BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & OSTEOPATHY
Restoring the dialogue with your body
Note: Although my background is in Osteopathy (Argentina),
I am not registered as an osteopath in Canada
and therefore practice as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Practitioner.
On this page I would like to share some insight
about both of these powerful modalities that have much in common.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Cranial Osteopathy are gentle therapeutic methods that, through palpation, can detect irregularities in the different systems of the body (musculoskeletal, fascial, nervous, visceral, fluidic). With a delicate contact, a treatment can help release tension, normalize structure
and bring back deep physiological harmonizations.
It's important to mention that this kind of treatment does not look to correct, fix things or impose changes
on your body. Cranial work sees and treats the person in a holistic light:
honouring the body, mind, heart and spirit.
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The footprints of trauma, disease and surgeries can be easily perceived and then gradually replaced into the original vital state:
A skilled craniosacral practitioner can perceive the imprints of trauma and can support the client in navigating the physical and emotional discomfort that challenging past events bring into their lives. Whether it's physical external forces or emotional stress that have been "stuck" in the body, overtime these unresolved events can develop symptoms of pain, tension, inflammation. In this work, the therapist facilitates a safe space where the client can potentially release this "tissue memory".
The tissue memory is the force that holds the patterns of tension in place.
The art of listening:
What you will experience is a delicate contact that is based on the art of listening.
The approach is extremely gentle and the contact is precise.
The releases can create a deep sense of peace and relaxation, and at times,
be quite cathartic. Whichever way they are experienced, they bring forth relief.
For everything and for everyone: all body tissues, all body systems:
Due to its non-invasive nature, biodynamic craniosacral therapy offers remarkable
support for infants, children, adolescents. As well as during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and elders.
Some common reasons for treatment that present in my practice are related to cranial and dental trauma and dysfunctions (concussions, head and brain injuries, dental interventions, oral surgeries, migraines, TMJ issues, teeth grinding/bruxism), as well as accidents, musculoskeletal tension and pain, digestive and/or urinary dysfunctions, female & male health, sleep disorders, stress, anxiety and depression.
Initial protocol:
It is recommended to receive 3 initial treatments, which can be spaced out a couple or a few weeks apart, depending on the client’s needs. This will allow us to delve much deeper into any patterns of restriction. (Acute cases may present differently, and may require more ongoing attention.)
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Cranial work can be of help with:
Headaches, migraines
Concussions, ear aches
Scoliosis, back pain, joint pain
Accidents, sprains, broken bones
Blunt force trauma
Recovering from surgery and breaking down of its scar tissue
Fibromyalgia, sciatica, neuralgia
Menstrual disorders, fertility, urinary complaints
Pre and postpartum,
Digestive disorders, respiratory disorders
Insomnia, depression, stress, anxiety
ASD, ADHD
And much more...
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