Upledger CranioSacral Therapy

is a gentle hands on therapy, which is suitable for all ages, in which we release restrictions in the the patient’s body.

It is very useful in babies who instinctively stretch out tightness retained in their bodies from pregnancy and birth. Adults too, when relaxed and supported by gentle touch, have a self healing tendency to release tension in their tissues.

The craniosacral system includes the bones of the head, the meninges, the brain, the spinal cord and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). As CSF is produced and reabsorbed within the craniosacral system it causes a rhythmical pressure change which is transmitted throughout the craniosacral system. This pressure change is reflected out to the rest of body, and to the hands of the therapist. We call this the CranioSacral Rhythm (CSR).

The therapist is sensing changes in the body with their hands, allowing gentle release of the tissues and fascia, rebalancing the CSR and rebalancing  the body. The therapy is client led and we follow where directed by the CSR. This may on occasions be to a different area from the patient’s symptoms, as stresses and strain may be transmitted via the facia to other areas.

Patients find CST helpful in wide range of problems associated with discomfort, pain and dysfunction. It appears to complement the natural healing process.

Dr John Upledger noticed that some areas of trauma or illness are associated with an emotional component. He developed a technique called Somatic Emotional Release which, rather than separating the physical from the psychological, unites them by releasing any emotional trauma that may have been retained along with the physical trauma. As well as recovery from illness, it helps resolve issues that have caused a lack of potential for health and fulfilment and promotes personal growth.