Sydney Craniosacral Physiotherapy Brainspotting — Linda Macintyre

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle and non-invasive manual therapy, aimed at releasing restrictions, blockages or imbalances within the Craniosacral system, thereby enhancing the body’s natural ability for self-regulation and repair.
It is one of the few manual therapies that can help to regulate the autonomic nervous system, by helping the body switch out of either a flight/flight (sympathetic dominant) or dissociated/freeze state, into a parasympathetic or “rest and digest” state for repair and healing.

What is the Craniosacral System?

This important system includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord, as well as the bones of the cranium (skull) down to the sacrum (tailbone).
The rhythmic fluctuation of the CSF has a direct influence on the ultimate control system of the body, the central nervous system (CNS). Every cell in the body, including organs and the structures of the musculoskeletal, vascular, lymphatic, endocrine and respiratory systems, are connected to and controlled by the CNS. Any abnormalities in the craniosacral system can therefore have widespread effects, including sensory, motor and neurological issues. These could include chronic pain, learning difficulties, disrupted visceral (organ) function, motor-coordination impairments, headaches and migraines.
Common causes for imbalances include physical injuries, emotional stresses, toxicity, chronic illness and birth trauma.

Conditions which may be helped with CST include:

Migraines and Headaches | Chronic Neck and Back Pain | TMJ/jaw pain | Sinusitis | Tinnitus and Middle Ear problems | Stress and Tension related disorders | Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Motor-coordination Impairments | Digestive disorders and Colic | Learning disabilities | Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries | Chronic Fatigue | Insomnia | Fibromyalgia

What to expect from a
Craniosacral Therapy session?

The initial consultation will begin with a comprehensive assessment, looking at many different facets of a client’s history, lifestyle and health.
The treatment itself is very relaxing, with only a light touch used to contact the bones in the cranium (skull), spine and other parts of the body. The treatment DOES NOT involve any manipulation of joints and the client remains fully clothed during the treatment.

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