CranioSacral Therapy - for Anxiety and Pain
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It is normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed during uncertain times. Emotions in response to uncertainty may include anxiety, fear, anger and sadness. Physical responses may include headache, muscle tension, fatigue and sleeplessness.
We all have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress it has caused in our society is having real consequences on our minds and bodies.
The 2020 American Psychological Association survey has reported that across the United States stress is at an all time high and is leading to a national mental health crisis. One of the findings is that nearly 8 in 10 adults (78%) say the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of stress in their life. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2020/sia-mental-health-crisis.pdf
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is one of a number of complementary therapies available at Therapeutic Bodywork which has shown to reduce anxiety and pain.
It is a gentle treatment method used to release restrictions in the tissues effecting the nervous system and encourage the body’s natural capacity for self-repair. Given that the craniosacral system includes structures of the central nervous system — the skull, cerebrospinal fluid, the membranes of the brain and the spinal cord — CST can have a positive impact on mood regulation, pain tolerance, stress response and relaxation.
A study that was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine reviewed the effectiveness of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (UCST) treatments received by 157 patients. Patients sought help for reasons including dealing with headaches and migraine, neck and back pain, or anxiety and depression. The results showed that 74 percent of patients reported a “valuable improvement in their presenting problem.”
Taking care of yourself is especially important during these challenging times. If you haven’t experienced a CranioSacral Therapy session with us at Therapeutic Bodywork, we invite you to take advantage of our exclusive new client offering. Please take $10 off any 75 or 90 minute CranioSacral session on Mondays + Wednesdays for a limited time. We look forward to helping you enhance both your mental and physical well-being.
offer expires February 26th, 2021. mention ‘new client special’ at time of session.
Palma Puzzuoli has received her education in CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute. She offers a caring touch and customizes each session to help clients relax, restore balance and facilitate the body’s healing process. Palma is available for sessions on Mondays + Wednesdays.