Cranio
Sacral
Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) was pioneered
and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive
scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where
he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning
of a physiological body system called the cranio sacral system - comprised
of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the
brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight
of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the cranio sacral
system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly
used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance
to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated
with pain and dysfunction, including:
• Migraine Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Colic
• Autism
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Orthopedic Problems
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Scoliosis
• Infantile Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Chronic Fatigue
• Emotional Difficulties
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
• Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Post-Surgical Dysfunction
SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles
of Cranio sacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual
effects of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results
using CST and other complementary therapies.
• Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through
more than 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet,
hard palate and hyoglossal tissues.
• Locate and release Energy Cysts.
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Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structuralireleases.
• Refine listening and comprehension skills.
• Improve palpation and whole-body evaluation skills.