CranioSacral Therapy

The craniosacral system is comprised of the central nervous system, the bone and membranes from head to sacrum and cerebrospinal fluid. By
 readapting 
the 
tissue 
around
 the 
brain 
and
 spinal
 cord
 and
 reinforcing 
the
 body’s 
innate 
capacity 
to 
self‐heal,
 CranioSacral therapy 
alleviates
 a
 host 
of
 conditions such as chronic 
pain,
 neck 
and
 back
 pain, TMJ,
 scoliosis, 
insomnia,
 migraine, depression, 
stress, Alzheimer’s,
 ADHD,
 stroke,
 PTSD, and 
autism
, to name a few.

CranioSacral Therapy is 
a 
great 
boost
 for 
the
 immune
 system and is often used as 
a
 means 
of
 health 
maintenance.

 Clients
 attest
 to 
less 
pain,
 more
 mobility, 
less
 stress
 and 
less
 burden. 

Parents of autistic children claim a dramatic and improved difference in the sensory defensiveness of their child, in addition to new levels of tolerance, understanding and calm. PTSD sufferers regain much needed deep sleep, have a reduction in nightmares and start to have easier social interaction. Family members of Alzheimer’s patients notice improved conversational skills of their loved ones, as well as increased mental functioning and overall happiness.

Practitioners of this world-renowned method facilitate the release of restrictions in the craniosacral system. This improves the performance of the central nervous system, responsible for most functions of the body and mind. Freeing the tissue within and surrounding the craniosacral system enhances the production, distribution, flow and drainage of cerebrospinal fluid. This clear fluid found in the brain and spinal cord provides several key functions, among which the management of intracranial pressure and blood supply to the tissues; homeostasis; and detoxification. Additionally, its signals control stem cell regulation in the brain, altering brain function in health and disease. Improved flow of this fluid provides the body with the elements it needs to be at optimal performance and to effectively capitalize on its inherent capacity to rebuild, repair and regenerate itself.

CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch manual therapy. A session lasts about one hour. The work is done seated or on a massage table and the client remains dressed. Multi-hand sessions can also be performed by several (2-5) therapists at the same time, for particularly acute situations. Additionally, CranioSacral dolphin-assisted therapy is offered each summer in the Bahamas.

Here is a descriptive video made by Upledger Institute International :