Gabrielle McNaughton
Craniosacral Therapy in London for Adults and Children

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS

Craniosacral Therapy is a subtle and deep hands on bodywork that can help to relieve many symptoms, assist in acute and chronic conditions and also support transistional periods in life.
Developed from osteopathy, it listens to fluid expression that emanates from the core of the central nervous system and beyond into the entire body creating a rhythmic and tide like pulsation that is known as craniosacral motion.

As so much of our bodies have a fluid essence, the structures and tissues can retain the imprinting of our lifes experience. This can be both physically from injuries, strains and illness or emotionally from anxiety, stress and challenging periods in life. Where there is imbalance or congestion the bones, organs and tissues will not be be expressing dynamic motion.

The therapist listens with a light hand contact to the inherent expression in the potent and fluid medium of the body, tuning into the energy dynamics of the body as well as the physical structures.
Accessing deep layers of stillness and motion from the inherent life force or Breath of Life can facilitate a transforming and healing experience.

The treatments can be deeply restorative and spacious for mind and body.
The amount of sessions required is dependant on each individual and circumstance, however a series of regular sessions can enhance the cumulative effects.

Working from the core expression and energetics of the body can have a profound effect on our psychological and emotional awareness.
Many people continue having sessions even when the main symptoms have disappeared for the general sense of simply feeling better for it.
Craniosacral therapy is gentle and non invasive so is suitable for most conditions however some conditions that respond well to treatments are;

Backpain, neck and shoulder pain
Injuries
Integration after accidents, shock and surgery
Headaches and migraines
Dental work, TMJ and teeth grinding
Depression and anxiety
Epilepsy
Low immunity and run down system
Physical and emotional stress

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

Craniosacral therapy can help children adjust to the profound changes created by growing and maturing. It supports physiological changes during this period of life by assisting the central nervous system to function more smoothly. This in turn can enhance a more balanced development both in the skeletal system and the endocrine system promoting a more efficient hormone secretion. It can also help to recharge the immune system and relieve pressures and stress from home, exams and school.
It can aid many conditions however the most commonly treated are ;

Accidents and injuries
Asthma and breathing difficulties
Dental work and its effects
Dyslexia Epilepsy
Exhaustion
Glue ear
Headaches
Low Immunity


It can also help resove any residual birth trauma that may be still with the child.
The benefits from cranial work can be far reaching in this area but notably it can influence key areas such as;

Relationships with parents/carers and others in their world
Relationship with nutrition and digestive issues
Sleeping patterns
Ability to concentrate

As these are extremely important foundations in a childs life, regular craniosacral treatments are a valuable asset to maintain a childs optimum health, happiness and potential.