Craniosacral Therapy

CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics. (For more information visit www.upledger.com)

CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

• Migraine Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Colic
• Autism
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Orthopedic Problems                    
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries                    
• Scoliosis
• Infantile Disorders                    
• Learning Disabilities                    
• Chronic Fatigue
• Emotional Difficulties                    
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders                    
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)                    
• Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders