Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) supports the body's ability to heal and regulate itself. The therapist's role is to facilitate the body's process by creating a safe and supportive environment, and listening to the body's rhythms. Lisa is registered with the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America.
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There are two basic forces at work in the living body:
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1. Biodynamic Potencies generated by the Breath of Life (inherent wisdom)
2. Conditional Forces introduced into the system via trauma and life experiences (inertial fulcrums).
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The craniosacral system (CSS) consists of the brain, spinal cord and the three membranes that completely surround it - the cerebral spinal fluid, and the fascial connections to all systems of the body through fluid dynamics and
nervous system balance.
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The practitioner uses gentle soft tissue release by listening to the craniosacral rhythms to release tension in the fascia and fluid system throughout the whole body. The craniosacral therapist assesses the body for restrictions and uses a very light touch to encourage expansion, mobility and healing.
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Unique from other systems of the body, the CSS actually slows down and enters into still points.
This rest is a therapeutic time of revitalization for the CSS—similar to rebooting a computer.
After facilitating a craniosacral stillpoint, the individual’s CSS functions more optimally; the body is using its own innate ability to heal. This balances the nervous system and greatly benefits the health of the body.
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Clients have seen remarkable improvement for many physical, mental, and emotional issues, including:
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Abuse
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Chronic fatigue
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Musculoskeletal (including neck, TMJ)
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Support during pregnancy (for mom and baby)
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Migraines and headaches
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Hormonal balance
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Digestive disturbances
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Personal loss
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Physical pain and injury
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Stress and stress-related symptoms
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Surgery recovery
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Trauma resolution
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​A Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist is trained for years on how to use acute perception skills. The focus and awareness are placed on the “always available health” in the body to assist the system in bringing itself back into balance.
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The therapist’s ability to be intuitive and present is an essential aspect of therapy, as they must use the client’s responses as a guide to treatment.
A trusting client-practitioner therapeutic relationship holds utmost importance during treatment.
What to expect in a session?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy video.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the fascial connective tissue restrictions to
eliminate pain and restore motion.
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Unlike traditional therapy where you either avoid or force your way through pain, MFR encourages 'therapeutic pain', creating what most clients report as a feeling of a good stretch.
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The resistance felt within fascia is used by the therapist to guide and truly individualize the treatment, deepening the relaxation response.
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More than just symptomatic relief…
MFR allows for a more comprehensive approach to healthcare. Fascial restrictions can exert tremendous tensile forces on neuro-muscular skeletal and other pain-sensitive structures.
This enormous pressure can create the varying symptoms that we have been trying to eliminate or ‘cover up’ for so long. In attempt to go beyond relieving symptoms, MFR aims to find and eradicate the cause and effect relationship for a permanent resolution of a client’s complex problems.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a densely woven covering that exists from head to foot covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs. Since it surrounds and attaches to all structures, it plays an important role in the support of our bodies.
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In its normal healthy state, fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When one experiences physical trauma, emotional trauma, scarring, or inflammation, however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted, and a source of tension to the rest of the body.
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Trauma, such as a fall, car accident, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture and repetitive stress injuries has cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system influences comfort and function of our body.
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Fascial restrictions can exert excessive pressure causing all kinds of symptoms producing pain and/or restriction of motion. Such restrictions do not show up in many of the standard tests and yet affect our flexibility and stability, and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and perform daily activities.