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Craniosacral Benefits

Craniosacral therapy and clinical reflexology in London - helping stress, anxiety, trauma, physical and emotional pain, tensions and restrictions in the body. Specialing in tinnitus therapy.

Contact me to discuss if the treatment is right for you
 
 

Who is Craniosacral therapy for, and how can it help you?

Craniosacral Therapy is suitable for anyone, whatever their age or state, newborn babies to the elderly, whatever their condition – acute pain, chronic ill health, or simply maintaining wellbeing or wanting to find deep relaxation.

Some conditions Craniosacral Therapy can help with....

• Stress / heightened nervous system / living in a state of fight-or-flight, feel overwhelmed • Anxiety / Panic attacks
• Ear / Balance issues - Tinnitus / Labyrinthitis / Vertigo
• Chronic Fatigue / Burnout
• Neck pain / Tightness
• Depression / Low Moods
• Headaches / Migraines / Head Pain
• Back pain / Sciatica / Nerve pain

• Pain anywhere in the body- Sports-related injuries and held stress in the body
• TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint) /Bruxism
• Immune issues
• Emotional trauma / Feeling disconnected/ detached from the body
• Sleep difficulties/insomnia
• Post-accident trauma and healing / Surgery
• Facial nerve issues
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Post-pregnancy (post-partum) difficulties
• Cranial nerve dysfunction
• Sinus problems
• Post-COVID Symptoms
• Hopelessness / Feeling stuck
• Eye problems
• Menstrual cramps
• Meningitis
• Menopause / Perimenopause
• Autism
• Fibromyalgia
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Pain anywhere in the body- Sports-related injuries and held stress in the body
• TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint) /Bruxism
• Immune issues
• Emotional trauma / Feeling disconnected from the body
• Sleep difficulties/insomnia
• Post-accident trauma and healing / Surgery
• Facial nerve issues
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Post-pregnancy (post-partum) difficulties
• Cranial nerve dysfunction
• Sinus problems
• Post-COVID Symptoms
• Hopelessness / Feeling stuck
• Eye problems
• Menstrual cramps
• Meningitis
• Menopause / Perimenopause
• Autism
• Fibromyalgia
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Some possible reasons people come for treatments are...
• To help connect the mind with the body
• Engaged in stressful and demanding careers
• Injuries or pain in the body
• Experiencing unexplained pain such as neck, back and shoulder tension
  and headaches
• Often feeling anxious / stressed / in a heightened state of fight/flight
• Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
• Appreciative that body work can be used to help develop a personal
  mindfulness practice
• Want to connect with a sense of spirit
• Want to deepen self- and body- awareness
• Want to feel a sense of harmony and peace
• Want a feeling of letting go
• Want to feel balanced
• Want to feel increased energy
• What to feel more grounded and in the moment
• Want to escape life for an hour and disappear into blissful harmony

The science behind CST - click here for more info

WHAT DOES A TREATMENT INVOLVE?

I will take a written case history, listening with care to the reasons for your visit. This part of the session is important, both for gathering information and for establishing a good understanding of why you came for the session.

You then lie fully clothed on a treatment couch. If you are unable to lie flat, you can lie on your side or in a chair.  Typically, during the session, you relax quietly while I use several gentle hand contacts on the head and the spine, including the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine), and other areas around the body. I will discuss these before we start the session. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing if you can. 

WHAT might I EXPERIENCE?

People report a wide variety of experiences during and after a treatment, including the following: 

•    Deep relaxation and sense of ease
•    Warmth and tingling sensations with releases around the body
•    Feeling grounded and in the moment
•    A sense of harmony and peace
•    A feeling of letting go
•    Feeling balanced
•    Increased energy
•    Feeling more fully alive
•    Seeing different colours and patterns
•    Remembering past events.  
•    Getting in touch with emotions
•    Connecting with a sense of spirit
•    Deepening self- and body-awareness.

AFTERWARDS

After a session, there is occasionally a short period of adjustment as part of the healing process, where you may become more aware of symptoms. Sometimes people report relief after only one or two sessions. For long-standing problems, further sessions are usually required. Some people find they benefit from regular treatment over an extended period

and say that, as well as noticing improvement in their physical or emotional symptoms, they feel that they have more awareness of their own needs and strengths, and their quality of life has improved.

