What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing
the function of the Craniosacral system — the physiological body system
comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the
brain and spinal cord.
Like the respiratory system and cardiovascular system the Craniosacral system is
a physiological system which is as essential to normal bodily function. The
cranial pulse or rhythm ranges from 6-12 cycles per minute and any abnormalities
in it can be sensed by a Craniosacral Therapist. Any abnormalities sensed can be
dealt with by the therapist, unwinding the myofascial system affecting
Craniosacral imbalances, allowing the body to self correct and regain a natural
rhythm and flow of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Craniosacral Therapy is used to enhance the body’s natural healing processes,
improving the operation of the central nervous system, dissipating the effects
of stress, enhancing health and strengthening resistance to disease by
increasing the effectiveness of the immune system. Craniosacral Therapy usually
requires only five grams of pressure when testing for restrictions in the
various regions of the Craniosacral system. It is a system where diagnosis and
treatment can be one and the same and the evaluation alone can often help solve
the presenting problem.
Among the medical conditions for which Craniosacral Therapy has shown to be
effective are: -
Migraine Headaches, Chronic Neck and Back Pain, Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord
Injuries, Motor-Coordination Impairments, Emotional Difficulties, Central
Nervous System Disorders, Orthopaedic Problems Dysfunction (TMJ), Stress and
Tension-Related Problems, Chronic Fatigue, Central Nervous System Disorders,
Infantile Disorders, Neurovascular or Immune Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Learning Disabilities, Post-Surgical Dysfunction Tissue
Disorders, Trauma, Occipital and Temporal headaches, Tinitus, tingling in the
arms and legs etc.
Pro-Holistic provides Shiatsu,
Healing Chi Kung therapy, on-site massage, Stress Mangement courses, and Stress Mangement workshops. We also provide tuition in Chi Kung,
Tai Chi, Neijia,
and self defence.