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CranioSacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a method of evaluation and treatment that utilizes a gentle, non-invasive touch to detect abnormal tensions and imbalances within the body. This is done by gently touching the body to feel for the craniosacral rhythm.
 This rhythm is the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid as it courses around the brain and spinal cord. This rhythm can be felt anywhere on the body. It is conducted via the soft tissue just as a telephone signal is conducted through a line to the receiver. And when the signal becomes disrupted, we, as therapists, use this craniosacral rhythm to determine where the break in the signal is located.
These dispruptions tell us where the abnormal tensions and imbalances are that are causing the pain and then we are able to treat those areas. Through the gentle and non-invasive, but accurate touch, we begin to address the source of the pain rather than treat the symptoms.
Craniosacral therapy is beneficial for headaches, migraines, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, birth trauma, colic, failure to thrive baby, irritable newborn, depression, dyslexia, dental trauma, following dental procedures (such as fillings, crowns, braces, tooth extraction), fibromyalgia, hyperactivity, pre- and post- operative issues, problems during and after pregnancy, sciatica, sinusitis, sports injuries, stress and stress induced illnesses, traumatic injuries, vertigo, whiplash.
Lymph Drainage
 Lymph drainage therapy (LDT) uses a light manual touch to aid in the re-circulation of lymph fluid. The therapist uses flat hands and with all the fingers simulates a wavelike movement to stimulate the fluid flow.
By using this technique, the therapist can detect the quality of the flow throughout the body. The lymphatic system is critical to drain the toxins, foreign substances, excess proteins, and cellular waste out of the body. If the drainage system becomes sluggish, stagnate or blocked, then optimal cellular functioning becomes impaired and the individual may develop fatigue, pain, swelling, as well as many other physical ailments.
Lymph drainage is particularly beneficial for swelling, post-surgical inflammation and pain, detoxification, relief from acute or chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and deep relaxation.
Visceral Manipulation
 Visceral manipulation (VM) is a gentle manual therapy that works with the organs of the body (the heart, liver, lungs, intestines, kidneys and other internal organs). When the organs are unable to independently move or move in harmony with the other structures of the body due to abnormal tone, adhesions or displacement, then chronic irritation can develop causing pain or discomfort.
A therapist trained in visceral manipulation can feel for the motions of the organs and can use gentle techniques to free and optimize the organ’s tone and mobility. Visceral manipulation can be beneficial for people experiencing abdominal pain, decreased lung expansion or difficulties breathing, and many types of pain, including stomach, rib, and back.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a hands on technique, which evaluates and treats the fascial system throughout the human body. Fascia is the tough connective tissue, which webs itself from head to toe throughout our body without interruption. It surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body.
Tightness or binding in the fascial system can be caused by trauma, posture or inflammation. This tightness can create pain throughout the body because of the tremendous pulling forces on the body. Release of the fascial tightness can allow for freedom of movement for nerves, muscles, bones, and organs, thereby often decreasing the associated pain.
Myofascial release can be beneficial for traumatic or sports injuries, movement restrictions, neurological conditions, scoliosis, menstrual and pelvic pain, headaches, TMJ, fibromyalgia and scarring.
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