Treatment Descriptions
Craniosacral Therapy
“1: 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.
2: 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.
3: helps to alleviate the aches, pains and strains of life; improves coping mechanisms to allow for better management of stress.
4: improves the body’s ability to self-care; can produce profound, positive changes.
CranioSacral Therapy: [Origin:1970s.] Coined by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM to describe the treatment modality that he developed during his research at Michigan State University
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Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a hands-on technique that uses gentle, light pressure to evaluate and enhance the physiological Craniosacral system which consists of the cerebrospinal fluid and the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. A CST therapist is able to assist in improving the functioning of the Central Nervous System by releasing restrictions in the Craniosacral system.
Based on the premise that each person has within them the ability to heal from pain and dis-function, CST can be used to access the residual effects of trauma that is held in the body, whether large or small, physical, mental or emotional traumas.
Some of the conditions that CST can help you to resolve are:
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Chronic Headaches including Migraines
Back & Neck Pain
Chronic Fatigue
Stress and Nervousness
Anxiety
Autism
Post-Trauma Symptoms
Fibromyalgia
Post-surgery related dis-functions
Emotional Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Spinal Cord Injuries
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
When used preventatively, CST can assist in bolstering one’s resistance to disease and in bringing the body/mind into balance.
