So, what is CranioSacral Therapy? CST is an extremely gentle procedure that corrects problems associated with the Brain and Spinal Chord function. Problems may include chronic pain, eye difficulties, Scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and other health challenges. CST is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress from your central nervous system. You also benefit from overall increased wellbeing and resistance to disease.

The CranioSacral system consists of the Membranes and Cerebrospinal Fluid that surround and protect the Brain and Spinal Chord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which makes up the Cranium, down to the Sacrum, or the tailbone area. Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the Brain and Spinal Chord, and imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor, or neurological disabilities.

The Upledger Institute, Inc, Health Plex Clinic from 1996 to 1997 carried out the first known programme to incorporate CranioSacral Therapy (CST), a proven Therapeutic Modality, simultaneously while being in contact with Dolphins. The very favourable outcomes experienced by the diverse patient population highlighted the importance of Dolphin sound and energy and the success in treatments when combined with CranioSacral Therapy.

CranioSacral Therapy has become widely recognized. The US Government have used it successfully to treat Vietnam War veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The RUC in Norther Ireland has used CranioSacral Therapy to successfully treat victims of violence. In Ireland, CranioSacral Therapy is successfully used to treat children with learning and brain disorders.

Information provided by Mike and Heath Wilson, Irish Sponsors for the Upledger Institute

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