There is an intelligence inherent in every human body which is continually managing its experiences. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands on healing modality which engages this organizing force through contact and witness. The therapist acts as a neutral informed listener who is able to sense the subtle rhythms of fluid moving the physical structures of the body. As patterns are witnessed they have an opportunity to release or change if that is most appropriate. Craniosacral therapy can alleviate neurological, structural and emotional conditions. A primary component of each session is to settle and balance the central nervous system which is both relaxing and deeply therapeutic as most dysfunction is ultimately residing there. The practice of Biodynamic CST rests in the paradigm that health is never lost, and if we choose to place the attention on health and function it will increase.
Some conditions which are commonly treated by CST are:
- migraine headaches
- joint discomfort
- back and spine issues
- multiple sclerosis
- chronic sinus pain
- insomnia
- autism
- releasing the shock/trauma of concussive injury
- assisting in emotional transitions
- TMJ
- colic (infants)
- torticollis (infants)
- helping integrate birthing experiences
What to expect if you have scheduled a session:
You can arrive wearing whatever you choose. You can expect to be laying down the entire time so the more comfortable you are, the better. I may work along your spine or at your head with my hands underneath you. I may also work from more localized points of interest if necessary such as a knee or wrist depending on what is going on. A session generally lasts between 45min to an hour. The overall experience of the work can vary, but usually you will leave feeling very relaxed and engaged in a more deeply internal experience of things, so you may want to take that into consideration as you plan events to follow. Allowing time to not rush anywhere is a very good thing…
Please note I also offer an option for a yoga/cranio session which is an hour of yoga followed by a full CST session. This is approximately 2 hours long. The advantage is that in working with the body ahead of time in yoga we come into the CST session essentially already in a deeper state. Please inquire through the contact form if you are interested.