Craniosacral therapy (CST) was developed about 30 years ago by John Upledger, DO. Dr. Upledger originally studied the practice of cranial osteopathy, which was devised by William Sutherland, DO in the early twentieth century, but adapted it based on his own research and personal observation during his career as an osteopathic physician. Light touch coupled with intent and direction of energy is used to bring the cranial, spinal, and pelvic structured back into balance and to remove blockages that the body’s own physiologic forces have been unable to overcome. One of the hallmarks of craniosacral therapy is the use of a very light touch. The amount of pressure used is seldom more than 1 ounce, and is often more on the order of 5 grams the weight of a nickel. By using such gentle pressure, the therapist assists the client’s body to self-correct and avoids encountering resistance. This therapy involves the Craniosacral system which extends from the skull to the bottom of the spine and consists of the brain, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid and surrounding membranes. The practitioner uses a light touch to restore cerebrospinal fluid movement. This can help treat such conditions as headaches, eye and ear problems as well as whiplash and back pain. Some medical massage schools do offer advanced training programs and educational curriculums that involve neuromuscular therapy, advance craniosacral therapy; and other related subjects in effort to promote continuing education to licensed massage therapists. Some of the many educational programs offered in these natural health curriculums are studies in spa and aromatherapy; acupressure; alternative health; clinical hypnotherapy; craniosacral therapy; Herbology; energy healing; self-healing techniques; chair massage and massage therapy; life coaching; and holistic studies - to list just a few interesting subjects. Finally, we have Craniosacral Therapy. This involves the craniosacral system, the part of the body which extends from the top of the skull to the bottom of the spine. What the therapist does is uses touch to restore the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid. Many people find this form of therapy works effectively in treating such conditions as headaches, ear and eye problems and also for the treatment of back pain, including whiplash. While some massage therapy schools may focus primarily on basic massage methods, others provide all-inclusive, practical training in a broad collection of somatic techniques. In addition to deep tissue, Swedish and sports massage, students can receive comprehensive training in over a hundred types of massage-related therapies, such as: medical massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular massage therapy, prenatal massage, Shiatsu, reflexology, Tuina, Thai massage, craniosacral therapy, and many others. Other non-conventional medical therapies that are taught at alternative medicine schools may be Ayurveda;, osteopathy, macrobiotics, orthomolecular medicine, craniosacral therapy, hypnotherapy, iridology, aromatherapy, and even visualization techniques. Alternative medicine is a practice used to replace conventional alopathy. Alternative medicine involves spritual, religious, metaphysical, innovative approach to healing.
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