During this extremely gentle treatment the therapist can determine by touch, initially via the bones of the cranium and spine, what is going on in the body. This therapy is client-led; your body sets the pace of work so that you remain comfortable and in control and able to integrate the changes that occur. The client may feel a deep sense of relaxation combined with sensations of heat, tingling and pulsation. This therapy works with the fluids in the body, particularly that flowing from the head (cranium) to the sacrum.

CST works with the body’s natural rhythms. It is non-invasive: a light touch is usually all that is needed to achieve a response. If local pain makes it difficult to treat a particular part of the body directly it can be treated remotely. For example, a condition in the pelvis can be treated from the cranium. It is quite usual for symptoms in one part of the body to be treated elsewhere and for problems to be spontaneously corrected when other apparently unrelated conditions are being treated.

Cranial goes on working after the therapy session. It is gentle and entirely natural and because it progresses at a rate determined by the patient’s own healing process no harm can be done or negative side effects caused. It is common for various reactions to occur as with any natural healing, especially for a few days after a session, and changes in normal symptoms may be noticed. Treatment takes place fully clothed. Soft, loose clothing is best, allowing better relaxation for the client and more effective contact for the practitioner. Support garments should not be worn (with the exception of anything worn for medical purposes).

Notes: Can be used on babies to treat colic, the various problems arising from birth trauma such as distorted cranium, developmental difficulties in the head, spine and pelvis, glue ear. In older children and adults: persistent headaches, migraine, some disorders of the nervous system, asthma and other breathing difficulties, digestive/bowel disorders, facial pain, some eye and ear problems including tinnitus, and emotional disorders. Also effective for those seeking those seeking an increased sense of vitality and well-being.