craniosacral therapy
CranioSacral Therapy Craniosacral Therapy or Cranialsacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a very gentle style of massage therapy that is helpful in relieving physical and emotional pain. This therapy uses the craniosacral system of our body to assess restrictions in the fascia to pin-point an area for release. What is fascia and why is it important. It is a thin film of tissue that surrounds our muscles, attaches to the under surface of the skin, around our organs, attaches along the spinal column, and into the brain. It has been called "a continuous web" that holds everything together and allows movement of the muscles and tissue within the body. When we have tension in our body, the fascia becomes stuck. This inhibits free movement, which leads to the body adapting, nerve conduction can be impaired, shortening muscles and range of motion of joints, organ function may change, digestion problems can evolve, mental clarity and mood can be effected. Eventually this leads to dysfunction and pain. In cases such as fibromyalgia, the fascia eventually calcifies causing hypersensitive neurotransmitters and widespread thickening of the fascia.
The craniosacral sytem and how it effects the fascia. It is composed of the cerebral spinal fluid(CSF), the brain, the spinal cord and the structure that encloses it; the dural tube. The CSF is manufactured in the brain, it then travel down the spinal cord in the dural tube to the sacral area and then back to the brain. This motion is possible by the minute movements of the bones in the skull and the sacrum. The fascia is attached to all of these structures, as the CSF moves down and back up it creates a motion in the fascia. We have dubbed this the craniosacral "wave". Using less than the weight of a nickel I can feel for this wave anywhere on the body to find the restrictions and release the adhesion freeing up the fascia, tissue, organs,and bones. This will increase circulation, increase range of motion, help proper alignment of joints, increase organ function, improve our immunne system,and reduce pain. Which will allow you to feel a deep sense of relaxation and greater mobility.
CST is safe for infants, children, teens, adults and seniors. It is appropriate to use in many situations such as;
- injury
- autism
- auto accidents
- backaches
- backaches
- eye problems
- fibromyalgia
- mood disorders
- depression
- headaches
- head injuries
- neck pain
- pregnancy
- postpartum
- for newborn infants
- pre/post surgery
- twins
- and more
Come in and experience this wonderful form of massage therapy and relaxation. Sessions are done fully clothed so wear comfortable clothing.
Testamonials
Pricilla is 7 years old, she had a very traumatic birth, leading to her clavicle being broken and she has develped TMJ syndrome so severly she has ground down most of her baby teeth. She was grinding so hard and loud it would wake other family memebers. After 3 sessions this is what she and her mother have to say. I have not heard her grinding her teeth at all. Pricilla states she is sleeping better and feels more calm.
Cindy B. I have had Migraines for years, since starting to see Teresa, I rarely have them. If I do feel one coming on I know it is time to make an appointment.
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