CranioSacral
Therapy
CranioSacral
Therapy
The highly specialized form of cranial therapy is designed for and may be beneficial for individuals recovering from a stroke, neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and those who have experienced any type of fall, accident, or traumatic brain injury.
ASuRA regulates both the structure and flow of glial cells in the brain. These cells are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin and provide support for neurons in the brain and the peripheral nervous system.
ASuRA can assist with the resolution of astroglial scarring that occurs with trauma. This, in turn, allows neural signaling to occur much more efficiently. Imagine a dam in the middle of the river. This prevents the river from flowing in much the same way that the scar prevents signaling in the brain.
Craniosacral Therapy was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system which is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease. It is effective for helping people with a wide range of healthcare challenges including:
