CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle manual therapy that relaxes the CNS(central nervous system) to facilitate self- healing. When trauma is experienced the body naturally and immediately works to correct the effect of the trauma. For instance, if you receive a cut, you will bleed, the blood will coagulate and form a scab, then the body will regenerate tissue and heal the wound. This may sound s
imple, but the body goes through multiple complex tasks directed by the brain via the nervous system to achieve this healing. From birth our bodies are in a constant dance of self-correction and healing. When our body can not self-correct it will adapt. When it can no longer adapt is when we become vulnerable to disease and degradation. A skilled CranioSacral Therapist will palpate the body and can feel where the "inner wisdom/inner physician" is trying to make the self-correction. By gently encouraging the body toward it’s innate determined self-correction, the body can get past barriers or restrictions that may prevent self-healing. I've been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1995—NM #2316. While in massage school I was introduced to CranioSacral Therapy. My interest was piqued by the gentle, non-invasive aspect of this work. Facilitating a body's inner wisdom for a natural and therapeutic change is quite profound. My passion is to facilitate the healer within you. I am a Certified CranioSacral Therapist with the American CranioSacral Therapy Association (http://www.acsta.com/) and The Upledger Institute, International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (http://www.iahp.com/). Equine and small animal CST is a holistic healing method highly effective in improving the health and well-being of horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, lizards, etc... and can assist in a variety of situations including head shaking, head injuries and trauma, lameness, nerve paralysis, spinal injuries, emotional problems, behavioral and learning issues. I have found that CST is very effective for riders and pet owners.