CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Our craniosacral system never lies - it reveals everything. It carries our whole life story in every detail - our emotional state, our deeper underlying personality, deeply embedded trauma - it is all held in the craniosacral system.
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Introduction
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a hands-on healing technique that works with the energy forces in the body that create and maintain healthy body function.
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It is born from the principles of Osteopathy and includes influential advances in neuroscience, human development, prenatal and perinatal psychology, and trauma resolution.
BCST takes a whole-body approach to these fundamentals and works directly with the natural healing capacity of the body.​
How It Works
Our bodies are naturally designed to heal themselves—something we learned as children when a skinned knee scabbed over and eventually disappeared.
Through a neutral, listening touch, a Craniosacral Therapist supports and amplifies the body’s innate repair processes. By tuning into subtle rhythms and restrictions within the craniosacral system, the therapist helps release tension, restore balance, and improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
This gentle approach works with the body’s wisdom and intelligence, fostering a deeper, more mindful path to healing and balance.​
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The Cranio-Sacral System
The craniosacral system includes the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (like the dura mater), the cranium and sacrum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and fascia throughout the body. CSF cushions and nourishes the central nervous system, while subtle movements of the cranial bones and sacrum help maintain balance.
Tensions or restrictions in this system can result from birth trauma, injuries, surgeries, illnesses, or emotional stress, impacting overall health.
Craniosacral Therapy gently resolves these imbalances, supporting the body’s natural ability to restore harmony and function.
Safety
The beauty of Craniosacral Therapy lies in its gentle and safe approach.
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This simple, non-invasive treatment creates a supportive space that encourages your nervous system to regulate and find coherence, allowing your body to meet itself with ease and facilitate deep, lasting change.
By fostering a sense of safety, Craniosacral Therapy helps the brain shift out of fight-or-flight mode into a slower, more reparative state. As the body moves into balance, it begins to function optimally, enabling vital rejuvenation pathways—like sleep and digestion—to work more efficiently.