PHYSIOTHERAPY
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive manual therapy that supports your body’s natural ability to heal. Developed by osteopathic physician Dr. John Upledger, this holistic treatment uses a light touch to balance the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect your brain and spinal cord.
By relieving deep tension in the central nervous system, CST boosts immune function, helps prevent illness, and restores full-body health. It is safe and effective for clients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.
Conditions Treated
Because CST releases restrictions in the central nervous system, it can effectively relieve a wide range of medical problems and chronic conditions, including:
- Chronic Pain: Migrains, headaches, chronic neck pain, and pack pain.
- Stress & Fatigue: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and stress-related disorders.
- Trauma Recovery: Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress.
- Neurological & Motor Issues: Tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, and coordination impairments.
- Emotional Wellness: Anxiety, tension, and the physical manifestations of depression.
- Pediatric Care: Colic, reflux, and developmental delays in babies and children.
Why Choose CranioSacral Therapy?
In our busy, fast-paced world, it is easy to ignore minor aches and pains. However, your body keeps track of every stressor.
- The Compensation Cycle: When you ignore minor pain, your body compensates to keep you moving. Over time, these compensations build up.
- The Tipping Point: Eventually, the craniosacral system becomes overwhelmed and can no longer adapt, leading to severe, chronic pain.
- The Full-Body Connection: Connective tissue (fascia) links your brain to the rest of your body. Because of this, an injury in one area can cause a “ripple effect” elsewhere. For example, an old concussion from your youth can directly contribute to hip pain or mechanical pelvic imbalances in later years.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
Trauma is not just stored in our minds; it is also held in our physical bodies. As highlighted in Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s landmark book, The Body Keeps the Score, and proven by Dr. Upledger’s research, fascia can hold onto memories of past emotional and physical trauma.
These subconscious emotional blocks cause physical changes in your tissue, leading to persistent pain that will not go away until the emotional energy is released.
- Integrated Care: We combine traditional CranioSacral touch with gentle dialogue and guided imagery to help your body safely let go of trapped restrictions.
- Client-Led Healing: The entire focus is on supporting your personal comfort, pace, and physical wellness goals.
- Our Scope of Practice: While our physiotherapists are highly trained in this holistic physical modality, they are not psychologists or counselors. SER sessions focus strictly on physical tissue release, not psychological counseling.
Meet Our Specialist
Our physiotherapist, Elisabeth McLatchie (CST-T: SER1), has completed advanced, specialized training in SomatoEmotional Release to help guide you safely through your recovery journey.
What to Expect During Your First Appointment
Your first session is designed to establish a safe, relaxing space for your recovery.
- Initial Assessment: We start with a brief discussion about your health history, current symptoms, and your wellness goals.
- Full Comfort: You will remain fully clothed during the entire session. We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing.
- The Treatment: You will lie face up on a comfortable, padded treatment table.
- Gentle Touch: The therapist uses a very light touch—roughly the weight of a nickel—to evaluate your craniosacral rhythm and locate areas of tension or restriction.
- Deep Relaxation: Most clients experience a profound sense of relaxation, and some may even drift off to sleep during the session.
Ready to Restore Your Body's Balance?
Do not wait for your body to signal its pain louder. Take a proactive step toward lasting health and emotional release today.