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What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a profound but gentle therapy using a very light touch. 

 

A healthy body expresses a natural rhythmic motion.  Accidents, injuries, stresses and emotional problems can affect this rhythm causing 'blockages' in the body.

 

These restrictions may, in turn, cause disturbances to health.  Using a light touch on the body, the therapist can detect these restrictions and help to release them so that the body can begin to heal itself, to restore health and balance.

A treatment session lasts about an hour and is given fully clothed, usually lying on your back on a treatment couch.  Gentle contacts are made on the head, base of spine and other areas of the body. Most people find the treatment very relaxing.

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As the treatment is so gentle, it is suitable for all ages - from newborn babies to the elderly.  It can be used for specific conditions or equally as a maintenance treatment to help keep the system oriented towards health.

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Craniosacral therapy can be helpful for almost any conditions, a few examples being:

  • musculoskeletal conditions

  • stress and anxiety

  • headaches

  • general wellbeing

  • digestive problems

  • lack of energy

  • asthma

  • tinnitus

  • complications in pregnancy

  • colic, reflux and sleep problems in babies

The following is a short 5 minute video from the Craniosacral Therapy Association explaining more about craniosacral therapy:

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