CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy, or CST, is a gentle, hands-on manipulation of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. This system is comprised of the soft tissue and bones of the cranium (or head), the spine and the pelvis. This therapy also targets the membranes and cerebro-spinal fluids that surround and cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury during a session.

CranioSacral therapy is practiced by many different health professionals most commonly physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractors – who employ a touch equivalent to the weight of a nickel. As a result of this tender technique, many clients claim that they can fall asleep during their CST sessions.

The theory behind CranioSacral Therapy is that when blockages occur in spinal fluid, an unharmonious balance in the body can occur, resulting in muscle and joint strain, emotional disturbances and the improper operation of the body’s organs and central nervous system. It is believed that until the spinal fluid is naturally allowed to move freely around the body, the central nervous system and the body’s other major organs and muscles will be put off balance and put at risk of illness and injury.

During your CranioSacral Therapy session, you will lie on your back on a massage table, fully clothed. I will lightly manipulate various areas of your body including your bones, skull, spine, pelvis and soft tissues to clear any blockages of cerebro-spinal fluid to allow the fluid to flow more smoothly and naturally.

A CranioSacral Therapy session typically lasts, at minimum, 30 minutes, but a typical session can last up to an hour or more, depending on the seriousness of your condition. CST has been known to aid various health problems such as migraine headaches, sinus disorders and immune deficiencies. CST has also been used as a preventative therapy in cases where a client’s immune system is very low.

Minor health ailments such as chronic headaches can typically be treated with a few CST sessions. However more serious health conditions that cause severe pain or chronic disease should be conducted over a series of weekly CST sessions.