William Garner Sutherland

William Garner Sutherland (1873-1954) was an American osteopath and the founder of cranial osteopathy, a branch of osteopathic medicine. He believed that the bones of the skull could move and that this movement was essential for health. Sutherland developed techniques to treat various conditions by manipulating the skull and spine to enhance the body's natural healing processes. His work emphasized the importance of the cranial-sacral system, which connects the skull and spine. Sutherland's innovative ideas contributed to the broader understanding of osteopathy and the treatment of various physical and neurological conditions.