WHAT IS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY?
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) :
A method that focuses on the tissue, fluid, membranes and central nervous system to help in enhancing the health of the whole body is known as Craniosacral therapy.
It is a gentle yet powerful approach to health care. The illness in the body is identified due to the weakness of the rhythmic impulses brought on by the cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium and sacrum. Health and balance of the body can be restored by soft and tender touches and a little manipulation of the cranium and sacrum.
It was discovered that there’s actually minute movement between the sutures of the skull and that they are also in a risk of being restricted, stiff and traumatized.
Subjective ideas and concepts such as energy, harmony, balance , rhythm and flow are emphasized in this therapy.
The therapists measures the rhythmic impulses and the essential changes and needs in them by his/her hands.
The treatment begins with the client usually supine on the table and the therapist accesses the patterns of energy by touching many listening stations and then decides how to start and focus on the therapy. Rhythms cannot be categorized into healthy or unhealthy as there is no instrument that is/can be used to measure the changes.
The measurement, therapy and cure are all subjectively based.
Craniosacral Therapy is very gentle and people of all ages can gain from it.
A few benefits of the therapy are :
It increases the natural healing abilities of the body as the approach used is very gentle and light and can be used anywhere in the body
Release in the chronic tensions inside the body can lead to major changes in the physical and emotional health of a person
Function of the Autonomic Nervous System is enhanced and it consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The body can heal and repair itself when the parasympathetic is dominant
It helps to clear the restrictions in the facial tissues of the body
Harmonizes with the body’s natural hydraulic forces and movements
Helps to support and protect the delicate tissues of the nervous system; such as the brain, spinal cord and fine nerve fibers.
Relaxation has been known for its healing benefits and restorative effects on the body. CST aids in encouraging deep states of relaxation in the body.
Craniosacral Therapy can either be used as a primary treatment method or in combination with other treatment techniques.
A vast majority of conditions can be treated with the Craniosacral Therapy approach; for example, stress-related conditions, post-traumatic stress, Vertigo etc.
In conclusion, Craniosacral Therapy aims at assisting the body to heal itself and to optimize its functioning level.
Due to its holistic approach and gentleness, many people include Craniosacral Therapy in their personal wellness programs.
For more information on Craniosacral Therapy or to book a CST appointment with Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy please give us a call 647-267-9853.
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