Simon Baker Craniosacral Therapy London
 
 

Craniosacral Therapy for babies 

** I presently do not treat babies **

Babies are brought for Craniosacral therapy for a wide spectrum of conditions. Craniosacral therapy has gained a reputation for its exceptional ability to resolve colic, poor sleep, ear infections, restlessness, digestive and eating disorders, agitation and traumatic or difficult births. Treatment can benefit all babies, including those who have had problem-free births.

Craniosacral therapy can help deeply calm the baby, and gently release any imbalances, compression or distortions within the baby's system, encouraging the baby's health to come into its own.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY FOR ATHLETES AND SPORTS INJURIES 

BEING ACTIVE IS A GREAT WAY TO KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY, BUT BEING ACTIVE FREQUENTLY ALSO EXPOSES YOUR BODY TO STRESS AND TIREDNESS. YOU MAY FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCE ACHES, PAINS, AND DISCOMFORT IF YOU MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.  THOSE SENSATIONS MAY GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN, BUT FOR ATHLETES WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO TAKE A FEW DAYS OFF, EVEN RELATIVELY SMALL PROBLEMS MIGHT DEVELOP INTO A SERIOUS SPORTS INJURY. ATHLETES AND THOSE WHO REGULARLY ENGAGE IN SPORT SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE PREPARING THEIR BODIES FOR HIGH LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE AND QUICKER RECOVERY.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is commonly used to alleviate compression in the head, neck, and back, which is particularly useful in treating sports-related injuries. Athletes suffering from back issues often resort to this therapeutic approach to speed up rehabilitation and diminish pain. It's also shown effectiveness in treating concussion symptoms. Athletes who have experienced a significant impact during competition or training can resort to this treatment to rejuvenate plate, suture, and membrane mobility, thus allowing cerebral spinal fluid to circulate more freely.

Reflexology can lessen the pain that is frequently brought on by sports-related ailments such as knee discomfort, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, hypermobility, or neuromas. Reflexology is a non-invasive, all-natural therapy that is perfect for athletes who want to stay away from pharmaceuticals.

ADVANTAGES FOR ATHLETES 

Athletes endure strenuous training day in and day out, with their diet and lifestyle wholly focused on their particular sport. Thus their bodies are subjected to considerable strain. Their muscular systems are taxed to the limit over a limited time frame to elevate them into top-performing competitors. The upsides of CST and Reflexology encompass:

1. Increased range of motion and flexibility

CST and Reflexology can help athletes maintain and improve their flexibility and range of motion by releasing tension and restrictions within the body. This increased mobility can lead to better overall performance, including faster reaction times and improved agility.

2. Enhanced Endurance

CST and Reflexology may help boost endurance by improving circulation, enhancing the immune system, and promoting overall well-being. With increased energy levels and stamina, athletes can train harder and perform better during competitions.

3. Reduced inflammation and pain in body

CST and Reflexology have been shown to help reduce inflammation and pain associated with various injuries, including sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. By reducing strain on the nervous system, it can help decrease pain signals and promote a faster recovery.

4. Faster healing 

By enhancing circulation, lowering stress levels, and encouraging a more balanced condition, CST and Reflexology can aid the body's natural healing processes. This may lead to faster recovery times as well as an earlier return to training and competition.

5. Promoting relaxation and focus

CST and Reflexology can help athletes in achieving a profound level of relaxation, which is necessary for the best possible mental performance. When training or competing, this relaxation can help with concentration, decision-making, and general performance.

 

6. Promoting improved sleep

CST and Reflexology can help to restore balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches of the nervous system by focusing on the craniosacral system. For the purpose of encouraging sound sleep habits and raising overall sleep quality, this balance is crucial. In addition, hormones—particularly melatonin, which aids in controlling the sleep-wake cycle—play a crucial role in regulating sleep patterns. Sleep difficulties can result from hormone imbalance being disturbed by stress and other circumstances. CST can help support healthy hormone production and improve sleep quality.