Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the body’s natural ability to release tension and restore balance. It is suitable for all ages, from newborns to older adults, and even mothers with their babies. It is a beautifully supportive and restorative practice that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.

The therapy focuses on the craniosacral system: the bones of the head and spine, the membranes (meninges), and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that cushions and nourishes the brain and spinal cord. As CSF circulates, it creates a subtle rhythm called the Craniosacral Rhythm (CSR). Practitioners use a light touch to sense how this rhythm moves through the body and where strain patterns, restrictions, or areas of reduced mobility are present.

These restrictions can arise in the fascia or in deeper structures such as the dura mater or cranial sutures. Because tension transfers through the fascial network, the area that needs support may not be the same place symptoms are felt. CST follows the body’s internal guidance, addressing both the root of an issue and any compensatory patterns.

Clients often choose CST for support with headaches, migraines, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, fatigue, digestive tension, and nervous system dysregulation. It appears to complement the body’s natural healing processes and is often used alongside conventional care.

CST may also involve SomatoEmotional Release, a recognised process that allows emotional experiences held in the tissues to gently resolve. This does not replace counselling, but can accompany physical release and deepen the therapeutic process.