Craniosacral Therapy
The Cranial Rhythm is the movement of the Cerebrospinal Fluid as it pulsates around the brain and up and down the spine. The Cranial Rhythm is felt all through and around the body and is a monitor of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and many more levels of wellness and wisdom. Craniosacral therapy is used to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing.
Q: Who is a good candidate?
A: This therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.
Q: What is it and what does Craniosacral Therapy do?
A:
a light-touch, whole-body treatment technique developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM; works with the body’s craniosacral system to support and nourish the central nervous system — improving overall health and well-being.
a complementary method of hands-on bodywork; works with the natural and unique rhythms of the different body systems to pinpoint and address problem sources.
helps to alleviate the aches, pains and strains of life; improves coping mechanisms to allow for better management of stress.
improves the body’s ability to self-care; can produce profound, positive changes.
Q: What can I expect from a craniosacral therapy session?
A: Just like a massage session you will lay on a table, with the exception of being fully dressed.
The therapist will use gentle, light touch on your body to assess and treat the areas in need of balance, energy, due to disruption, pain or illness. The session is mostly very relaxing and calming.
Please note if you present with the following conditions please consult with your Physician for release for treatment prior to a session:
Recent concussion
Cerebral swelling
Structural defects in the cerebellum such as Arnold-Chiara malformation
Cerebral hemorrhage
Brain aneurysm, acute
Traumatic brain injury
Blood clots
Any disorder that causes instability of cerebral fluid pressure, flow or build up, even if it is small
For further information, please visit https://www.upledger.com/therapies/faq.php
“My pre-teen daughter had been experiencing chronic leg and hip pain due to her rapid growth spurts. I would try to massage her, but she was much too sensitive to any type of pressure because she was so tight. Renu suggested craniosacral therapy to help release the over-stretched muscles. My daughter felt immediate relief from the first session and was more than happy to continue with the therapy. Thank you, Renu!”
Mother of E.S.