Craniosacral Therapy

How do I know if this is right for me?

All the different modalities in alternative health care can be confusing and overwhelming, and it may feel difficult to pick the choice that is right for you.

You are in the right place and right hands, if you are:

  • curious about your body's messages and wisdom

  • seeking transformation and empowerment

  • ready to be a partner in your health and well-being

  • open to go through the layers of restrictions to reach optimal health, and if you

  • prefer a gentle approach that leads to long-lasting results

CranioSacral Therapy can:

  • relieve tension in your body that may have come on slowly or fast due to traumatic events

  • empower you through a positive physical and emotional transformation

  • help you let go of emotional memories in tissues and cells that are hindering you from complete healing if not addressed

  • help you connect your body, mind and heart so you can feel peaceful and calm

  • help you recover, refocus and succeed

woman looking out the window on a rainy day, Ready2Heal, Bringing out the best in people and horses through the use of Craniosacral Therapy

“The Body Says What Words Cannot.”

— MARTHA GRAHAM

Complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

  • Migraine Headaches

  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain

  • TMJ dysfunction, jaw and dental pain

  • Autism

  • Central Nervous System Disorders

  • Orthopedic Problems

  • Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries

  • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Scoliosis

  • Infantile Disorders

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Emotional Difficulties

  • Stress and Tension-Related Problems

  • Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

  • Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Post-Surgical Dysfunction

  • Helps pregnancy and childbirth be a healthy experience for mother and child

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“For the first time in 9 years I woke up not clenching my jaw or neck and with what feels like 'a little extra space' in my neck now. Wow. Thank you so much!”

-Adrienne Breland, Reno NV

How does CranioSacral Therapy Work?

CranioSacral Therapy is a very gentle, light-touch approach that releases tensions deep in the central nervous system so that every other system in the body can relax and self-correct.

Few structures have as much influence over the body's ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system  the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord.

Every day your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in restrictions. This can create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with.

Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. This clear fluid, that protects and nourishes the brain and spinal cord, flows with a particular rhythm that echoes via fascia throughout the body.

Watch Video 'Touch' About CranioSacral Therapy →

“I went to see Kerstin after a horse accident that lead to a painful lower back issue. Kerstin was able to release not only this injury but old problems from previous injuries as well.

Kerstin also helped one of our mares with hind end issues. She can now stand for the farrier and hold up her feet with ease - something that had been very difficult before.

I recommend Kerstin for both humans and horses. She helped my body heal itself and for that I am grateful.”

-MARIANNE MERRIAM, RENO NV

If you have more questions about CranioSacral Therapy, please email me at kerstin@kerstintracy.com or browse through the frequently asked questions section. 

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Last night was the first night of sleep with no pain in my back in literally months!! I am so happy and rested. What you did made an instant and noticeable difference for me. I am so happy to have been put in touch with you. Thank you for this summary of what you found and did to help me. I love that your focus was on my knee (and other areas) not just my back, I agree completely that it is all tied together.
— ANGIE FIGG