What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a light touch therapy which has been shown to be effective in supporting the central nervous system so that your child’s body can self correct and heal naturally. As the control centre of the body, the central nervous system influences every other major body system and function. That is why problems here can cause a wide range of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. By supporting the central nervous system and releasing restrictions throughout the body, Cranio sacral Therapy has shown to bring about profound healing. And because it is so gentle, no invasive and virtually risk -free, children of all ages can benefit from essential therapy.
How is Cranio sacral Therapy performed?
A typical Craniosacral Therapy session takes place in a quiet setting with the child resting at ease on a massage table or even engaged in play. Using light touch – generally no more than the weight of a penny – the therapist monitors the rhythm of fluid that is flowing around the central nervous system to detect potential problems. Delicate hands – on techniques are used to release tensions that may be affecting your child’s brain and spinal cord.. A session can last from 15 minutes to an hour. The result is a central nervous system, free of restrictions and a body thats able to return to its greatest levels of health and performances.
When did Cranio Sacral therapy begin?
Craniosacral Therapy was developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, an osteopathic physican featured in TIME magazine as one of Americas next wave of innovators. From 1975 to 1983 Dr. Upledger was a professor of bio-mechanics at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. While he was there he led a team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists and bio-engineers that performed and published the clinical research which formed the basis for the modality the named Craniosacral Therapy.Dr. Upledger’s accomplishment soon caught the interest of local parents who had children with learning disabilities, autism, hyperactity and dyslexia. The success rates for these children who received Craniosacral Therapy astounded even the researchers. Today, some of this therapys most effective results continue to occur with children.
The Benefits of Early Intervention
It is widely recognised that in certain circumstances, that the birth process can generate mild to severe central nervous system abnormalities. Craniosacral Therapy carried out in the delivery room or within the first few days of life can potentially reduce a wide spectrum of health challenges, many of which might not otherwise become apparent until the child is in school,. It can even address problems with head shape and skull-bone override, naturally. Many congenital and aquired health challenges also respond well to Craniosacral Therapy. It has shown to be effective at improving and maintaining a healthy immune system and because of its gentle, non invasive qualities, it seamlessly accommodates other therapies delivered by early-intervention medical teams.
Childhood conditions that can be avoided with Cranio Sacral Therapy
. ADD and ADHD
. Abnormal Spectrum and Sensory Processing Disorders
. Abnormal Muscle tone
. Chronic ear Infection
. Colic
. Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s palsy
. Down Syndrome and Genetic Disorders
. Emotional Problems
. Failure to Thrive Syndrome
. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
. Hearing Problems
. Hydrocepahalus
. In co-ordinations
. Impaired Immune System
. Learning DIsabilities
. Seizures
. Speech Disorders
. Strabsmus, Nystagmus and Other Disorders
. Reflux and digestive Disorders
. Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Cranio Sacral Therapy is now available in Dublin 15 Contact
The Clinics
Laurel Lodge Business Centre
Castleknock, Dublin 15
Tel: 01 822 2252
