CranioSacral Therapy
Blanca Noel is an Upledger CranioSacral Therapist and has served on the faculty of the Upledger Institute.
CranioSacral Therapy of CST was pioneered and developed in 1975 by John E. Upledger, an osteopathic physician and professor of biomechanics at Michigan State University. Using a team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists, and bioengineers, he conducted extensive scientific research on the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord.
While assisting during brain surgery, Dr. Upledger discovered the craniosacral rhythm. By monitoring this rhythm, he developed techniques to detect and correct restrictions which inhibited functioning of the central nervous system. These gentle-touch methods also were found to stimulate the natural healing process, resulting in overall well-being and resistance to disease.
The principles and techniques of CST are very much in harmony with ancient as well as contemporary concepts of spirit, body, and soul as well as mind, matter, and psyche. In CranioSacral Therapy, the vibrations of the patient’s energy fields are positively influenced by the practitioner. These techniques create movements of energy which are instrumental in improving a particular condition and which help restore balance on many levels.
In the traditional and alternative health care communities, CranioSacral Therapy has gained a reputation for providing significant improvement for a wide range of conditions ranging from infant disorders to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning soldiers. Though some clients have experienced total alleviation of symptoms through this therapy, it is not intended to be a replacement for the services provided by a physician.
One does need not be ill to benefit from CranioSacral Therapy. The work helps individuals at all levels—physical, mental, and spiritual. The benefits include a feeling of renewal and an ability to function at optimum levels. Through CST, the joy of living is increased, resulting in diminished stress and anxiety.
Below is a partial list of conditions which respond effectively to CST.
Autism
Cancer
Central Nervous System Disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Colic
Emotional Difficulties
Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
Infantile Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Migraine Headaches
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
Orthopedic Problems
Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Scoliosis
Stress and Tension-Related Problems
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries