What Is Cranio-Sacral Therapy

Cranial-Sacral Therapy is a gentle technique that focuses on the cyclical wave of cerebrospinal fluid, known as the craniosacral rhythm, which flows within the membrane around the brain and spinal cord. This rhythmic motion occurs subtly at the head (cranium) and the base of the spine (sacrum). Practitioners, through delicate touch equivalent to or less than a nickel's weight, perceive and enhance these movements in various parts of the body.

The interaction between the practitioner and the body is nuanced, with the practitioner initially placing hands on the body to "listen" to the craniosacral rhythm. Beyond listening, the therapy allows for the release of physical, mental, and emotional tension, improving the function of every system in the body. Conditions related to stress, such as anxiety, insomnia, depression, as well as issues with organ functions, breathing difficulties, and headaches, often show improvement with craniosacral therapy.