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CranioSacral Therapy
What is it?
Craniosacral therapy is a light touch therapy that focuses on releasing stress and tension from the whole body. It was developed as an offshoot of cranial osteopathy originally developed by osteopaths. Craniosacral Therapy, the system most widely used today was developed by Dr. John Upledger, an osteopath. He researched the therapy at Michigan State University in the late 1970’s. Based on research he then developed the 10-step protocol which is the basic routine most craniosacral therapists follow.
What does it do?
Therapists use the craniosacral rhythm to determine where restrictions might exist in the body. These restrictions or adhesions are often the result of injury or surgery to the body. Releasing these restrictions can be help with a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints.
What can I expect?
Craniosacral is an extremely gentle process done while the client is fully dressed. It involves the therapist placing their hands from the tail bone (sacrum) to the head (cranio). The therapist then gently follows the person’s body with their hands until restrictions are felt and softened, or released.
What are the reported benefits?
Deeply relaxing
Can be helpful for a wide variety of health problems, most notably headaches, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, chronic pain issues, birth trauma*.
*Please note that most craniosacral therapists are not physicians or osteopaths. If you have a specific medical complaint then it is recommended that you seek out medical help first and foremost.
How much does it cost?
Craniosacral therapy prices vary greatly throughout the country, ranging anywhere from $40 to $120 per hour and sometimes more. In general, it might take several (4 – 10 sessions or more) for optimum results.
What kind of training does my CranioSacral Therapist have?
Practitioners of craniosacral therapy are usually health care professionals who take specific workshops to learn craniosacral therapy. The list of health care professionals include Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Massage Therapists, etc. The institute offering the majority of training is the Upledger Institute. And they offer two levels of certification, techniques and Diplomate. Check out your practitioner to see how much training they have. In general the more the better. Look for people actively practicing Craniosacral therapy on a daily basis for the highest quality care.
Recommended Reading
CranioSacral Therapy : A touchstone for natural healing
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