant Massage
http://www.iaim.ws/home.html

Learn More About The Muscles

Exercise & Muscle Directory
this is an unbelievable link!
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

Shoulder Articulation
the one above leads to this one - but you can miss it easily so here it is
http://www.exrx.net/Articulations/Shoulder.html#anchor107050

Alternative Healing

Bach Flower Remedies
This is a set of remedies based on flower essences. You can treat yourself for a variety of issues.
Their Rescue Remedy is invaluable for very stressful times like surgery, etc.
http://www.bachcentre.com/

Emotion Free Technique
A very easy technique you can do on yourself for pain relief, anxiety relief, etc. The manual is free.
www.emofree.com

Ginger Oil Recipe
www.injurednewborn.com/maia8/ginger.html

Arnica Oil

Book Recommendations

The Power of Now - by Eckhart Tolel - ISBN 978-1577314806
When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Harold S. Kushner - ISBN 1400034728
The Out of Sync Child - Carol S. Kranowitz - ISBN 0399523863
Different Just Like Me - by Lori Mitchell - ISBN 0881069752
Conquering Carpal Tunnel & Other Repetetive Strain Injuries - by Sharon Butler - ISBN 1572240393
Mastering Leptin (help for those who have hard to change weight issues) - by Byron Richards - ISBN 978-0972712118