Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is not only intended for pain relief or specific ailments—it can also be used preventively to help the body maintain balance and optimal functioning. Since it has a relaxing effect on the nervous system, the therapy is also beneficial for people who don't have pronounced problems but want to reduce stress, improve concentration, or generally support their health. CST is a safe and effective method that can be applied at any time, regardless of current condition.

Craniosacral therapy is very gentle and safe, but some clients may experience mild fatigue or heightened emotional reactions during or after the treatment. These reactions are normal and part of the body’s adjustment process to change.

Craniosacral therapy does not act only on the physical level; it also has a profound impact on the client’s emotional state. During treatment, long-held tensions are often released, which can include emotional discharge. This reaction is natural, because body and mind interact—when physical tensions are released, suppressed emotions stored in the body are often released as well.

Clients may experience a wide range of emotions, such as sadness, joy, relief, or even anger, which is a sign that the body is processing and releasing deeper layers of stress and emotional trauma. This process can be very liberating and contributes to a sense of inner balance and peace.

Preparation isn’t complicated - just come in comfortable clothing and be ready to relax. The client doesn’t need to do anything active during the treatment; the therapy is completely passive and tailored to individual needs.

The number of treatments needed depends on the client’s individual needs, the nature of the issue, and therapy goals. Some clients notice improvements after the first session, such as reduced pain or a sense of deep relaxation, while achieving lasting changes and resolving chronic problems typically requires several sessions (3–4 treatments).

Craniosacral therapy, although extremely gentle to the touch, has significant effects on the body. It works on the trunk’s fascial system—from the pelvic and respiratory fascia all the way to the thoracic fascia and the atlanto-occipital joint. Likewise, using specialized techniques, the bones of the skull are mobilized via the sutures between them. What sets craniosacral therapy apart from other methods is its work on cerebrospinal fluid: listening to its production and reabsorption, then holding and manipulating the fluid.

Depending on the context and specifics of your problem:
If you are in an acute painful phase, CST is used to calm your entire system and ensure the fastest, best possible recovery from the acute phase so you can continue with other therapeutic procedures. If you come to CST during a chronic pain phase, the therapy is performed to increase your capacity for receiving and processing subsequent therapeutic procedures.