Discover gentle and effective relief with CranioSacral Therapy – a natural approach to healing.
Your body is amazing. It has everything it needs to work effectively and efficiently. It even has systems in place to help fight stress, pain, and infection; however, it is easy for the body to become overloaded in our modern, fast-paced world and sometimes needs a helping hand to get back on track.
The most influential system in the body is the central nervous system. This acts as our main computer controlling and regulating all other systems. Overload here can impact the body in a large variety of ways.
The system most closely linked to the central nervous system is therefore your CranioSacral system. Dr. Upledger described this system to consist of the membranes (fascia) and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, extending from the bones of the skull (cranium) down to the tailbone (sacrum). Hence the name “cranio and sacral”. CranioSacral Therapy assesses and treats the whole body including the fascial system to ensure all tension and restrictions are released.
In CST the therapist uses a light touch to evaluate and release restrictions and imbalances in this system, allowing the body to self-correct and heal.
CranioSacral Therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including headaches, neck and back pain, stress and tension-related disorders, post-concussion syndrome, and many others. It can also be helpful for babies and children with conditions such as colic, sleep disturbances, and developmental delays. The therapy is gentle, safe, and appropriate for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. The therapist works in partnership with the client’s body to facilitate deep relaxation, release of tension and pain, and overall well-being.
During a session, the client remains fully clothed and lies comfortably on a massage table. The therapist uses a light touch to assess the client’s CranioSacral rhythm and locate areas of tension or restriction. Using various techniques, the therapist gently releases these restrictions, allowing the body to self-correct and heal. Clients often report feeling deeply relaxed and peaceful during and after a session, with a sense of increased vitality and well-being.
