Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique used to detect and correct imbalances in the craniosacral system, which may be the cause of sensory, motor or mental dysfunction. The craniosacral system consists of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull – which make up the cranium – down to the sacrum or the tailbone area.
It is a light touch modality, not a massage nor manual manipulation. Therapist tunes into the bodies subtle rhythms, called tides which in turn allows palpation of the many levels and systems of the body-mind-spirit. As something ready for healing, clarifies, our safe and gentle touch and relational presence, through cell to cell communication, activates the body’s own innate intelligence, that knows what it needs to do to resolve and heal. The work can include working directly with central nervous system, heart, cerebral spinal fluid (and it’s passive pumping systems), meninges and , hormones, immune, muscular skeletal fascial patterning strains, birth patterns, blood cranial/neck/vertebrae/sacral compression etc., - anywhere that shock and internal ‘armouring’ is located.
Craniosacral therapy has been used to treat a very wide range of physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties. To name just a few; migraines, neck, back and hip pain. jaw pain, chronic fatigue, balance, motor coordination difficulties, balance and eye problems, anxiety, gut and and central nervous system disorders.
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What is it like to have a Craniosacral Treatment? During a session you remain fully clothed and lay on your back with a pillow behind your head and knees. You will be offered a blanket. Side-lying positions may be included for integration; and is available throughout a session for: heavily pregnant clients, those with visceral, sacral discomfort; or those unable to lie flat due to acute back pain. I would generally start making contact at the feet end, but will be guided by your body as to where contact is needed. There is no intrusive massage or covert manipulation. Occasionally, I will ask you what you are noticing, and orientate your awareness to what your body is feeling. As something emerges, I will remind you of your resources (some memory or experience that helps you not to become overwhelmed by the temporary intensive experience, immediately before resolution). You are welcome to speak about your experiences as they emerge. I can't say exactly what you will experience. There may be a sensation of lengthening and relaxation in the muscle tissues. You may sense a release of something that has never ‘gone away’, allowing you to be more comfortable or function better. Memories may emerge along with the sensations. Some examples that others experience are deep sighs, ease of breath, tears, screams, a cold gushing sensation, laughter, colours ....anything you need in a safe, private space. The contact part of a session lasts between 45mins to 1 hour. |
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