Craniosacral Therapy
Also known as cranial sacral therapy or CST, this very gentle and effective modality has its roots in Osteopathy. It follows the principle that everything in the healthy body is connected and in motion. Using an extremely light touch, the therapist tunes into the subtle fluid motions of the body as a whole, and specifically, the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid which nourishes and protects the brain and spinal column. Restrictions in the body's deep connective tissues can interfere with this fluid rhythm and may present as discomfort, pain or illness.
The goal of craniosacral is to restore healthy movement and function of the body, and all of its parts and systems, by gently freeing restrictions in the connective tissues. CST is beneficial for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being (physical, mental and emotional), and specifically useful for trauma, concussions, TMJ/jaw problems, sleep or digestive issues, headaches, stress, pregnancy, postpartum, for newborns and infants and for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Registered Massage Therapists can use craniosacral techniques in treatments to help calm stressed nervous systems and relieve deep under-lying body tensions.
