What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment technique that evaluates the physiological functioning of the craniosacral system. This includes the brain and spinal cord, as well as, the cerebrospinal fluid that pumps through the spinal canal and membranes.
The pumping of this fluid creates a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body and it helps us to locate the areas that may need treatment. CranioSacral Therapy acts almost like a “reset” button to the central nervous system. It is usually very calming and relaxing to patients. It can be used to treat specific conditions and also for overall wellness.
I will work with you to facilitate healing and balance in your body. CranioSacral Therapy allows for physical, emotional, and spiritual changes.
The pumping of this fluid creates a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body and it helps us to locate the areas that may need treatment. CranioSacral Therapy acts almost like a “reset” button to the central nervous system. It is usually very calming and relaxing to patients. It can be used to treat specific conditions and also for overall wellness.
I will work with you to facilitate healing and balance in your body. CranioSacral Therapy allows for physical, emotional, and spiritual changes.
What does a CST session look like?
During treatment, you will remain fully clothed and can lay comfortably on my treatment table or sit in a chair. For a pediatric patient, they can be treated in a parent's arms or on the floor while playing. Babies can be treated while nursing, bottle feeding, playing, or sleeping.
The hands-on evaluation will start by assessing the craniosacral rhythm (felt from the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid) throughout your body, determine if restrictions or tension patterns are present, and work to release these areas using gentle hands-on techniques with my pressure no more than the weight of a nickle.
Our goal is to optimize the function of your central nervous system, which can result in improvements in your health and well-being and in various medical conditions that may be causing dysfunction and pain.
The hands-on evaluation will start by assessing the craniosacral rhythm (felt from the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid) throughout your body, determine if restrictions or tension patterns are present, and work to release these areas using gentle hands-on techniques with my pressure no more than the weight of a nickle.
Our goal is to optimize the function of your central nervous system, which can result in improvements in your health and well-being and in various medical conditions that may be causing dysfunction and pain.
What can CST help with and who is it good for?
CranioSacral Therapy can help with so many things! It can help you as it releases restrictions and tension, improves overall alignment, helps with pain, decreases/eliminates scar tissue, improves the function of the body’s systems, and it can create a sense of calming, sensory regulation, and overall well-being.
CST is safe for individuals of all ages and I have worked with babies in-utero, 1 day old babies, children, adults, and the geriatric population, for a great variety of conditions with great success.
A large part of my practice is working with babies pre and post frenectomies to assist in improving range of motion, strength, motor coordination, and optimizing function and development. We focus on a team approach and work with many local Doctors, Dentists, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Speech and Feeding Therapists, Myofunctional Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
CranioSacral Therapy is helpful for:
CST is safe for individuals of all ages and I have worked with babies in-utero, 1 day old babies, children, adults, and the geriatric population, for a great variety of conditions with great success.
A large part of my practice is working with babies pre and post frenectomies to assist in improving range of motion, strength, motor coordination, and optimizing function and development. We focus on a team approach and work with many local Doctors, Dentists, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Speech and Feeding Therapists, Myofunctional Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
CranioSacral Therapy is helpful for:
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*Changes in plagiocephaly after < 1 hour of treatment
"When I went to Jackie I was having bad headaches due to my concussion. I was in and out of school for many weeks, and I had been to many doctors. After one session of CranioSacral Therapy, I started to feel better. It was definitely the turning point in my recovery, and I am very thankful to Jackie for helping me. I am a big believer in the healing power of this therapy and would highly recommend it." - J.R.
"While I was trying to conceive, I decided to give craniosacral therapy a try! My initial reaction to getting craniosacral therapy, was skepticism. However, after my first session, I felt so relaxed. I left feeling different about the therapy. Who would have known such light touch could make a huge difference. I went back for two more sessions and each session was different yet rejuvenating. I asked Jackie questions and she was very knowledgeable and informative. Great treatments and bedside manner for helping me attain my end goal!" - L.S.
"My infant daughter seems to be a little more comfortable! She isn't screaming as much at night. Her eyes are also the same size! Jackie definitely helped her (and us)." -J.O.