Craniosacral Therapy is a holistic therapy that focuses on calming the nervous system to cultivate greater health and well-being. It gently unwinds the nervous system from patterns of stress, compression, hypervigilance, lethargy and inertia to states of ease, resiliency, resource and flow. A craniosacral therapy session is a gentle, hands-on healing practice that focuses on releasing tension and improving the function of the craniosacral system—a network of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. This therapy aims to support the body’s natural healing processes and promote overall wellness. Craniosacral therapy is gentle and non-invasive, making it a safe complementary approach for many conditions.

 

What Happens During a Craniosacral Therapy Session?

• Initial Consultation to discuss your current symptoms, and goals for the session.

• Next you lie fully clothed on a comfortable massage table.

• The environment is quiet and calming, with soothing music. 

• I will gently place my hands on different parts of your body, such as the head, neck, along the spine,  feet, or any area needing attention to "listen" to the rhythm of your craniosacral system. This subtle rhythm is known as the craniosacral rhythm and reflects the movement of cerebrospinal fluid.

• I will apply gentle techniques to release restrictions in the craniosacral system.

• I may focus on areas of tension, misalignment, or energetic blockages.

• Specific techniques could involve subtle manipulation of the skull, spine, sacrum (tailbone area), and connective tissues.

• After the hands-on work, I will allow time for your body to integrate the changes.

• The session typically concludes with a brief discussion, where I may share observations. Ideally you allow yourself a slower day after the session to integrate the work.

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Energetic and Physical Balancing

If the body is ready, you may experience the release of stored tension or trauma, encouraging you to find your natural state of balance.This process often feels deeply relaxing, with some clients experiencing sensations of warmth, tingling, or lightness.

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Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Physical Benefits:

• Reduces chronic pain, particularly in the head, neck, and back.

• Relieves tension headaches and migraines.

• Eases symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, sinus issues, and other cranial disorders.

• Increased energy and vitality

• Release of body tension

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Emotional and Mental Benefits:

• Lowers stress levels and promotes relaxation.

• Helps release emotional trauma stored in the body.

• Enhances mental clarity and focus.

• Nervous system regulation.

• Supports the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode), promoting calm and healing.

• Improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety or depression.

• Encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

• Enhances the overall sense of well-being by addressing imbalances in the body and mind.

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What Does It Feel Like?

• Most clients find craniosacral therapy to be deeply relaxing, with a sense of calm and peace.

• Some may experience emotional release, mild sensations (e.g., warmth, pulsing, tingling, or light pressure), or subtle shifts in the body.

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Who Can Benefit?

Craniosacral therapy is suitable for individuals of all ages, including infants, children, and adults. It is often used to address:

• Chronic pain or tension.

• Stress, ptsd, anxiety, or depression.

• Neurological disorders like concussion or post-traumatic stress.

• Conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or scoliosis.

• Birth trauma or developmental delays in infants.

• Unresolved trauma from birth, accidents, or stressful events

• Major life transitions (birth of a baby, moving, breakups, grieving etc.)​

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 Craniosacral therapy can help your baby if ​

• They are unable to sleep or are restless when sleeping

• They nurse well on one breast but seem uncomfortable on the other side

• They seem tense and restless, and it's difficult to cuddle him/her

• They have difficulty latching onto the breast

• They make a lot of “slurpy” or clicky noises during feeding

• They have problems with gas

• Breastfeeding is painful for the mother

• They have reflux 

 

Benefits of Craniosacral therapy for baby

• Improved sleep

• Nursing freely on both breasts

• Relaxed

• Improved latch

• Improved digestion

• Breastfeeding without pain for the Mother

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