What is CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
CranioSacral Therapy (CST), developed by Dr John Upledger, is used to detect and correct imbalances in the craniosacral system, which may be the cause of sensory, motor or neurological dysfunction. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth — which make up the cranium — down to the sacrum, or tailbone area.
The therapy has successfully been used to treat headaches, neck and back pain, TMJ, chronic fatigue, motor coordination difficulties, eye problems and central nervous system disorders amongst a whole host of other aliments.
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 is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.
What conditions does CranioSacral Therapy address?
◦ Migraines and Headaches
◦ Chronic Neck and Back Pain
◦ Autism
◦ Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
◦ Motor-Coordination Impairments
◦ Infant and Childhood Disorders
◦ Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
◦ Chronic Fatigue
◦ Fibromyalgia
◦ TMJ Syndrome
◦ Scoliosis
◦ Central Nervous System Disorders
◦ Learning Disabilities
◦ ADD/ADHD
◦ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
◦ Orthopedic Problems
◦ And Many Other Conditions
How does CranioSacral Therapy Work?
Few structures have as much influence over the body’s ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. The central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system – the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord.
Every day your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in restrictions. This can create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with.
Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner evaluates the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Soft-touch techniques are then used to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system.
By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body’s ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment.
How many CranioSacral Therapy sessions will I need?
Response to CST varies from individual to individual and condition to condition. Your response is uniquely your own. The number of sessions needed varies widely — from just one up to three or more a week over the course of several weeks.
Craniosacral Pricing
1 – 60 Minute Craniosacral Massage Session . . . . $100.00
2 – 60 Minute Craniosaral Massage Sessions . . . . $120.00
1 – 45 Minute Craniosacral Massage Session . . . . .$70.00