What is CranioSacral Therapy (CST)?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) initiates and optimizes your body’s ability to heal itself. It was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger as a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a system within your body comprised of the bones in the skull and spine (cranium to sacrum), their associated membranes, and spinal cord. This system, called the craniosacral system, produces cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect your brain and spinal cord. Any injuries to surrounding muscles or bones anywhere in your body could restrict the flow of nutrients, waste removal and feedback signals to and from the brain from ALL body parts.
Since this vital system influences the development and performance of your brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor, or neurological blockages. When the CST therapist releases the blocks or injuries – physical or emotional – to various areas, optimal flow can be restored, improving your spine’s flexibility and functionality which helps to improve the health of all organs, muscles and bones associated.
Your body’s feedback system is also improved, settling your nervous system, and triggering your body’s natural relaxation response. Your breath can deepen, creating a feeling of coherence and improved communication between your heart, body and mind. For some, this also may facilitate a sense of being more connected to something greater and can enhance spiritual connection, inspiration, insight and growth.
How is it done?
This unique type of therapy is performed on a massage table while you are fully clothed. The therapist uses a light touch and gentle pressure. You may experience a feeling of release physically and/or emotionally as knots, stuck fascia, trapped emotions, muscle imbalances and misalignments are corrected. There is also a healing energy component which will automatically adjust to each person’s unique capacity and needs.
What can CST help with?
According to Dr. Upledger and Upledger Institute, CranioSacral Therapy strengthens your body’s ability to take better care of you. While it may not cure your issue completely, it may help in the management of symptoms and provide calming relief. It can aid in alleviating a range of illnesses, pain, and dysfunction, including:
- Physical Injury including Repetitive Injuries from Training etc.
- Relief from Dental Work
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Emotional Difficulties, Loss Trauma or Traumatic Events
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
- Colic
- Autism – helpful for nervous system settling and soothing
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Some Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
How often can I be treated?
Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly CST sessions can be supportive on many levels depending on your needs and budget. Some people enjoy a monthly ‘tune-up,’ or use CST as a method to clear sudden stressful events or to facilitate a quicker, more thorough recovery, from workouts or an injury.
What is the difference between CranioSacral Therapy and Massage Therapy?
Typically, CST is performed with your clothes on while massage is hand to skin with oil or lotion. In CST you will remain on your back with your legs supported for most of the session while the therapist places her hands under and on top of your body, treating both sides of the body at the same time. No oils or lotions are used. Massage Therapies have you flip from front to back or vice versa, treating the front side of the body and the back separately.
(Click here if you wish to read more about the spine and its importance in your physical, spiritual and emotional health: The Spine and Spiritual-Awakening.)
What is SomatoEmotional Release?
SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is a therapeutic process used in conjunction with CST to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects of all types of trauma. SER helps to:
- Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through more than 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet, hard palate and hyoglossal tissues.
- Locate and release Energy Cysts.
- Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural releases.
Your CranioSacral session may last from 45 minutes to more than an hour, and it can be used alone or in conjunction with Diamond Light energy.
An in-person 60 Min CranioSacral Session is $140. Kaye treats clients in Worcester and Weston, MA (prices vary upon location).
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