What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, light-touch bodywork modality that releases tensions stored deep within the body. The craniosacral system is a physiological rhythm within the body that can be explained as a pulse of the central nervous system. This pulse brings cerebrospinal fluid throughout the system of the brain, spinal cord and sacrum. A Craniosacral Practitioner utilizes the craniosacral pulse to assess areas of restriction in the cranium, sacrum, and throughout the body. With listening and guidance from the body, these areas can be unwound. This brings the body into balance and a restorative rhythm.
Why Craniosacral Therapy? CST encompasses a holistic view of healing that addresses not only the body but also the mind. It encompasses a wholeness that incorporates healing within the physical body, energy body and mental aspects of one’s being.
What are the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy? CST works on balancing not only the central nervous system, but addresses many systems of the body such as the endocrine, immune, and respiratory systems. Many conditions can be helped by CST including anxiety, insomnia, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, whiplash, concussions and more.
What are the psychological effects of Craniosacral Therapy? CST promotes wellness for the recipient by providing stress reduction and relaxation, nervous system integration, and muscle and fascial balance. CST also addresses the energetic and emotional bodies, providing a balance and calm that can complement work with other practitioners including therapists, medical doctors, chiropractors, and acupuncturists.
