What is Craniosacral Therapy?
CST is a type of “body work,” that addresses the hydraulic system of the dural tube and its membranes, from the spine to the sacrum. It includes the bones of the skull, face, and mouth, and other imbalances to the craniosacral system. When we develop compensations, we cause problems that compromise essential functioning of the human body, including our senses, emotions, and motor functioning. CST addresses pathological problems and anything negatively affecting the nervous system and bodily motion through inflammatory responses, traumas, scars, adhesions, lingering difficulties from accidents, and birth trauma.

How can it help me?
CST facilitates the body to fix itself by releasing restriction/adhesions of the fascia, muscular-skeletal system, cranial bones, dural tube, and everything affecting the cranial-sacral system. We allow the body to “right itself.” Our bodies first get altered through the birthing process. Throughout time we experience impacts, both physical and emotional, from which we develop compensations, which exacerbate over time. By releasing these adhesions, CST facilitates the body to heal itself.

How many sessions will I need?
Sessions can range from 1-2 hours. While one session can bring relief, you can expect to notice real change in 3-5 visits. Results are best achieved with a commitment of once per week for three weeks and then backing down. Typically, the first session addresses the entire body.  The second session focuses on mouth-work (cranial bones and all the fascia of the head, neck, and shoulders).  Following sessions are dedicated to continued areas of need.

I didn't feel much, why not?
Fascia consists of collagen and elastin.  It will recoil if pressure is used.  It will generally be manipulated if we use only 5 grams or less of pressure.  Additionally, to palpate and identify restrictions, we can only do this if we meld and are very light with our hands.  Any pressure will cause us to lose touch with the craniosacral rhythm and recoil of the fascia. 

Fees:
Fees are based on $125/hour.
1-hour: 125.00
90- minutes: 187.50
120- Minutes: 250.00

Courses taken: (Upledger Institute)
- Craniosacral Therapy 1 (CST1):  Serves as a teaching assistant
- Craniosacral Therapy 2 (CST2)
- Craniosacral Therapy for Pediatrics (CSP1)
- Somato-Emotional Release 1 (SER1)
- Somato-Emotional Release Therapeutic Imaging and Dialogue (SERTIP)
- Somato-Emotional Release 2 (SER2)
- Mouthwork Plus: Stretching the Envelope (MWP)
- CST Applications for Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie) In Infants and Children