CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of whole body evaluation and treatment that may have a positive impact on nearly every system of the body, whether used alone or with more traditional healthcare methods. CST has been proven clinically effective in facilitating the body’s natural ability to self-heal. CST helps normalize the environment of the CranioSacral system.

The CranioSacral system is a core, physiological body system that extends from the skull, face and mouth down to the sacrum and coccyx. It consists of compartments formed by the dura mater membrane, cerebrospinal fluid, the bones that attach to the membranes, and the joints and sutures that interconnect these bones.

In the more basic sense, the CranioSacral system functions as a semi-closed hydraulic-system that bathes the brain and spinal cord and their compartment cells in cerebral spinal fluid, pumped rhythmically at a rate of 6 to 12 cycles per minute.

How does CST work?

By using about 5 grams of pressure, or roughly the weight of a nickel, the CST practitioner evaluates the system and the rhythm of cerebrospinal fluidpulsing within the membranes. Specific treatment techniques are then used to release retractions in sutures, fasciae, membranes, and any other tissues that may influence the CranioSacral system. Releasing restrictions in the CranioSacral system improves the functioning of the central nervous system.

CranioSacral therapy encourages the body to self-correct. By allowing the body’s self-intelligence to be present during the CST process, many imbalances can be self-corrected true the assistance of skilled therapist hands.

Experiencing CranioSacral Therapy

A session of CranioSacral therapy can run from 30 minutes to 60 or more. Be prepared to relax and discover your possibilities to reconnect and rebalance your body. Expect to feel rested and refreshed, as if your nervous system had been reset. Expect to feel whole, healthy and vibrant. And expect to be free, happier and a peace. All this is possible with CST.

The experience in your body may manifest as a sense of softness and a more fluid energy flow that is almost like weightlessness. Your body awareness also can be increased  to feel your own CST rhythm. CranioSacral therapy has different techniques to tap open different energetic avenues and release the restrictions that may be holding your tissues, bones and joints.

The therapist’s palpation skills will measure and assess your spinal fluid mobility and your own body intelligence and inner wisdom will help during the session to address specific areas that can be restricted form the head to the hips, ribs or neck.

The body’s inner intelligence is always available. Tapping into it is a matter of having a pure intention, the time and some desire to acknowledge yourself.

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 Lupita Hernendez CMT CST practices in Murrieta at Atisha’s Healing Spa, located at 24710 Washington Ave, Suite 5. Call for an appointment, 951-461-0962.