Cranial Sacral Therapy

Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, calming technique experienced by the whole body.

Palpation is the process of using the hands to assess the body, especially while feeling for restrictions, disconnection and misalignment. It’s equally important as a diagnostic tool and as a therapy.

It’s mostly sensed at the head and sacrum and through the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) which surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord.

With a very light touch the practitioner listens to the body and CSF feeling for motion, rhythm and restrictions and then gently helps to facilitate movements that release and restore the body to a place of comfort.

Manual Therapy for Cranial and Spinal Nerves

Did you know that you have twelve cranial nerves that have unique, specialized and hyper-sensitive impacts on our cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual state of being?

And did you know that specific activation, clearing, pacifying or integration, depending on your needs, can create subtle changes to our entire being?

This process is called ‘Manual Therapy for Cranial and Spinal Nerves’. It’s a non-invasive, touch based modality, to the nervous networks of the head and whole body which are often delivered while you recline in a chair or relax on my table, to receive.

It gently helps us restore and rebalance from physical and emotional traumas and supports the brain, central nervous system, cerebral spinal fluid and dura (membrane) that protects and nourishes the brain.

Know that you have the wisdom and physical memories to welcome healing.
But yes, sometimes we need someone skilled to give our body the nudge and remind us of what wholeness feels like.

Muscle Energy Technique

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a gentle method of manual manipulation used to align the whole skeletal system such as the spine, pelvis, sacroiliac joints and ribs. The goal of Muscle Energy is to restore maximal, pain-free movement of the musculoskeletal system in postural balance.

Positional Release Therapy

Positional Release Therapy (PRT) is also known as Strain Counter Strain and Structural Relief Therapy. It is a passive technique that corrects muscle, bone and joint dysfunction. This is done by placing the body in an ideal condition of comfort, shortening the muscles and reprogramming the jammed signals of the muscles to and from the brain.

Sacral Occipital Technique

Sacral Occipital Technique involves changing the alignment of the pelvis. It is extremely beneficial in relieving discomfort from sciatica, disc protrusion, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and all other types of low back pain.

Visceral Manipulation

Visceral Manipulation is a gentle technique used to improve organ function. When one organ doesn’t move in harmony with its companionable viscera (organs) due to a variety of reasons such as abnormal tone, adhesions or surgery, it works against the body’s other organs and structures. With a gentle touch Viscera can be shifted and vitality improved so they can work at their optimal well being.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy aids in releasing muscles and deeply held patterns of tension. It also helps to remove toxins and encourages the muscle to operate at full capacity.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is the subtle manipulation of the sheet of tissues that covers the muscle. The focus is to release the fascia and restore the body to its normal position.

Ergonomics, Posture and Stretching

Ergonomics, Posture and Stretching are important factors in helping people achieve more comfort in their bodies. Learning how to adapt our work, chores and play spaces, as well as improving our posture can result in a lifetime of better health. Learning how to properly stretch can prevent injuries, decrease pain and is a very important factor in maintaining a healthy body and mind.