What is Craniosacral Therapy?

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy treatment is a hands-on therapy which assists the body's natural capacity for self-repair. It is a client-led therapy which directly influences subtle rhythms in the body related to movement of cerebrospinal fluid in the spinal cord. 

These rhythms are a fundamental expression of our state of health, and resonate throughout the body. A Craniosacral therapist is trained to feel the subtle waves of this delicate system, to detect its resonance.

How does Craniosacral Therapy work?

After physical knocks or emotional stress the body's tissues contract. Sometimes when the shock is severe or accompanied by strong emotions the tissues remain in a contracted state and can seriously disrupt the smooth flow of the Craniosacral rhythm. 

Any trauma, stress or tensions which remain in the body's tissues restrict normal functioning and may give rise to years of emotional stress and pain.

The effects of this kind of trauma can manifest physically [back pain, migraine, digestive disorders] and/or emotionally [anxiety or depression]

Rather than trying to resolve a symptom directly, the Craniosacral therapist seeks to increase the level of health in the affected area, as well as in the body as a whole. Working this way, Craniosacral Therapy will restore the individual to optimum well-being.

The therapist uses their hands to feel the patterns the body is holding and helps it let go of the restriction, freeing the energy resulting in greater ease of movement and often a sense of emotional upliftment and well being.

Who can benefit from Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy is an ideal treatment for anyone experiencing trauma related pain or emotional stress.  As the therapy is very gentle but extremely effective, it is particularly suitable for fragile or acutely painful conditions. Babies and children respond well to it. It is an ideal therapy for babies who have experienced complicated births or are suffering from colic. 

Craniosacral Therapy has a special role to play in resolving low self-esteem and can be helpful in cases of hyper-activity in children.