The Foundations of Our Approach

The Foundations of Our Approach

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is directly evolved from the core traditions of cranial osteopathy established in the early 20th century.  While our practice focuses exclusively on delivering Advanced CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation/Fascia Therapy rather than osteopathic treatments, these gentle manual principles guide every session.  By understanding the profound connection between the body's structural systems and the central nervous system, we are able to release deep-seated restrictions and naturally restore systemic function.

Visceral Manipulation & Fascia Therapy

Deep Connective Tissue Care

"Viscera" relates to the internal organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. Surrounding and supporting these organs is a vast, continuous tissue know as fascia.

Physical trauma, surgeries, infections, or repetitive stress can cause this deep fascia to tighten or form adhesions, directly restricting your organs' natural mobility and creating tension patterns that can pull on your spine, joints, and muscles.

Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that aids your body's ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and dysfunction. Visceral Manipulation, or VM, does not focus solely on the site of pain or dysfunction, but evaluates the entire body to find the source of the problem. The therapist feels for altered or decreased motion within the viscera, as well as restrictive patterns throughout the body and then applies VM techniques. VM therapy re-establishes the body's ability to adapt and restore itself to health.