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CranioSacral |
CranioSacral Therapy
Available booking increments: 1hr or 90mins ( 2hrs with approval & discussion )
* Multiple ( about 3 ) sessions minimum are recommended to begin to achieve major break-throughs. It takes time to get your body balanced & synced. But we also recommend not waiting too long in-between sessions if you plan on working through the series. There are two steps with different procedures, and you have to complete step one at least 1-2X’s before you can begin step two. A customized plan will be set in place with you and your therapist.
* You will remain clothed on top of table, so please wear comfortable clothing ( usually exercise, sweats, yoga clothing is best - no jeans or dresses/ skirts )
- Very light touch - usually the pressure of the weight of a small coin. Mostly very slight to little movements on a physical level, but still gaining big results. Other than the heart & respiratory systems, there is an additional rhythm within the body that is worked on to restore balance & symmetry, as well as the movement of cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF - see below ).
* Multiple ( about 3 ) sessions minimum are recommended to begin to achieve major break-throughs. It takes time to get your body balanced & synced. But we also recommend not waiting too long in-between sessions if you plan on working through the series. There are two steps with different procedures, and you have to complete step one at least 1-2X’s before you can begin step two. A customized plan will be set in place with you and your therapist.
* You will remain clothed on top of table, so please wear comfortable clothing ( usually exercise, sweats, yoga clothing is best - no jeans or dresses/ skirts )
By Upledger Institute:
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics. Using a soft touch which is generally no greater than 5 grams – about the weight of a US nickel ( small coin ) – practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it’s effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. |
How does CranioSacral Therapy Work?
Few structures have as much influence over the body’s ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system – the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord.
Every day your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in restrictions. This can create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with. Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF - see below ) pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Soft-touch techniques are then used to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body’s ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment. |
What conditions does CranioSacral Therapy address? :
Migraines and Headaches
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Orthopedic Problems
TMJ Syndrome
Scoliosis
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Central Nervous System Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
ADD/ADHD
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Autism
And Many Other “Conditions”
http://www.upledger.com/content.asp?id=61
Migraines and Headaches
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Orthopedic Problems
TMJ Syndrome
Scoliosis
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Central Nervous System Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
ADD/ADHD
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Autism
And Many Other “Conditions”
http://www.upledger.com/content.asp?id=61
Cerebrospinal Fluid ( CSF ) serves several purposes:
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Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebrospinal_fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Research link: “Finding Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Start”
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/finding_alzheimers_disease_before_symptoms_start
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebrospinal_fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Research link: “Finding Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Start”
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/finding_alzheimers_disease_before_symptoms_start
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