Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

WG Sutherland discovered movements intrinsic to the cranial membranes which justify the micro-mobility of the bones of the skull. The biomechanics of hundreds of joints in the skull affect the body in many ways. The consequences on the sensory organs, the cranial nerves, the different parts of the brain are vast.

Cranial treatment can support a variety of issues such as:

  • Concussions/Trauma

  • Poor sleep

  • Increased Anxiety

  • Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Sinus Issues

Unlike force-based techniques, Craniosacral Therapy is a precise, gentle approach focused on the membranes, fluid systems, and neurological tension patterns around the brain and spine.

Using subtle contact, we assess and reduce restrictions that may be contributing to:

  • Persistent head tension

  • Post-concussion symptoms

  • Stress overload

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Jaw & sinus pressure

This allows the nervous system to shift out of “fight-or-flight” and into a more regulated state.

What Makes It Different

Most treatments focus only on muscles and joints.

Craniosacral Therapy focuses on:

  • The dural membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

  • Cranial motion & mobility patterns

  • Autonomic nervous system regulation

  • Fluid dynamics that influence pressure & tension

It’s especially useful when:

  • Adjustments feel too aggressive

  • The system feels “overloaded” or sensitive

  • Stress and recovery capacity are limiting progress

Common Reasons Patients Choose Cranial Work

  • Concussion recovery support

  • Chronic headaches or migraines

  • Poor sleep or nervous system dysregulation

  • Increased anxiety or stress reactivity

  • TMJ or sinus pressure

  • Post-trauma tension patterns