Craniosacral Therapy
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy, or cranial sacral therapy (CST), is a gentle, noninvasive and hands-on treatment that may provide relief from pain, like headaches and neck pain, TMJ, nerve pain, side effects of cancer treatment and more. This therapy can also be good for fertility, TMJ, migraines, morning sickness, ADHD and whiplash injuries (at least 72 hours prior). Therapists use a very light touch which makes for a very relaxing treatment. Craniosacral works with the parasympathetic nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid. Therapists will hold various points on the body for several minutes at a time, allowing space for the body to relax and release. This therapy is usually done fully clothed unless you are adding it onto another massage session.
Our recommendation is to start with a 30-minute 10 step protocol. The therapist can recommend whether you should continue to do 30-minute treatments or 60-minute treatments to customize your experience to best suit your individual needs moving forward.
Craniosacral Therapy Pricing
- $70 for 30 minutes
- $120 for 60 minutes
- $60 for 30 minutes Add On
“Craniosacral was so helpful with morning sickness during my first pregnancy. I came to Nurturing Touch for a 60 minute craniosacral treatment to help my morning sickness. I felt so relaxed during the treatment and felt better and better throughout that day. When I woke up the next day, my morning sickness was completely gone and never returned. I’ve told so many people about Craniosacral!”
– Amy
Things to Consider Before Craniosacral Therapy
Cautions: This therapy can be very opening of the nervous system which can sometimes cause emotional releases that clients may or may not be prepared for. Making sure that you don’t have something that requires intense focus and composure immediately following your craniosacral session can help you feel more comfortable post-treatment.
Craniosacral Therapy is contraindicated for anyone who has had a recent head injury within a week to make sure there’s no brain bleeds; anyone with a car accident who has not already been evaluated by their doctor; anyone with a diagnosis of pressure changes in the head or cerebrospinal fluid; no stents in place; no recent concussion or known blood clots.
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