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Craniosacral Therapy
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a form of healing which, through light touch, facilitates the body’s natural powers of self-healing. At the core of the craniosacral system are the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. These create subtle motions and tide-like pulsations throughout the whole body, which are sometimes called the breath of life.
When a craniosacral therapist uses his or her hands to feel the patterns of movements, he or she can become aware of what is happening in the patient’s system. This enables the practitioner to create a therapeutic relationship with the patient’s body (and their mind, which controls the body). Thus therapists can gently release tensions and restrictions from past (or current) illnesses, accidents, emotional trauma etc. Craniosacral therapy was developed from the same roots as cranial osteopathy. It does not use manipulation. Instead, it allows the patient’s body to dictate how each treatment should progress.
Craniosacral Therapy is one of Natural Remedies from Shared Care's touching therapies together with Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Chiropractic, Healing Touch, Massage, Osteopathy, Reflexology and Shiatsu.
For details about how we classify our natural remedies and the lists see the natural remedies home page .
| A Selection of Videos about Craniosacral Therapy |
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| What is Craniosacral Therapy | CranioSacral Therapy Explained |
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Home Remedies related to Craniosacral Therapy
Home remedies - anything from "homework", exercises, reading and so on. Natural Remedies from Shared Care offers:-
| Selfhelp Books for Craniosacral Therapy | Priced in GB pounds |
| Other Products for Craniosacral Therapy | Priced in GB pounds |
| Selfhelp Books for Craniosacral Therapy | Priced in US Dollars |
| Other Products for Craniosacral Therapy | Priced in US Dollars |
What Does Craniosacral Therapy Help?
Craniosacral Therapy helps these problems:-
| ADHD |
| Anxiety and Panic Attacks |
| Autism |
| Child Care |
| Depression |
| Headache |
| Lumbago, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Back Pain |
| Migraine |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| Stress |
| Tinnitus |
Where to Find Craniosacral Therapy Therapists
Therapists for Craniosacral Therapy in these countries:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
| THEN |
Craniosacral Therapy Therapist Organisations
Please note that the qualifications and requirements for a therapist to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation.
The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their therapist lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| Craniosacral Therapy Association of Australia | Australia | National |
| The Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK | Great Britain | National |
| The Upledger Institute Ireland | Ireland | National |
| The Craniosacral Institute of New Zealand | New Zealand | National |
| The Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists | New Zealand | National |
| Craniosacral Therapy Association of South Africa | South Africa | National |
| The Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America | United States of America | International |
| The Upledger Institute International | United States of America | International |
Craniosacral Therapy Schools
Various schools and colleges will train people to be practitioners of Craniosacral Therapy. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.
How to Help your Therapist
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your therapist about the natural cure and your therapist will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
The "How to Help Your Therapist" page for Craniosacral Therapy
Where do Shared Care's Therapists Practice?
The Therapists for ALL Therapies/Teachings Listed for Each Country
The lists of therapists' organisations by country are also on these pages
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Find the list of therapists listed by therapy from the appropriate therapy page. For example, osteopaths from osteopathy and so on.
The Practices Listed for Each Country
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
General Interest Health Videos
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