Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle non-invasive, hands-on therapy that aims to release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system
Craniosacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was developed by osteopathic physician and professor of biomechanics John E. Upledger. It is described as a gentle non-invasive, hands-on therapy that aims to release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
Every day our bodies endure stress and strain that we must work to compensate for. These changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system, causing tension to form around the brain and spinal cord. These restrictions can create barriers to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially other systems it interacts with.
CST practitioners use their hands to gently evaluate the craniosacral system. Gentle, hands on techniques are then used to release restrictions in the tissues influencing the craniosacral system. Typically treatments focus on the cranium-spine-sacrum area, but can also be done on other parts of the body where restriction is found. Most often restrictions are due to unresolved stress and trauma. On a physical level, trauma can include a variety of physical dysfunctions, but CST can also be helpful to address multi-layered emotional injury, abuse, and grief. Sometimes this emotional trauma can be so subtle that patients are unaware of its negative impact on the body and mind.
Common Conditions Treated:
Headaches/Migraines
Neck and jaw tension / dysfunction
Back pain
Nose and throat - sinus congestion, breathing issues & snoring
Visual disturbances
Whiplash, head & traumatic brain injuries/concussions
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Sports injuries
Scoliosis & spinal cord injuries
Various musculoskeletal injuries
Emotional stress disorders
Stress & Anxiety
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue & mental fog
Chronic pain
Post surgery pain
Alzheimer’s disease & dementia
Central nervous system disorders
Colic
Fibromyalgia
Immune disorders
Learning disabilities
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
