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DISTANCE ENERGETICS FOR CHANGE
Russell
can also consult over the phone to bring about life-changing results based on prayerful quantum phenomena. Clients need to
be available via phone at a mutually agreed upon time and in a quiet comfortable setting. Please phone Russell at 519-767-2992
to initiate this process. Cost is $180 for 5 ten-fifteen minute sessions.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRANIOSACRAL
THERAPY
HOW DOES CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY WORK?
CranioSacral Therapy works by helping the body's natural
healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system.
This is accomplished through
utilizing a physiological body system called the craniosacral system, which maintains the environment in which the central
nervous system functions. It consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal
cord, extending from the bones of the skull, face and mouth (which make up the cranium) down to the tailbone area (or sacrum).
The role of this system in the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord is so vital that an imbalance or dysfunction
in it can cause sensory, motor and/or neurological disabilities.
Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the
craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Using a touch generally no heavier than the weight
of a nickel, skilled practitioners can monitor this rhythm at key body points to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or
stress. Once a source has been determined, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help
the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction. Other times, CST may be combined
with other complementary therapies to help restore the body to its optimum functioning level
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN CRANIOSACRAL
THERAPY HELP? Because of its influence on the functioning of the central nervous system, CranioSacral Therapy can benefit
the body in a number of ways -from bolstering overall health and resistance to disease to alleviating a wide range of specific
medical conditions.
Among CST's largest patient groups are those suffering chronic symptoms that haven't been aided
by other approaches. In particular, CST is beneficial to those with head, neck or back injuries resulting from an accident
-be it from a car, sports or work mishap, or from a fall The extremely light touch involved in the application of CST makes
it a safe approach as well for children, infants and newborns with early traumas, including birth trauma. They especially
can benefit from the timely identification and release of restrictions in the craniosacral system, thereby preventing future
difficulties such as learning disabilities or hyperactivity.
Another area of principal effectiveness is with stress-related
dysfunctions. Insomnia, fatigue, headaches, poor digestion, anxiety and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction are just
a few examples. CranioSacral Therapy works to reverse the debilitating effects of stress by providing the conditions in which
the nervous system can rest and rejuvenate. In fact, it's this capacity to reduce stress that's leading an increasing number
of people to include CST as part of their wellness routine.
Other conditions for which CranioSacral Therapy has shown
to be effective are various sensory disorders. Among these are eye-motor coordination problems, autism, dyslexia, loss of
taste or smell, tinnitus, vertigo, and neuralgias such as sciatica and tic douloureux.
IS THERE ANY CONDITION FOR
WHICH CST SHOULDN'T BE USED? There are certain situations where application of CST would not be recommended.
These
include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability. Acute aneurysm,
cerebral hemorrhage or other preexisting severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small
intracranial pressure changes.
HOW MANY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SESSIONS WILL I NEED? Response to CST varies from individual
to individual and condition to condition. Your response is uniquely your own and can't be compared to anyone else's -even
those cases that may appear to be similar to your own. Russell usually sees clients once every 1-3 weeks.
WHEN
WAS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY DEVELOPED? It was in 1970, during a neck surgery in which he was assisting, that osteopathic physician
John E. Upledger first observed the rhythmic movement of what would soon be identified as the craniosacral system. None of
his colleagues nor any of the medical Y texts at the time, however, could explain this discovery.
His curiosity piqued,
Dr. Upledger began searching for the answer. He started with the research of Dr. William Sutherland, the father of cranial
osteopathy. For some 20 years beginning in the early 1900s, Sutherland had explored the concept that the bones of the skull
were structured to allow for movement. For decades after, this theory remained at odds with the beliefs of the scientific
and medical communities. Dr. Upledger believed, however, that if Sutherland's theory of cranial movement was in fact true,
this would help explain, and make feasible, the existence of the rhythm he had encountered in surgery. ,
It was at
this point that Dr. Upledger set out to scientifically confirm the existence of cranial bone motion. From 1975 to 1983 he
served as clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics at Michigan State University, where he supervised a team of anatomists,
physiologists, biophysicists and bioengineers in research and testing. The results not only confirmed Sutherland's theory,
but led to clarification of the mechanisms behind this motion -the craniosacral system. At the same time fellow osteopaths
Hugh Milne and Frankly Sills were adding to the body of craniosacral knowledge through their work with thousands of patients
in their own clinics.
For more information about how CranioSacral Therapy works, we recommend the book Your
Inner Physician and You by John E. Upledge1; D.O., O.M.M, The Heart of Listening by Hugh Milne, D.O. and The Holotropic Mind
by Stanislav Grov, MD.
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