Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a subtle and profound healing form which assists the body's natural capacity for self-repair.
In a typical craniosacral session, you will usually lie (or sometimes sit) fully-clothed on a treatment couch. The therapist will make contact by placing their hands lightly on your body and sensing what is happening by ‘listening’ with their hands. Contact is made carefully so that you will feel at ease with what is happening.
The first thing you will probably notice is a sense of deep relaxation, which will generally last throughout the session. With subsequent treatments this release of tension often extends into everyday life. Wiith regular treatments this treatment can often address physical aches and pains, acute and chronic disease, emotional or psychological issues, or simply help to develop well-being, health and vitality. The body determines what needs to be addressed first.
Craniosacral therapy is so gentle that it is suitable for babies, children, and the elderly, as well as adults and people in fragile or acutely painful conditions. Treatment can help clients improve their sense of vitality and the body's capacity for self-repair.
Some of the conditions successfully worked with are:
| Arthritis | Asthma |
| Autism | Back pain |
| Birth trauma | Bronchitis |
| Cerebral Palsy | Colic |
| Depression | Digestive problems |
| Drug withdrawal | Dyslexia |
| Exhaustion | Fall or injury |
| Frozen shoulder | Hormonal imbalances |
| Hyperactivity | Immune system disorders |
| Insomnia | Lethargy |
| Menstrual pain, PMS | Migraine |
| Post-operative conditions | Problems during and after pregnancy |
| Re-integration after accidents | Sciatica |
| Sinusitis | Spinal curvatures |
| Sports injuries | Stress related illnesses |
| Tinnitus and middle ear problems | TMJ (jaw) disorders |
| Visual disturbances | Whiplash injuries |
Sometimes the benefits are not immediately noticeable, but become obvious on returning to a familiar environment. The work can involve releasing tensions and pain caused by traumatic events and is often profoundly relaxing, deeply moving and exhilarating.
