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craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) was pioneered and developed by an osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.

CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. The CST system has a rhythm that can be felt at key body points to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. Once the source has been determined, therapists can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

• Migraine Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Orthopedic Problems
• Learning Disabilities
• Chronic Fatigue • Emotional Difficulties
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Other Connective-Tissue Disorders
• Post-Surgical Dysfunction

Response to CST varies from individual to individual and condition to condition. Your response is uniquely your own and can't be compared to anyone else. A client may feel deeply relaxed or even fall asleep; at other times, he or she may talk a great deal, recalling hidden memories or expressing emotions. The number of sessions needed varies widely from just one up to three or more a week over the course of several weeks.

Craniosacral Therapy is therefore a gentle, noninvasive therapy that modifies and corrects restrictions in the craniosacral system. It is beneficial for all age groups; from new borns to the aged; from chronic debilitating conditions to highly functioning atheletes wishing to gain an edge in their performances.

Craniosacral Therapy | Visceral Manipulation | Lymphatic Drainage