Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a light-touch, whole-body bodywork technique that uses minute pressures to create big changes in your body. It is derived from cranial osteopathy and from the clinical experience of Dr. John Upledger, D.O. It works to regulate the nervous system, release adverse tension patterns in the fascia, and improve the body’s coping responses to help you better deal with the inevitable stresses of life.
Because it works to increase your body’s natural healing power, anyone and everyone can benefit from it. There are some common complaints that people seek out CST for. This includes: any problem that has to do with the head—headaches, migraines, concussions, sinus problems, vertigo, dizziness, balance issues, sensory issues; any problem that has to do with the spine—back pain, neck pain, shingles, side effects from epidurals; any problem that has to do with the brain and nervous system—autism, ADHD, stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, trigeminal neuralgia, bell’s palsy; and mental-emotional problems—depression, anxiety and more.
CST is also particularly good at dealing with the after effects of physical and emotional trauma, and doing so in a safe and supportive way.
Craniosacral therapy is truly an incredible healing technique that is a perfect pair with acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and it complements and supports many other alternative and mainstream healing modalities.