the body,” she explains. “In my case, it helped me connect with my body so that I could honor it and do what it needed to rejuvenate itself.”
Craniosacral Therapy
Chiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice presi- dent of The Upledger Institute, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A craniosacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educator and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-related problems are a growing complaint in our modern world. Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quick- ly to the gentle touch of this modality. In a 2007 Massage magazine
article, she advised that the positive ef- fects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inher- ent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which the central nervous system functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, a wide range of sensory, motor and neu- rological problems are improved.”
CST practitioners listen with their
hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions through- out the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of the treatment can be wide-ranging, affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems as well as organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body.
A coin with different impressions on
each side is still only one coin, a blend of precious metals. When the coin is tossed to reveal either heads or tails, the visible symbol is one interpretation of the whole imprint—an analogy that may best define the difference between mas- sage and bodywork. All variations on the theme share the same goal—restoring health to the whole person.
Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Find other natural living articles at her website,
ItsAllAboutWe.com.
For More Information
International Association of Structural Integrators,
Theiasi.org
International School of Shiatsu,
Shiatsubo.com
Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars,
MyofascialRelease.com
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration,
Rolf.org
Upledger Institute International (craniosacral therapy),
Upledger.com
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