What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle but profound hands-on therapy that can help a wide range of conditions.
All healthy, living tissues breathe and express life as subtle rhythmic impulses which can be palpated by sensitive hands. These tide-link motions initially arise at the core of the body and involve the brain and spinal cord and the surrounding fluid, connective tissues and bones.
How does Craniosacral Therapy work?
In response to physical traumas or emotional stress, the body’s tissues contract. Sometimes, when the shock is severe or occurs within an emotional situation, the tissues stay contracted.
Any stresses, strains, tensions or trauma which have been “stored” in the body in this way will restrict the body’s functioning. They may give rise to problems over the years. The effects may be both physical and emotional.
What does the Craniosacral Therapist do?
Restrictions in the body’s functioning show up in the way that Craniosacral motion is expressed. Craniosacral therapists are trained to feel this subtle motion in the body, and can use it to identify areas where there is congestion or restriction. In this way, they can identify the possible origin of a problem.
Then, using the hands to reflect back to the body the pattern it is holding, the therapist provides an opportunity for the body to let go of its restrictive pattern and return to an easier mode of functioning.
Is Craniosacral Therapy suitable for all ages?
Yes, craniosacral therapy is so gentle and safe that it is suitable for people of all ages.
