CranioSacral Therapy Overview for the Physical Therapist

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral 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 craniosacral system, which has been shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and more. CST has also been shown to help with the physical components related to such somatic conditions as Post Traumatic Stress, depression and anxiety.

By facilitating the body's natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for helping people with a wide range of healthcare challenges associated with pain and dysfunction.

Upon completion of this session, the attendee will:

• Learn the parameters of the CranioSacral rhythm and how to palpate it.
• Learn how to evaluate the body using the CranioSacral rhythm and  how to treat the horizontal diaphragms of the body.
• Learn how to use the direction of energy concept therapeutically  to facilitate tissue release.