What is CranioSacral Therapy?
Few structures in the human body have as much influence over its ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that comprise the central nervous system. And few systems have as much impact on the brain and spinal cord as the membranes and fluid that surround and protect them-- the craniosacral system.

Practitioners use a soft touch -- roughly the weight of a nickel -- to evaluate the craniosacral system. Specific techniques are then used to release any restrictions or imbalances they find, creating the best possible environment for the brain and spinal cord. This naturally helps eliminate the negative effects of stress, strengthens resistance to disease, and enhances overall health and well-being.

CranioSacral Therapy and Children
Childbirth can certainly be a challenge for Mom.  Yet it barely compares to the shock and potential long-term effects in store for the child.  Thankfully, there's a way to soothe your baby that offers even more comfort and relief.  It's a gentle form of compassionate touch.

Conditions that may be Avoided or Improved by Treating Newborns:

• Colic
• Vomiting
• Autistic Syndrome Disorders
• Chronic Ear Infections
• Cerebral Palsy
  
  History of CranioSacral Therapy
  Nearly 30 years ago, osteopathic physician John E.Upledger developed a set of gentle techniques to release those restrictions and imbalances. After years of university research and testing, he named his new method CranioSacral Therapy.

Conditions and Applications for Massage Therapists
Because CST works to improve central nervous system function, it can be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for those clients with neurological involvement, particularly children.

One of CST's principal benefits is its ability to reverse the effects of stress by providing conditions in which the central nervous system can rest and rejuvenate. Examples of stress-related problems include:

• Insomnia
• Chronic Fatigue
• Migraine Headaches
• Poor Digestion
• Anxiety
• TMJ

CST also helps patients suffering from chronic symptoms that have not been relieved by allopathic approaches. These conditions include:

• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Whiplash
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Scoliosis
• Emotional Difficulties
• Learning Disabilities
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Orthopedic Problems
• And many other conditions

CST is an ideal complement to massage therapy. The techniques help practitioners refine their palpation skills and address soft tissues both intradurrally and extradurally. It's also so gentle on the hands that many massage therapists practice CST as their primary modality.

Cost - $65.00

Contact Deedra P. Farmer, L.M.T. or Kelly Burton, L.M.T. for an appointment at (606) 526-0007.

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