Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a deep healing modality that acknowledges deep forces in the human body called Primary Respiration. Primary respiration is expressed in the body as a series of stable and palpable tidal rhythms that inform healing decisions in the body. To put it more simply, BCST helps your body bring its healing intentions front and center, where they can do the most good.

As a RCST® Registered Biodynamic Craniosaral therapist, I understand that within each human being there is a subtle tide-like force called primary respiration that manifests as a biodynamic potency and organizing force within the human system.

My role is to perceive the subtle rhythmic pulsations and motions that primary respiration generates, and to respond to the healing intentions of your body. During each session, I orient myself to your history, which is expressed in the dynamics of the fluids, cells, and tissues of your body. In addition, I relate clinically to patterns of trauma, distress, and illness within the context of intrinsic health. My intention is to encourage new levels of order and balance in both your mind and body.

Each session is comprised of a gentle listening touch, which is both diagnostic and therapeutic. You may feel deep relaxation and become aware of alterations in fluid pressures, tissue motions, heat, tingling, feeling-states, and energy movement. Your awareness of such personal processes is an integral part of this work, as BCST is an experiential exploration that encompasses not only physical sensations, but also our mental processes, feelings, and emotions. Tension anywhere in your body can restrict the flow of the craniosacral rhythm. Practitioners use gentle touch, often less than a nickel’s weight, to allow the system to correct itself. In the process, tension can release, allowing for positive change to occur throughout your body.

Craniosacral therapy works directly with the all the body’s tissues and systems, but can also have a positive effect on the energy systems that connect the body, mind and emotions. It can help reduce pain, decrease anxiety, improve sleep and aid recovery from injury and surgery. For you, too, the healing and gentle balancing properties of craniosacral therapy can offer relaxation, increased energy and a heightened sense of physical and emotional well-being.

Why Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy works with the nervous system, circulatory system and musculoskeletal system. It is suitable for all ages from infants to the elderly. Even complex problems such as fibromyalgia and arthritis respond well to this therapy.

• Anxiety

• Injuries to the head or spinal cord, concussions and TBI’s. Whiplash.

• Insomnia

• Digestive problems

• Depression

• Headaches and Migraines

• Visual problems

• Pain

• Improved immune fuction

• Faster recovery from surgery or injuries

• TMJD

• In children, birth trauma, leaning difficulties, chronic ear problems, tongue tie, and hyperactivity.

What to expect during a session

For a craniosacral session, you lie fully-clothed on a comfortably padded table. Your therapist begins by placing the hands at your feet and simply feeling or “listening” to the primary respiration and the craniosacral rhythm.

She may also place the hands on your ribs, shoulders, thighs or feet, and may hold a position for some time according to your needs. We sometimes use craniosacral therapy along with other forms of bodywork—such as reflexology and reiki—in the same session to powerfully reinforce each other.

Craniosacral treatments are most often deeply relaxing. You may have a sense of dropping or deepening into the area your therapist is working. You may feel pulsing or a spreading warmth. Some people notice a heightened body awareness.

After a session, you might feel energetic, sleepy or a little scattered. Even if you fall asleep or don’t feel much of anything at first, subtle but profound changes may be occurring that will help you heal over time.