Craniosacral Therapy

This form of gentle therapy takes special consideration of the head, spinal column, and sacrum.

Craniosacral therapy was first developed by osteopath John Upledger in the 1970s and was based on an approach popularized by Dr. William Sutherland, an osteopath in the early 1900s.

The craniosacral system (cranio means head and sacral refers to the area at the base of the spine) includes the brain and spinal cord. They are bathed in a craniosacral fluid that has a rhythmic pulse, similar to blood pressure. The therapist senses the pulse and looks for any subtle restrictions in movement.

If a client experiences restrictions in this system problematic conditions will arise for the nervous system, spine and back, and brain.

Craniosacral Therapy is a highly effective treatment for injury and pain. For example, joints that have been impaired by injury or disease regain a wider range of motion; shoulder, neck and lower back pain are greatly eased through this work; people suffering from chronic pain from injury often enjoy relief and higher levels of daily functioning.