CranioSacral Therapy
Click here to learn about CST and receive a clear and concise answer as to WHAT is CranioSacral Therapy...
But what about You,
my client...
what can you expect from
CranioSacral Therapy?
CST does not use oils, and can be administered through clothing, therefore you can expect to remain fully clothed and comfortable. A brief medical history is required to check for only a few contraindications:
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recent skull or pelvic fractures
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recent stroke
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acute raised intracranial pressure
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current seizure activity (during actual seizure)
During the session, you can relax, "zone out," but you may be encouraged to be in conversation at times. Sometimes, our emotional and mental state create our physical restrictions, and an effective way to address these dysfunctional areas is to talk about their emotional roots. We all need to share our mind from time to time, and everything spoken in the CST session is confidential and I, the therapist, strive to provide a safe place for healing inside and out. But if remaining quiet in the vast ocean of your thoughts is what you need, by all means swim and be.
Also, during the session, the goal of CranioSacral Therapy is to balance the body and address restrictions in and surrounding the CranioSacral System (skull, pelvis, vertebral column, spinal cord, brain, and meningeal membranes).
Therefore, the Therapist may facilitate healing by touching and tractioning the head/Cranium, Sacrum (the tailbone), Pelvis, and Vertebrae. And since the whole body is a web of tissue (tensegrity), the Nervous System can be addressed and balanced by touching and tractioning tissue anywhere on the body that may be restricted. For example, even a restriction in the foot may be pulling a line of tissue in the leg, shifting the pelvis, which tweeks the vertebral column, shifting the position of the spinal cord, causing the intercranial membranes to restrict movement around the brain, resulting in limited brain activity!! So, that sprained ankle could in fact be indirectly at fault for you always losing your car keys... Sound ridiculous?! Well, maybe this example is a bit dramatic, but in fact is more common than you would care to guess. Therefore, a CranioSacral Therapist can reduce and diminish tissue restrictions on one part of the body and positively affect your entire body!
What about Somatic Emotional Release? If ever you, my client, (not just the babies) needs to cry, laugh uncontrollably, or share your life experience, please know that this therapy can bring about positive changes through what may seem like an uncomfortable moment.
After the session, clients report a myriad of experiences. You may feel refreshed and alive, or you may feel tired. You may find yourself ready to tackle life's next big challenge, or you may realize you need to be by yourself for awhile. Your body will tell you. Intuition is a marvelous gift from our Creator. And PARENTS, if your child can communicate with you on any level, please respect their needs, and be aware of any changes in behavior. And for all clients, LOVE YOURSELF and respect your own needs as your body, mind, and soul find healing through the miracle of CranioSacral Therapy.
Samantha is trained through the Upledger Institute and is a member of their International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP).Want to know more? www.upledger.com
Contact Samantha directly at cell: 702-204-5124
or at samantha.manrique@hotmail.com Sub: CST Inquiry