What is CranioSacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a remarkably gentle yet profoundly effective therapy.

CranioSacral Therapy works with fluid that is in every cell of the body, with the biggest pools of fluid in the top (cranium) and bottom (sacral) of the spine. CranioSacral therapy (CST) engages the body’s own natural rhythms and healing abilities—acting as a catalyst to enhance the body’s process in every dimension—physical mental, spiritual, and emotional.

Each person’s healing ways are completely individual and optimal. Everyone’s body has its own unique method and pace of healing. As the body and/or mind releases, the painful processes begin to dissolve, freeing up energy. In most cases, the more complex the physical symptoms, the more cumulative the benefits of CST.

My role as the therapist is to “listen” to the body, providing witness, validation, affirmation, touch, and support. While the body determines the healing path, I facilitate the progression. Working together the results are profound, for both specific problems and one’s energy and sense of well-being.

What happens in a session

In the first session, before we begin treatment, we take a moment to get acquainted, we discuss your health history and concerns, and I answer your CST questions. In return sessions we discuss your health changes since the last session. Then, with clothes on, you lie comfortably on the table and relax. For pregnant women and others requiring it, there are support cushions to ensure your comfort on the table.

Engaging very gentle touch, I use my hands to “listen” to your body, usually starting at your feet. I may “listen” in one place for most of the session or move my hands several times, depending on what your body expresses. I may work anywhere on your body except sexual organs and anywhere you don’t feel comfortable having touched.

CST is ideal for children

  1. It is very gentle.
  2. It works quickly for bodies carrying less of a stress load.
  3. Since the healing path is determined by the body, the client does not need to be able to talk.
  4. Children may sleep, play, and move during the session.
  5. It is a vital component of giving your child the best start in life.

What it will feel like

People’s descriptions of a session might include:

  1. quieting of the mind
  2. feeling relaxed and very heavy
  3. floating above the table
  4. feeling tingling, pulsing, or heat
  5. Afterwards, things people commonly say:
  6. “My pain is gone, and I feel more energetic.”
  7. “I feel taller, lighter.”
  8. “It’s very relaxing yet energizing.”
  9. “I feel clearer and calmer.”

What CST can help

While CST can help every body, listed below are some examples of health problems that my clients (of all ages) and I have worked on together with positive results:

  1. Musculo-skeletal problems — sports injuries, motor vehicle injuries, joint pain
  2. Aches and pains of pregnancy
  3. Headaches — stress, migraines, and sinus
  4. Digestive problems — IBS, sluggish digestion, infant feeding problems Post-surgery recovery
  5. Hormonal imbalance
  6. TMJD (tempero-mandibular joint dysfunction)
  7. Sleep problems
  8. Depression, anxiety, concentration problems, ADD, ADHD
  9. Abuse issues (childhood, sexual, addictions)
  10. Grief and loss
  11. Anger resolution
  12. Birth trauma — cord wrapped, C-section, forceps, too-fast labor, induced
  13. Bonding issues (difficult labor, adoption)
  14. acute conditions
  15. chronic or severe problems
  16. lack of mental clarity
  17. mental health issues

Everyone can benefit

Populations I work with:

  1. babies (newborn and not yet born)
  2. children and teenagers
  3. young adults to elderly
  4. pregnant women
  5. family members together
  6. very healthy
  7. maintenance and prevention
  8. acute conditions
  9. chronic or severe problems
  10. mental health care

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