Craniosacral Therapy

Sutherland

believed that the potency of the breath of life carries a basic intelligence and realized that the intrinsic force could be employed by the practitioner for promoting health

a balanced breath of life signifies a health systems and its an expression of health

altered balance leads to dysfunction

Primary Respiratory Mechanism

the manifestation of the life stream itself

Secondary Motion

breathing and heartbeat

Craniosacral System

a physiologic system that contains membranes, fluids, and bone that surrounds the CNS (brain & spinal cord)

function of the system is the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

Craniosacral Cycle

6 - 10 times per minute

Fascia System

made up of elastic like tissue that is coiled around collagenous material (like the coils of a bed)

Wolfs Law

over time bone and tissue under tension will adapt to the tension

Craniosacral Rhythm

CSF produced by the choroid plexus located in the posterior aspect of the 3rd and 4th ventricles of brain

4-5 ounces of CSF circulate at any one time

6 second cycle (3 fill and 3 emptying)

6-10 cycles per min average

Craniosacral Contraindications

acute stroke, cancer, and recent skull fracture

Sematoemotional Release

advanced technique which utilized craniosacral therapy along with dialoging and guided imaging to help address and free the body of emotional stresses that are manifesting into physical restrictions