The central nervous system is surrounded by fluid and membranes that protect and nourish it. Stress and strains can interfere with the healthy performance of the central nervous system and affect the whole body. CranioSacral Therapy helps to normalize the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhance the body’s ability to self-correct and alleviate a wide variety of conditions. 

Sessions are usually done with the receiver fully clothed and laying comfortably on a massage table.  The practitioner makes light contact with her hands and applies slow gentle touch on the head, face, torso and legs.

CranioSacral Therapy is usually profoundly relaxing.  The receiver typically feels held and comforted and often falls into a dreamlike state.  By the end of the session some feel as if their inner universe has softly shifted.

CranioSacral Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of concerns including but not limited to:

• TMJ
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic stress
• Neck & back pain
• Chronic sinusitis
• Migraine & headache
• Muscular tension and restricted movement

CranioSacral Therapy can also help shift emotional patterns that may be impacting ones health.

Response to CranioSacral Therapy is highly individual. The number of sessions needed can vary depending on the severity and duration of the person's condition. 
A single session can be beneficial or it may take several sessions over the course of several weeks. Many people find it helpful to receive CranioSacral periodically to help correct imbalances and recover from stress. 

CranioSacral Therapy is not recommended for conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes such as acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or severe bleeding disorders.

To learn more about CranioSacral Therapy visit www.Upledger.com

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