Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapists
recognise health as an active principle. This health is the
expression of life - an inherent ordering force, a natural
internal intelligence. Craniosacral Therapy is a subtle and
profound healing form which assists this natural bodily
intelligence.
Dr William Sutherland, an
American osteopath, discovered intrinsic movements of the bones of
the skull around the turn of the century. His further research
revealed different rhythmic tidal motions in the body.
As research continued it
became apparent that these movements are inextricably linked with
not only physical health but also mental and emotional health.
Palpation of these tide- like motions allows Craniosacral
therapists to facilitate change in areas of restriction.
The whole of our life
history is held in our physical form. An integral part of this
work is the patient's developing awareness of how their story is
held and how it unfolds. We are a unit of life function and this
is completely respected in Craniosacral Therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy is so
gentle that it is suitable for babies, children, and the elderly,
as well as adults; and also in fragile or acutely painful
conditions.
The work can
be profoundly relaxing, exhilarating, deeply moving or involve a
resolution of old material. Sessions are usually between 40 - 60
minutes in total.
Craniosacral Therapy &
Children
The compressive forces
experienced during birth as a result of the passage through the
pelvis and the tight fit in the birth canal can cause imbalance in
a baby's system; even in natural and apparently problem-free
births. Common new-born's problems like colic, sucking problems
and respiratory difficulties may be due to compression arising
from birth trauma. These can develop into problems later in life:
depression, migraine, sinusitis, spinal and pelvic pain can often
be traced back to what happened at birth.
The following link is an
independent source of information on craniosacral therapy.
However, please note that we cannot be responsible for the content
of external sites:
www.craniosacral-therapy-information.org.uk
The clinics I work from are
based in Sherborne, Dorchester and Castle Cary. All are within
easy reach of Yeovil, Taunton, South Somerset, and West Dorset.
For
consultations, please click here
For
more information on treating babies, click here
Craniosacral Therapy
book by John Wilks
For
information for Craniosacral courses for midwives please click
here
For information on courses in Craniosacral
Therapy please see the following websites:
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