Frequently Asked Questions:

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on healing method that releases tensions deep within the body to relieve pain and dysfunction.  It is a whole body therapy where the therapist works on most areas of the body.  The patient is fully dressed the whole time.  CranioSacral is named for the fluid that is in the spinal column that runs from the Cranium to the Sacrum.  The rhythm can be felt all over the body and a CranioSacral therapist can feel that rhythm and help it to run smoother, which helps the body to run more efficiently and improves the body's health and performance.  CranioSacral is a very relaxing therapy, as it directly involves the neurological system and helps to bring peace and balance to the body.

The benefits of CranioSacral are endless, as it is a way for the body to naturally heal itself.  Aside from the overall aspect of it helping the body to run smoother and more efficiently, the neurological system is getting support and/or correction.  

I like to compare a CST tune-up to giving your car an oil change, it just helps get the "gunk" out and helps the body to run smoother!

The possibilities are endless for CranioSacral Therapy.  Some of the conditions that can benefit from it are:

• Chronic Pain and Discomfort
• Chronic Ear Infection
• Colic
• Stress and Tension Related Disorders
• Autism Spectrum and Sensory Processing Disorders
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Infant and Childhood Disorders
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Seizures
• Reflux and Digestive Disorders
• TMJ Syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Chronic Fatigue
• Speech Disorders
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Fibromyalgia 
• Post-Concussion Symptoms
• Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia
• Hearing Problems
• Emotional Problems
• Failure-to-Thrive Syndrome
• Incoordination
• Impaired Immune System
• ADD/ADHD 
• PTSD
• Orthopedic Problems
• And Many Other Conditions

Depending on how the body is performing, the recommended frequency of CranioSacral Therapy can differ by a lot, but it is up to you how often you would like your children to get CranioSacral.  If they are experiencing a lot of pain or having a health issue, it would be best to have it done once or twice a week until the issue starts to relieve itself.  Children heal more quickly than adults and respond  very well to this very gentle, but deeply healing form of treatment.  

For mobile CranioSacral Therapy, I come to you in your home.   Depending on the age and needs of your child/children, I may or may not need my massage table for them, but I like to spend some time with mom and/or dad as well to assist the whole family in their health and wellness goals and may use a table for them.  I look at the whole dynamic, not just one kid or one issue, because I know that one issue could be impacting a lot of other areas in the whole picture of the family.

 It can actually be quite beneficial in the healing process to have as much of the family around for an infant or child's treatment for support and aid in the family's dynamic.  If all siblings or other parent cannot be there, its okay, but may be more impactful to have as many there as possible.