"One year after my surgery, my doctor told me that the nerve damage to my leg was probably not going to get better. Then I found Catherine. After just one session, my leg felt significantly better. After two sessions, my leg was almost completely healed. This was the beginning of many wonderful sessions with Catherine. She has helped me find light where there was darkness and has been a powerful and effective healer. Catherine is compassionate about her work and has been a blessing. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Catherine!"

-- Tracy

Cranio Sacral Therapy

Cranio Sacral Therapy is excellent for:

  • Fussy Babies and other Infant Disorders
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Chronic Pain: Neck, Back, Jaw (TMJ Syndrome)
  • Children with Learning Difficulties and other disorders
  • Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Central Nervous System Disorders
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Stress and Tension Problems
  • Management TMJ Syndrome (Temporo Mandibular Joint) Pain

What is Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST)?

CST is a gentle HANDS - ON method of detection and correction of restrictions and imbalances in the Central Nervous System.

It encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate those negative effects on your Central Nervous System (CNS),  from whatever cause.

Dr. John E Upledger, DO, OMM, osteopathic physician and researcher has been a proponent of using the rhythm of another body system - the cranio sacral system - to enhance body functioning and to help alleviate pain and discomfort.

The Cranio Sacral System consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Any imbalance or restriction in this system can cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. Such problems could include:

  • Chronic Pain
  • Eye Difficulties
  • Motor Coordination Impairments
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Memory Loss, and many other health challenges

The CST practitioner monitors the rhythm of the Cranio Sacral System to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the BRAIN and SPINAL CORD.

The result?  A central nervous system free of restrictions and/or imbalances and a body that is able to return to its greatest potential

Cranio Sacral Therapy

CST is a gentle hands-on method of detecting and releasing restrictions in the cranio sacral system that surrounds the brain and  spinal cord. Correcting these imbalances can help alleviate a full range of sensory , motor and neurological dysfunctions

How Cranio Sacral Theraoy is performed

CST is performed generally on a person fully clothed using a light touch - usually no more than the weight of a nickel. The practitioner monitors the rhythm of the cranio sacral system to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord. The result? A central nervous system free of restrictions and a body that is able to return to its greatest  level of performance.

Cranio Sacral Therapy for Children

CST is excellent for Babies and Children and the sooner they receive it after birth the better so that  all the more easily and sooner  conditions and problems
can be avoided or improved .

Such Conditions\problems include:


  • Colic
  • Vomiting
  • Hearing Problems
  • Motor Problems
  • Seizures
  • Strasbismus
  • Pylorospasm
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Torticollis
  • Chronic Otitis
  • Dyslexia
  • Aphasias
  • Hyperkinetic Behavior
  • Spasticity
  • Down Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Abnormal Fears
  • Failure-to-thrive Syndrome
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Behavoural Problems
 

A special note for Dentists.

CST can be very effective in treating Temporo Mandibular Joint  Dysfunction. It can be the first line of treatment in the prevention of surgery. Even after one treatment I have been able to bring patients out of extreme pain and with subsequent treatments to completely turn around this debilitating condition and to return the joint to normal functioning and a pain free state. TMJ Dysfunction Evaluation.

The cranio sacral therapist  identifies all contributing causes/factors by evaluating the following:

  • The Cranio Sacral System
  • Stress Factors
  • Neurogenic Factors
  • Post-traumatic problems, both new and old
  • Structural/somatic factors-local and whole body
  • Degenerative disease
  • Dental problems

CST treatment modalities Include:

  • Cranio Sacral Therapy
  • Somato Emotional Release - with imagery and dialogue
  • Energy Cyst Release
  • Myofascial Release
  • Release of all Facilitated segments