The craniosacral system includes the soft tissue and neural tissue of the head (cranium), and the spine from the neck down to its tail end (the sacral area) and the pelvis. The Upledger Institute describes Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) as “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…
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 cranio-sacral system – the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord.”
The therapy session:
Relax on the massage table fully clothed, comfortable and on a heated table... The therapist will hold positions on the head, spine and tailbone (sacral area of the spine). The work done will depend on what needs to be changed. Please feel free to ask questions at any time....
This session is about and hour and address the needs of the your body at the time.