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DISCOVER CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND SOMATOEMOTIONAL RELEASE
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician
John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at
Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and
Professor of Biomechanics.
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 has been shown to be beneficial for people seeking
help with a wide range of healthcare challenges and symptoms including:
* Migraines, Headaches
* Chronic Pain
* Motor-Coordination Impairments
* Central Nervous System Disorders
* Orthopedic Problems
* Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions
* Alzheimer's
* Spinal Cord Injuries
* Scoliosis
* Conception, Pregnancy, Birth
* Pediatric Challenges
* Learning Differences, ADD, ADHD
* Autism and Sensory Processing
* Chronic Fatigue
* Emotional Difficulties, Depression
* Stress and Tension-Related Problems
* Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
* Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) and Dental Challenges
* Immune Disorders
* Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
* Post-Surgical Dysfunction
* Sleep Challenges
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SomatoEmotional Release™ (SER) is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on
the principles of CST to help a person rid their body of the residual effects of
past injuries and negative experiences. SER is based on university research
conducted by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger and biophysicist Zvi Karni.
Physical forces enter a person's body at the time of an accident or injury. The
injured body may immediately begin dissipating these forces and the natural
healing process will follow, or the physical forces imposed upon the person's
body may be retained rather than dissipated. Drs. Upledger and Karni came to
realize that very often the body retained the emotional energy along with the
physical force, and called this localized and concentrated area that formed, an
"energy cyst." Initially the body accommodates to the presence of the energy
cyst, but over time the body weakens or tires of this accommodation, and can
develop symptoms of pain, dysfunction, or emotional stress.
SER facilitates a gentle process for releasing tissue memory, thereby helping
the person to decrease the adverse effects of past traumas. There is vast
research to show that a change in physical health is accompanied by a change in
mental health, and it is equally documented that the reverse is apparent. SER is
a holistic mind-body somatic approach that may also assist a person in gaining
insight as to how that held trauma is influencing their physical and emotional
health. SER can support the person transition from dysfunction and unresolved
issues towards wellness and optimal function.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions
deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health
and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E.
Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State
University where he served as professor of biomechanics.
Using a soft touch which is generally no greater than 5 grams - about the weight
of a nickel - practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that
surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive
health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it's
effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and
dysfunction.
View our Testimonials, including a video link from MCNBC with Aetna CEO.
HOW DOES CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY WORK?
Few structures have as much influence over the body's ability to function
properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system.
And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system
- the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and
spinal cord.
Every day your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate
for. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and
distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to
form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in restrictions. This can create
a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and
potentially every other system it interacts with.
Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple
methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner uses his or her hands
to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the
body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid
pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Soft-touch techniques are then used to
release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system.
By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing
the body's ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a
wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke
and neurological impairment.
CAN I TAKE CST COURSES IF I'M NOT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL?
We offer ShareCare Courses for people interested in CranioSacral Therapy who are
not healthcare professionals.
Many states and provinces require a license to touch in order to practice
CranioSacral Therapy. Check with your state or province to determine what laws
apply.
For any state/province that does not require a hands-on license to perform
CranioSacral Therapy, the following minimum prerequisite study is required:
1. 80 hours of Anatomy and Physiology and 15 hours of Pathology. One way to
satisfy this requirement is through the home study coursework, Upledger
Health Science Essentials, available through the London (Ontario) College of
Osteopathy.
2. 3 hours of ethics, from an accredited professional organization or school.
Upledger Health Science Essentials
IS THERE ANY CONDITION FOR WHICH CST SHOULDN'T BE USED?
This is not an exhaustive list of contraindications. We trust that each
practitioner will study the work further to understand indications and
contraindications in relation to working with clients with CranioSacral Therapy.
There are certain situations where application of CST would not be recommended.
These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in
intracranial pressure would cause instability. Acute aneurysm, cerebral
hemorrhage or other preexisting severe bleeding disorders are examples of
conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes.
HOW MANY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Response to CST varies from individual to individual and condition to condition.
Your response is uniquely your own and can't be compared to anyone else's - even
those cases that may appear to be similar to your own. The number of sessions
needed varies widely - from just one up to three or more a week over the course
of several weeks.
WHEN WAS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY DEVELOPED?
It was in 1970, during a neck surgery in which he was assisting, that
osteopathic physician John E. Upledger first observed the rhythmic movement of
what would soon be identified as the craniosacral system. None of his colleagues
nor any of the medical texts at the time could explain this discovery, however.
His curiosity piqued, Dr. Upledger began searching for the answer. He started
with the research of Dr. William Sutherland, the father of cranial osteopathy.
For some 20 years beginning in the early 1900s, Sutherland had explored the
concept that the bones of the skull were structured to allow for movement. For
decades after, this theory remained at odds with the beliefs of the scientific
and medical communities. Dr. Upledger believed, however, that if Sutherland's
theory of cranial movement was in fact true, this would help explain, and make
feasible, the existence of the rhythm he had encountered in surgery.
It was at this point that Dr. Upledger set out to scientifically confirm the
existence of cranial bone motion. From 1975 to 1983 he served as clinical
researcher and Professor of Biomechanics at Michigan State University, where he
supervised a team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists and bioengineers
in research and testing. The results not only confirmed Sutherland's theory, but
led to clarification of the mechanisms behind this motion - the craniosacral
system. Dr. Upledger's continued work in the field ultimately resulted in his
development of CranioSacral Therapy.
WHY STUDY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY WITH THE UPLEDGER INSTITUTE?
Why Study CranioSacral Therapy with The Upledger Institute?
View: CranioSacral Therapy 1 Training; Orientation (6 video modules,
approximately 90 minutes) with Eric Moya, RMT, CST-D, MS/Mfct
To find a CranioSacral Therapist, visit iahp.com
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