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Spirituality Spa
The Holistic Therapy Group
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Relax from the inside out as our Cranial Sacral Therapist uses gentle
touch and movement to release accumulated stress and brings the body back into balance.
Cranial Sacral Therapists
are trained to feel a very subtle rhythm that is present in the body's tissue, created by the circulation of the liquid that
surrounds the brain and spinal column. Tension anywhere in the body disrupts this cranial rhythm. By working with the cranial
sacral system, restrictions are released and the body is relaxed into a general state of well-being.
Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) was developed in the early 1900's.
by an osteopathic
physician named William Sutherland who discovered that the skull bones are designed for movement. This therapy is continually
being researched today by the Colorado Cranial Institute, the Upledger Institute, and the Society of Ortho-Bionomy just to
name a few.
What is the Cranial Sacral system?
The cranial bones
are connected to the sacrum by a continuous membrane system of connective tissue that houses the brain and spinal cord. The
spinal fluid is pumped through the membranes, creating a rythm, or cranial pulse, that is similar to the heartbeat and can
thus be monitored and balanced. The whole body expands and contracts with this rythm, but the cranial pulse can be most easily
felt on the head.
What is a CST session like?
During a
Cranial Sacral Therapy session, a light, gentle touch, about the weight of a nickel, is used to tune into the tissue of the
body and feel for the subtle rythm of the cerebrospinal fluid. The therapist may introduce small movements to assist the
tissue to "unwind". The whole body is addressed with a concentration placed on the cranial bones within the head and face
and the sacrum at the base of the spine. People's experiences during treatment may vary: some may notice and enjoy the fluidic sensations within
the body, others may feel as if they've gone to sleep, and some may find the work uneventful until they get up off the massage
table. All leave the session feeling profoundly relaxed with an overall sense of well-being that may last for a number of
days.
What can be achieved by bringing your Cranial Sacral system into balance?
Because Cranial Sacral
Therapy is a non-invasive form of bodywork that works with the central nervous system to stimulate your body's own natural
healing mechanisms, it is appropriate for anyone from babies to the elderly. CST can be extremely effective in dealing with
many conditions including the following:
- Release
of accumulated stress
- Achieving a general state of well-being
- Release of emotional holding patterns
- Relief from headaches and other problems associated with
the head, jaw, neck, pelvis and diaphragm
- Conditions as diverse as learning disabilities, poor concentration, biochemical dysfunction, and
palsy start to clear up with CST
To schedule an appointment or to learn more
about Cranial Sacral Therapy, call us at (310) 577-9738 or email Spirituality Spa at:
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The modalities used at Spirituality Spa are preventative
therapies whose ultimate purpose is wellness. These modalities, either individually or in conjunction with each other, do
not constitute medical advice or treatment. Individuals with prior medical problems should seek the advice of a physician
and some conditions require medical or psychological referral.
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