Cranial Sacral Therapy Information
Some information on this treatment.
About Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral (CS) therapy is historically an offshoot of osteopathy. One of the founding figures of the craniosacral therapy argued that the gentler we are in our treatment of the body, the less reason is there is for the body to put up protective guard that can mean resistance to changes that are needed for healing.
Another central principle of CS therapy is always taking into account the whole system. We are not treating and injured ankle but the whole person. Again, this contributes to the process as the system as a whole is acknowledged and so it feels safe to undertake the changes needed. The system as a whole also gives us the information we need to understand the root causes of an issue which can often be distant from the obvious point of pain.
Craniosacral therapy is well known for its positive effects on difficult to heal injuries, work with new born babies and new mothers. CS therapy has a growing reputation as a great support tool for neurodiverse children or adults and their families. Clients also come with a wide variety of issues such as ear problems, issues of nerve origin, narrow palate, dental issues, tongue tie, RSI, chronic conditions to do with digestion or depleted energy levels. The list could really be endless as CS has great effect of calming down the nervous system and everything in our lives is connected to condition of our nervous system.
In a typical treatment we will have a chat at the beginning to check in how you are doing and then you will lie down on the couch. I would first spend a few moments doing bit of grounding with you and then progress onto doing various holds that are mostly placed on the head, along the spine and around sacrum. Some holds are over the face as well. The touch is always very gentle and everything is optional. For issues with limbs and neck a gentle unwinding might be done on the arms, legs or neck to release various stuck patterns than might show as tension, pain or reduced mobility. For clients who cannot lie down alternative arrangements can be made. It is also possible to work off the body if the client wishes so..