How Does Craniosacral Therapy Work?
During a typical session, your therapist uses a gentle touch, no more than the weight of a nickel, to feel for subtle changes in the craniosacral rhythm. By delicately manipulating the skull, spine, and pelvis, the therapist helps release tension or restrictions within the body’s tissues.
This process:
- Brings the body into balance.
- Supports the central nervous system.
- Encourages the body’s natural ability to heal.
While the therapy is subtle, it can lead to profound physical and emotional benefits, especially when integrated into a comprehensive wellness plan.
Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
CST is suitable for individuals of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Reported benefits include:
- Relief from Chronic Pain: Helps alleviate headaches, migraines, back pain, and neck pain.
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Encourages deep relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Improved Mobility: Releases tension in tissues, enhancing flexibility and movement.
- Enhanced Emotional Well-Being: Supports emotional balance and clarity.
- Enhances Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation: Improved CSF flow helps nourish and protect the brain and spinal cord, enhancing overall neurological health.
- Releases Stored Trauma: Helps the body process and let go of unresolved emotional or physical trauma.
- Encourages Somatic Healing: Supports the connection between mind and body, allowing tension and past experiences to be released safely.
- Promotes Nervous System Regulation: Shifts the body from a state of fight-or-flight to deep relaxation and healing.
- Enhances Emotional Well-Being: Many clients experience a profound sense of relief, clarity, and emotional balance after CST sessions.
Conditions Treated with Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy can help address a wide variety of physical and emotional concerns, including:
- Migraines and tension headaches
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Stress and anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia and sleep disturbances
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Digestive issues
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgical recovery
- Childhood developmental issues
What to Expect During a Session
A Craniosacral Therapy session typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour. Clients remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a treatment table while the therapist applies light pressure to specific areas of the body, such as the skull, spine, and sacrum.
Many clients report:
- A deep sense of relaxation.
- Sensations of warmth, pulsing, or release as blockages are addressed.
- A feeling of balance and renewal after the session.
Treatments, options and pricing
Common Q&A about Craniosacral Therapy
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Craniosacral Therapy is used to relieve physical pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being by addressing imbalances in the craniosacral system.
Yes, CST is a gentle, non-invasive therapy suitable for people of all ages, including newborns, pregnant women, and seniors.
The number of sessions depends on your individual needs and health goals. Typically, one session per week for 4-6 weeks is recommended, as this is when clients often experience significant improvements.
Most clients report a sense of deep relaxation and may feel sensations such as warmth, pulsing, or a gentle release of tension.
Yes, CST has been shown to alleviate chronic pain conditions such as migraines, neck pain, and back pain by releasing tension in the body’s tissues.
By calming the nervous system and releasing stored tension, CST can help clients feel emotionally balanced and reduce anxiety or stress.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You will remain fully clothed during the session.
CST is generally very safe. Some clients may feel slightly tired or emotional after a session, which usually resolves quickly.
Yes, Craniosacral Therapy complements many other therapies, such as physiotherapy, massage, and counselling.
