CST treatment takes place in a relaxed, peaceful setting typically lying on a comfortable treatment couch. As a patient you remain fully clothed throughout the session so comfortable clothing is recommended.

Response to CST is highly individual and can change from treatment to treatment. Typical reactions are feelings of deep relaxation and warmth in the areas being worked on. Patients frequently express a sensation of feeling light and balanced both during and after treatment.

Predominantly treatment is focused around the head and spine but as the craniosacral rhythm can be felt throughout the whole body treatment isn’t restricted to just these areas.

Gentle, manual techniques are used to release body tissues in any problem areas. While most responses are physical ones it is not uncommon to feel an emotional release especially if the body has been holding onto tension for a long-time. 

The number and regularity of treatments varies enormously. For some people one session is all that’s required, more chronic problems can take several treatments and others seek regular treatments as a preventative therapy to keep the body in optimal health.

The types of problems people seek treatment for are many and varied. There are no age restrictions, treatment is safe and beneficial from new-borns and young children through to the elderly.

Examples of conditions frequently treated:

• musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction
  (eg neck & back pain)

• chronic pain

• whiplash 

• trauma to head and face
  (eg concussion) 

• headaches & migraines 

• jaw problems
  (eg Tempero mandibular joint pain TMJ )

• ear problems
  (eg tinnitus) 

• post surgery ... fascial restrictions, adhesions & scar tissue

• post dental surgery

• long term effects following accidents , injuries & trauma 

• birth trauma

• sleep disturbances 

• low energy, anxiety & stress

• PTSD