Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle form of bodywork that balances the natural rhythms of the central nervous system, encouraging the body to heal itself.  Often people come to CST after trying lots of other things first.  It is especially helpful for:

• Migraine
• Head/neck pain
• TMJ Syndrome
• Falls/whiplash/injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic pain
• Emotional difficulties
• Stress-related problems
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

CST gets its name from the words for the head/skull (cranium=“cranio”) and tail-bone (sacrum=“sacro”).
The Craniosacral system includes:

• cranium and brain
• sacrum
• spine and spinal cord
• nerves
• membranes
• Cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around your brain and spinal cord)

"Jo is attentive to you as a person in addition during session her hands are very attentive to your Cerebral spinal fluid and where you are holding the most resistance. I trust Jo and I trust my 8 year old with her and would refer anyone to her! She is an amazingly intuitive and gifted therapist. You are in good hands, when with Jo."
Mother of 8-yr old

"Every step she takes she is patient with me, kind and positive. When I leave I feel calm and relaxed and want Mommy to book another appointment!"
Patient - 8 yrs. old

 

Cerebrospinal fluid flows through our bodies like a wave.  From head to tailbone, down and up, bringing life-giving nutrients to our entire central nervous system, and carrying away wastes.   And just like we can feel the rhythm of the heart by gently touching certain pulse points, we can also feel this wave-like rhythm of the craniosacral system.  In CST, we gently monitor this rhythm and encourage the flow, enabling the body to correct itself.

In a typical session, you will remain fully clothed, and relax comfortably on my padded treatment table.  (Most clients remark that it’s the most comfortable treatment table they’ve ever been on!)  I'll use a very light touch—often as light as the weight of a coin—to feel for the rhythm of this beautiful wave.  Then, by encouraging the movement of that wave, to locate and help release restrictions or tension in the body.  As a result, chronic tension patterns can change, muscles can soften, joints have more fluid, and the whole system works more smoothly.  This gentle therapy is great for people of all ages—even children and the elderly.

Memories and emotions can also be held in the tissues of the body.  It is normal and natural for feelings and emotions to arise during a CST session.  With a gentle touch and a caring presence, CST allows emotions to rise up to awareness, allowing them to be healed.  

With all forms of treatment, you will be treated with dignity, compassion, and the respect that you deserve. As a survivor of abuse and trauma, I understand first hand how CST can help heal from old pain.  And it is always up to you to decide how you want to proceed.  I'm trained to help you work through those feelings and release them from your body if that is what you want.  It's also okay to ask for what you need--even if that means saying no, or stopping the session.  Whether it is trauma, abuse or other emotions, your emotional well-being is important.  I will work with you to help you reconnect with your body at a pace and touch that is appropriate for you.

 

$75 for 1 hour, (sliding scale available upon request)

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