What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a form of gentle bodywork designed to access the central nervous system and monitor the cranial rhythm. Originated in American Indian medicine, the modality was incorporated by Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathy, and further popularized by Dr’s William Sutherland and John Upledger. Listening with our hands the practitioner can assess the craniosacral rhythm and feel for restrictions throughout the body.
What is Craniosacral Therapy good for?
Craniosacral encourages the body to heal itself. The objective of the treatment is to bring the body to a state of homeostasis, healing and deep relaxation. It can treat anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, TBI, TMJ dysfunction, digestive issues, back and neck pain, pre and post natal pain, sinus issues, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, headaches, migraines, PTSD, ADHD.
What can I expect from a Craniosacral session? What do I need to do to prepare for it?
You will be asked about your chief complaint and what issues you would like addressed. Laying on a treatment table fully dressed in comfortable clothing such as sweat or stretch pants while practitioner applies a series of gentle hand placements throughout body including head and sacrum (base of spine). Typical outcomes of an initial session include, but are not limited to, a deep sense of relaxation and or calm feeling, improved focus and mental clarity, and better, deeper sleep, sometimes with vivid dreaming. A series of 45 or 60 minute treatments can help with chronic issues.
Dana O’Neill practices Craniosacral Therapy, as well as therapeutic massage, Reiki, and reflexology, at CLINIC Mondays 9am- 3pm and Fridays 1- 5pm; her prices are here.