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What does it involve?
Cranio-Sacral Therapy is most often carried out with the patient lying down, fully clothed, in a quiet and peaceful environment.
It is usually experienced as a very profound relaxation, creating a sense of ease and well being.
Treatment involves a very gentle touch of the
practitioner's hands, both for diagnosis and for treatment.
This light contact may be taken up on the Cranium (head), the Sacrum (tail bone) or any part of the body as appropriate.
By tuning in in this way, the practitioner can
identify the pulls, twists, tensions and restricted movements that have accumulated as a result of accidents, injuries, disease and stresses throughout life, thereby blocking the body's inherent
potential to heal itself.
The Cranio-Sacral release of these restrictions restores the free flow of the body's inherent vitality, enhancing the body's natural ability to promote and maintain health, to heal injuries, to counteract
disease and infection, and to restore full mobility and proper function.
In this way the Cranio-Sacral process enables not only the relief of symptoms, but also the elimination of underlying causes. | |
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Who can benefit from Cranio-Sacral Therapy?
Cranio-Sacral Therapy can be of benefit in almost any circumstances, including:
in BABIES
- for colic, ear infections, sleeplessness,
hyperactivity
- or more serious problems
- including all the widespread effects of Birth Trauma.
in CHILDREN
- for the many knocks and falls which they encounter
- to aid recovery from persistent colds and infections
- for more serious conditions such as asthma, learning
difficulties, behavioural disorders, or the after
effects of Meningitis.
in PREGNANCY
- to enable an easier, smoother, more natural birth
- with less need for intervention
- to encourage a more comfortable pregnancy
- to create the optimum environment for the baby.
in ADULTS
- for a comprehensive range of problems
- from headaches, backpain and joint sprains
- to
digestive disorders, emotional tensions and the after
effects of major accidents, injuries and serious
illnesses.
for the ELDERLY
- to iron out the effects of a
lifetime of stresses and strains, injuries and
illnesses
- to create a more comfortable state with less need for medications and their unpleasant side
effects.
for EVERYONE
- who wishes to improve their
underlying state of health and well being
- and to
create a greater sense of ease, clarity and health in
their life.
Ultimately Cranio-Sacral Therapy responds to each individual according to his or her needs, making a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s overall state and treating accordingly. | |
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Conditions Treated:
Cranio-Sacral Therapy is concerned with creating and maintaining a healthy balanced state on all levels. It can therefore help in almost any condition. The following are just a few examples of the many conditions that might benefit from Cranio-Sacral treatment:
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Headache, Migraine.
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Asthma, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Cystitis.
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Frozen Shoulder, Arthritis, Sciatica, Chronic Sprained Ankle,
Joint Disorders, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
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Digestive Problems, , Menstrual Disorders, Period Pains.
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Back Pain, Neck Pain, Persistent pain anywhere in the body.
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Tension, Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Visual Disturbances.
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Problems during and after Pregnancy, Depression, Post Operative Effects, Adhesions.
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Baby Care, Colic, Pyloric Stenosis, Feeding Difficulties.
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Ear Infections, Glue Ear, Tonsillitis, ENT Problems.
- Birth Trauma - with its profound physical and psycho-emotional consequences.
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Compression of the skull due to a difficult birth, with its many
after effects.
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Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, Squint, Lazy Eye.
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Hyperactivity, Autism, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy.
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Behavioural Disorders, Tantrums, Obsessional Behaviour, Poor coordination.
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Dental and Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems.
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Shock and Trauma – from traumatic incidents, accidents, or conditionings.
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Head Injuries, and their subtle influence on personality and
mental state.
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Meningitis and its chronic consequences.
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Post Viral Syndrome, ME, Glandular Fever, Fatigue, Lack of Energy.
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The after effects of any chronic illness or debilitating disease.
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Babies and Children:
Cranio-Sacral Therapy is particularly relevant for babies and children for several reasons:
- it is so gentle and non-invasive. Babies can be treated
while asleep, or feeding, or cradled in their mother's
arms, and there is no need to disturb them by
undressing them.
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy is uniquely effective at
relieving many common childhood conditions,
including colic, ear infections, poor sleep,
restlessness, and many others.
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy is uniquely effective in dealing
with the effects of Birth Trauma (both the
compressive forces exerted on the skull, and also the
shock effects of a traumatic birth), with its many
possible consequences including dyslexia, learning
difficulties, hyperactivity, behavioural disorders,
epilepsy, autism, asthma, squint and cerebral palsy.
- by ironing out the various effects of injury and illness
as they develop, Cranio-Sacral Therapy can create a
balanced, well integrated physical, mental and
emotional state. This ensures that your child not only
enjoys a happier, healthier childhood, but also grows
up to make optimum use of his or her potential.
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy is also particularly valuable in babies and children, since the establishment of healthy patterns at an early age sets patterns for the whole future of the individual, both in their health and in their skills and abilities.
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Early Treatment:
Ideally we recommend that every baby be checked Cranio-Sacrally at birth, in order to smooth out any restrictions or asymmetries arising from the Birth Process, and to guard against any of the more serious conditions mentioned above.
In the absence of a Cranio-Sacral check up at birth, we would recommend treatment as early as possible. This helps to ensure a more complete resolution of any problems, with fewer treatments needed. It also enables the child's early experience of life to be as positive and comfortable as possible, thereby creating positive patterns for the future.
Once any fundamental problems have been resolved, we recommend regular check ups - every 3 months for babies, every 6 months for children - in order to resolve the effects of any falls, injuries and illnesses which are an inevitable part of childhood - and so ensure optimum health and happiness.
(The Centre for Cranio-Sacral Therapy offers reduced fees for babies and a free check up for babies under 6 months).
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The Centre for Cranio-Sacral Therapy is the most established centre for Cranio Sacral Therapy in Europe, with a team of experienced Cranio-Sacral Therapists led by Thomas Attlee, Principal of the College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
The centre is also a multi-disciplinary health centre offering Osteopathy, Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Physiotherapy, Reflexology, Nutrition, Counselling and many other therapies.
The centre is open 7 days a week. Private treatment is available with one of our experienced Cranio-Sacral Therapists. There is also a Low Cost Teaching Clinic, where treatment is led by experienced Cranio-Sacral Therapists (tutors at the College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy), observed and assisted by three final year students.
Costs range from £10 to £90.
For an appointment or further information, please contact 020 7586 0148, or email info@ccst.co.uk. | |
