Chana Ora, LLC
Craniosacral Therapy
What to expect:
If you have never experienced CST, you may be wondering what to expect when you come for a session. Clients are treated fully clothed in a comfortable position, typically lying facing upward on a massage table. During the treatment the practitioner places a hand on the front and back of the body, along the spine as well as on the head, and applies gentle pressure (about the weight of a nickel). Most clients experience a deep sense of calm and peaceful relaxation. CST is inherently client-centered as the practitioner is trained in the practice of supporting the body in its healing rather than forcing change. If you decide to try CST for a particular problem, you should know within 3 sessions whether CST is going to help.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluation and treatment that works with the body’s nervous system to enhance your health. The craniosacral system includes the brain, spinal cord, and all related structures. Through the research of Dr. Upledger it was found that releasing restrictions in the craniosacral system can improve your vitality by impacting the entire nervous system.
As best stated by Dr. Upledger;
“By using about 5 gm of pressure, or roughly the weight of a nickel, the CST practitioner evaluates the system by testing for ease of motion and the rhythm of cerebrospinal fluid pulsing within the membranes. Specific treatment techniques are then used to release restrictions in sutures, fasciae, membranes, and any other tissues that may influence the craniosacral system. The result is an improved internal environment that frees the central nervous system to return to its optimal level of health and performance.”
Upledger, John (2008), CranioSacral Therapy: What it is; How it works. pg. 1
What is CranioSacral Therapy:
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Interview with Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini about his recovery from a skiing accident and support of complementary medicine:
Interview with Thomas Rasmussen, PhD about CST and head trauma. Fantastic work in Iceland.