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Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach developed by an osteopathic physician, Dr. John E. Upledger. CST can create dramatic improvements and is effective for all ages, from newborns to elders.

CST balances the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissue of the cranium and spinal area. By releasing tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, whole health and performance are improved.

CST releases tension allowing the entire body to relax and self-correct. The movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is optimized and misaligned bones are restored to their proper position.

Every day you endure stresses and strains and your body absorbs them. However, your body can only handle so much tension before the tissues begin to tighten and potentially affect the brain and the spinal cord.

By freeing the central nervous system to perform at its best, craniosacral therapy naturally eliminates pain and stress, strengthens your resistance to disease, and enhances your health and well-being.

What Conditions Does CST Address?

Craniosacral therapy improves your body’s ability to take better care of you. It helps relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness and dysfunction, including:

*Migraines and headaches.
*Chronic neck and back pain.
*Stress and tension-related disorders.
*Motor-coordination impairments.
*Chronic fatigue.
**Fibromyalgia.
*TMJ syndrome.
*Spinal alignment and scoliosis.
*Central nervous system disorders.
*Post-traumatic stress disorders.
*Many other conditions.

What can I expect from a session?

A typical craniosacral therapy session takes place in a quiet, private setting. You remain fully clothed as you relax on a comfortable, padded table. The craniosacral rhythm is monitored to identify areas of weakness and traced to the original source of dysfunction. Delicate manual techniques are then used to release those problem areas and improve the form and function of the central nervous system. A CST session can last up to an hour or more. It can be used alone or integrated with other therapies to create powerful lasting effects. Many people have been benefitted from CST.

One of my clients, Debbie, lives on Church Street. She was experiencing numbness in her back. While at first she was skeptical of CST, her numbness is now gone. She told me that she actually finds it the most relaxing treatment she has ever had!

Sometimes, to achieve wellness, you have to try something new, like Debbie did. Perhaps you have never heard of CST before, but believe me, it can change your life.

Janice Zubin, RMT, is a certified health consultant located in Little Italy. Appointments can be made at (780) 686-6883.

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