CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ROADMAP

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What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy involves subtle rhythms resembling a light tapping on key points of the body to manipulate the fluids especially the cerebrospinal fluid. The belief is that stress and trauma is locked in the body and craniosacral therapy enables the body to process then release it. As the practitioner palpates the patient's body, they feel in tune with the patient's needs.

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History:  Between1898-1900, Dr. William Sutherland studied cranial bones and believed cranial sutures were also responsive to subtle touch. The gentle motion affected the network of tissues and fluids especially the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

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What are the benefits?

Essentially it calms the central nervous system down which can help with sleeping, relaxation, improve behavior, stress management, might aid in enhancing effects in current evidence based therapies, and improve auto-immune response. Specifically with autism, it helps calm the body and re-tuning the nervous system. It can also benefit caregivers to avoid burnout.

 

What is it used for?

It's a holistic therapy to supplement other therapies. Patients express a feeling of deep relaxation during and after treatment. Sometimes, they feel light headed or thirsty. Drinking water after treatment is often recommended.  Craniosacral therapy is sometimes covered by insurances. Evidence based information is minimal because the research lacks well-designed random controlled trials.

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Recommended hours: Typically, sessions run 30 min-1 hr per session. Frequency is based on need and coverage.

​Recommend ages: Infants, children, teens and adults.

Recommended books:

​Rhythm and Touch: The Fundamentals of Craniosacral Therapy

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

Essentials of Craniosacral Balancing: A Practical Step-By-Step Visual Guide

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Certified Providers:

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Joanne Gallagher & DeJesus Family Chiropracter

Where: 298 Rock Glen Rd, Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania 18249

Call: (570) 708-0808

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Medtherapy Solutions

Where: 2015 Hamilton St Suite 203, Allentown, PA 18104

Call: 484-925-1507

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Modern Health Craniosacral Therapy

David Nemeroff, CST-T

Where: 2010 Eberhart Rd. Whitehall, PA 18052

Call:484-245-056

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Well of Life Center

Where: 201 Farm Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901

Call: 215-340-3930

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