Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on therapy that focuses on the craniosacral system, which is made up of the bones of the skull, spine, and pelvis, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that flows through these structures.

The craniosacral system is connected to the rest of the body and therefore when restrictions are present it can affect the entire body. The opposite is also true, any restrictions in the body can affect the craniosacral system.

In this approach, light touch is used to assess and release restrictions affecting the craniosacral system. Gentle pressure is also applied as needed to help the bones of the skull, spine, ribs, and pelvis move more freely. It is a whole-body, whole-person approach that relieves pain and promotes healing.

This therapy can help with:

• Migraines and headaches
• Chronic neck and back pain
• PTSD
• Motor coordination impairments
• Immune disorders
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Chronic fatigue
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Sensory processing
• And many other conditions

Radiance Therapy & Wellness is a somatic occupational therapy practiced based in san luis obispo, CA. We offer in-office, online, or in-home wellness programs.

Craniosacral therapy can be incorporated as one part of your somatic occupational therapy wellness program. Or, it can be the primary focus of your care based on your goals and needs.

If you are receiving the care in person, craniosacral therapy consists of very gentle hands on assessments and treatments that are performed while on a massage/treatment table.

If you live out of the area you can still receive effective therapy that includes somatic practices following the principle of craniosacral therapy. The primary principle being that we all have an innate healer within and with skilled guidance can access that healing capacity.

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