What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy enhances the functioning of the physiological body system that envelopes the brain by manipulating the bones of the skull to treat a diverse range of symptoms/conditions - from simple headaches to spinal cord injuries.

Craniosacral Therapy - A Primer

Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, also spelled CranioSacral bodywork or therapy) is an alternative medicine therapy used by osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and occupational therapists. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which allows them to tune into what they call the craniosacral rhythm.

The History and Development of Craniosacral Work

by Michael Kern, DO., R.C.S.T., M.I.Cr.A., N.D.

extracts from 'Wisdom In The Body - The Craniosacral Approach To Essential Health' by Michael Kern, published by Thorsons/HarperCollins

"Worms will not eat living wood where the vital sap is flowing; rust will not hinder the opening of a gate when the hinges are used each day. Movement gives health and life. Stagnation brings disease and death."  - proverb in traditional Chinese Medicine.

The Purpose of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

by Michael Shea, Ph.D.

Welcome to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: a Primer. This is a truly revolutionary way to work with health and healing. First let me go over the concept of biodynamics for you and look at the world through that filter. It is helpful to define the term biodynamic, especially the way it is used in the practice of craniosacral therapy. It comes from the embryological research of Eric Blechschmidt (1977, 1978). Dr. Blechschmidt made two critical findings.