Craniosacral Therapy

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Available Days

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday

Available Times

8am – 6pm (last appointment)

Cost

$145 for 1 hour

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle bodywork that helps relieve compression in the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum, or the triangular bone located in the lower back, to stimulate and enhance the body's own natural healing processes. CST uses gentle pressure on the craniosacral system to relieve the pain and stress caused by compression. In addition, it can be used to help treat some conditions. CST was developed by osteopathic physician John Upledger in the 1970s as a form of cranial osteopathy.

How Does Craniosacral Therapy Work?

CST stimulates the cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the brain and the spinal cord and regulates the body's circadian rhythms to maintain good health and general wellbeing. The modality involves gentle palpation of the bones to eliminate blockages in the central nervous system that obstruct the normal flow of the spinal fluid and the body's natural ability to heal itself.

The Upledger Institute, a healthcare resource center, has listed various physical and psychological conditions that can be treated with CST:

Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Autism
Central nervous system disorders
Chronic fatigue
Chronic neck and back pain
Colic
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Emotional difficulties
Fibromyalgia and other connective tissue disorders
Infantile disorders
Learning disabilities
Migraine and headaches
Motor coordination impairments
Neurovascular or immune disorders
Orthopedic problems
Post-surgical dysfunction
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Scoliosis
Spinal cord injuries
Stress and tension-related problems
Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)

What Are the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy?

The gentle techniques used in CST allows the body to correct what needs to be corrected in it to relieve pain and improve all of its functions. As this happens, the person will notice a massive improvement in their health. They are able to sleep better, move better, feel less stressed and enjoy an increased level of energy. Additionally, CST can be beneficial to people suffering from:

Hyperactivity
Cerebral palsy
Dyslexia
Pain and stress associated with pregnancy
Digestive issues

What Can You Expect From Craniosacral Therapy?

CST is a noninvasive therapy that works with the entire structure, physiology, mind and spirit. During a CST session, the client usually lies on a massage table and the therapist will work through light clothing. CST is very gentle and profoundly relaxing and typically lasts between 40 to 60 minutes.

The practitioner uses five grams of pressure and will gently hold the client's feet, head, or sacrum to listen to their subtle rhythms. If they deem it necessary, the practitioner may gently press or reposition the client to normalize the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid.

During the treatment, the sensations felt by people receiving it are different. Some of these include:

Falling asleep
Sensing pulsations
Feeling deeply relaxed
Having a numbing "pins and needles" sensation
Having a hot or cold sensation

Is Craniosacral Therapy Safe?

CST is safe and beneficial to everybody, even babies, pregnant women and elderly people. It doesn't involve any force or pressure at all. The practitioner simply listens to what the body needs and allows it to make the necessary corrections by stimulating the cerebrospinal fluid.

Add On: Lomi 'ili (Hot Stones)

Lomi ‘ili have tremendous therapeutic benefits besides experiencing an ancient Hawaiian art form. The heat from the stones increases circulation. The improved blood supply moves inflammation out of the area and brings more healing nutrients in.

Any of the Lomi techniques can be used with the tools of the stones, because they relax all the tissues around the problem area. It increases the blood flow and heat, allowing the practitioner to get much deeper without creating a “guard” from the client’s body. These amazing tools from the earth will absolutely help to ground, nourish and obtain better results from the treatment.

Come rejuvenate your body, reset your mind, and discover a sense of renewed vitality at Elevata Retreat. Experience our blend of traditional and contemporary massage therapies and let the path to self-discovery, healing, and revitalization unfold.

ABOUT YOUR THERAPIST

Jeannette Oliver

My Journey to Hawaiian Lomilomi Practice

Sometimes transformation pops into our life in apparently simple but profound ways. It is a part of our earthly life that seems to manifest when the destiny intervenes. In the most mundane appearing circumstance, the preparation is being brewed behind the scenes and comes to form when we are not chasing it. This was the case in my path in massage therapy.

In returning to Hawaii from Australia in 1997 we ended up on the Big Island of Hawaii. I fell into working for a philanthropist, visionary who helped create the first integrative hospital in the USA, then becoming the outreach person for a successful Community Health initiative for a cluster of his non-profits we were facilitating. I really connected to the Hawaiian people, their way of life and was invited to study the traditional medicine.

In 2005, I met a highly revered master Aunty Margaret Machado and as she held my hands she said, “You do Lomi, it is in your heart and in your hands.” Aunty Margaret Machado is known as one of the first Hawaiians who started to teach outside of their ‘ohana (family). She was the Kupuna (elder) of the Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage (Lomilomi Aunty Margaret Style). I knew that when someone of that stature gives you a directive you better pay attention. So, my journey in Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage began. My training from her lineage was experienced directly in Hawaii through my Kumu (teacher) Haunani and several other respected Kumus throughout the years.

I have also gained more skills, knowledge and practices whilst working in Australia and believe we must grow and learn from many schools to blend what is needed to provide sessions unique to each person. This leads me to continue to grow and learn to bring what methods, knowledge and care I can to my clients.