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CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a multi-faceted body of work that helps restore function of the craniosacral system: the brain, spinal cord and the fluids and membranes protecting these precious structures.

When the craniosacral system operates well, it has been shown that every other system in the body can enjoy vitality and proper function. This includes the cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, reproductive, digestive, circulatory systems and more.

CST goes far beyond this, as it is a mindfulness-based, holistic modality that addresses body, mind, spirit, and energy.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

It was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics.

Using a gentle, non-invasive touch, practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it's effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

CranioSacral Therapy is reported by clients to help relieve a full spectrum of symptoms associated with pain and dysfunction including:

• Head and neck pain

• Back pain

• Chronic pain

• Orthopedic issues

• Brain injury symptoms

• Central nervous system disorders

• TMJ dysfunction

• Stress disorders

• Autism

• and many more

A CranioSacral Therapy session lasts 60-90 minutes. As a client you remain fully clothed as you relax on a comfortable massage table. The practitioner will stand or sit positioned at various points of your head, torso or feet. At times your practitioner may also support your limbs and spine while helping your body release accumulated tension.

What you experience during a CST session is highly individual. Some people say they feel deeply relaxed, while others describe feeling unwinding sensations as the body releases tension. CST helps the body reverse dysfunction and restore optimal levels of mobility.

Just as each individual experiences CST sessions differently, the results can be diverse as well. You may leave in such a relaxed state that you feel like sleeping for hours. Or you may leave full of boundless energy. You may feel a decrease in pain or an increase in function immediately after the session, or the effects may develop gradually over the next few days.

Since CST helps the body resume its natural healing processes, it's common for your improvements to continue weeks after the session. You may also experience a reorganization phase as your body releases previously held patterns and adapts to a new state of wellness.

There are few situations in which CST is not recommended. They include any condition in which changes in intracranial pressure are still a concern (ex. non-shunted hydrocephaly, acute aneurysm, recent skull fracture, recent cerebral hemorrhage. 

If you have any questions about whether these situations apply to you, please note your conditions and concerns on your intake form, and seek the advice of your physician before receiving a CST session.