CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in Columbia, Maryland
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Using a soft touch that is no more than 5 grams -about the weight of a nickel- practitioners can release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger. This modality was developed after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics.
How does it work?
Few structures have as much influence over the body's ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. The central nervous system is influenced by the craniosacral system which is the membranes and fluid that surround, protect, and nourish the brain and spinal cord.
Your body endures stresses and strains every day that it must work to compensate for. These compensations often cause body tissues to tighten which can distort the craniosacral system and create restrictions around the brain and spinal cord. CST uses gentle touch to allow the body to release those restrictions and self-correct. CST has been shown to naturally decrease pain and stress, enhance disease resistance, and strengthen health and well-being.
Simply put, trauma can be physical, emotional, or even both. The body can hold on to this trauma as a way to protect itself and it manifests in the body as restrictions and tension. CST can help the body to release these restrictions.
What to expect during a session:
CST sessions take place while you remain fully clothed, in a calm and quiet setting. Because each person is unique, sessions and their after-effects will vary — you may feel immediate relief, or you may notice the return of an old sensation. Some clients experience a SomatoEmotional Release (SER), where the body processes stored tension through movement or emotion. I may gently support movement of various body parts to facilitate release. Any temporary discomfort typically subsides within 24–48 hours. Please allow yourself time and space to integrate the experience afterward.
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WHAT DOES CST ADDRESS?
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
Migraines and Headaches
Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Scoliosis
Central Nervous System Disorders
Learning Disabilities
ADD/ADHD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Orthopedic Problems
TMJ Syndrome
Pregnancy, Conception, Birth
And Many Other Conditions