What is CranioSacral Therapy?..
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of light touch used to detect and correct imbalances in the CranioSacral system.
The CranioSacral system extends from the bones of the skull, face, and mouth (the Cranium) down to the tailbone area (or sacrum) and consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Restrictions or imbalances in this vital system negatively affect the development and function of the brain and spinal cord, which can result in sensory, motor, and neurological dysfunction. CranioSacral Therapy has been used successfully to treat resulting headaches, neck and back pain, TMJ, chronic fatigue, motor coordination difficulties, eye problems and central nervous system disorders.
Who can benefit from CranioSacral Therapy?
The answer is...Everyone. CranioSacral Therapy is used as adjunctive or alternative therapy for humans and animals of all ages. Yes, pets can benefit from CranioSacral Therapy. Dogs, cats, birds, goats, and horses are some of the non-human animals helped by this gentle, effective technique.
Simply put, CranioSacral Therapy strengthens your body's ability to take better care of you. It enhances your overall health and helps alleviate a wide range of conditions and health problems.
Who practices CranioSacral Therapy?
Because it has such a positive effect on so many of the body's functions, CranioSacral Therapy is practiced by a diverse range of health care professionals. These include physicians, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, speech therapists, massage therapists, physical therapists and other professional bodyworkers. Most received their training in the technique from the groundbreaking Upledger Institute.
How is CranioSacral Therapy performed?
CranioSacal Therapy is performed on a person (or other amimal) who is fully clothed. Using a very light touch, the practitioner monitors the subtle rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect restrictions and imbalances. He or she then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve the resulting pressue on the brain and spinal cord. Once freed of restriction in its central nervous system, your body is able to return to its greatest levels of health, vitality and performance.
