What is CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
The gentle touch that treats the craniosacral system
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of treating the body system called the craniosacral system. This system is the container of the Central Nervous System. It is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that flows around the brain and spinal cord. Our therapists use a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams. This light touch enables them to release restrictions in the craniosacral system. The research and studies have been shown that an unrestricted craniosacral system improves the functioning of the central nervous system. Many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory and immunity have benefits from a balanced central nervous system. CST has also been shown to help with other phychosomatic conditions as Stress, Depression and Anxiety.
CST facilitates the body’s natural and innate healing processes. It is used world-wide as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease. And CST is also effective for helping people with a wide range of healthcare challenges associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraines and Headaches
- Pain in the Neck
- Pain in Upper or Low Back
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- 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
SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is an elegant way of working with the body-mind to help release emotional issues or memories within its tissues (or ‘somata’ – Greek for body)
Most healthcare approaches separate mind and body; you can have either physical therapy or psychotherapy. SomatoEmotional Release® provides a framework for working with the body tissues (‘somata’) at the same time as with the emotions. This work is wonderful for liberating any retained trauma.
SER® facilitates personal growth. It can help us move from illness and lack of potential towards health and fulfilment. It is an ingenious tool for sorting out our lives and redesigning our futures.
The American Osteopathic doctor John E. Upledger was the one who discovered and developed CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release SER®. He was in charge of a research team in the Michigan State University.Hhe worked as a clinical researcher and the Professor of Biocinetics from 1975 until 1983. In 1983 he founded the Upledger Institute International at Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
