At Craniosacral Therapy NY, our work is supportive and complementary. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and any additional wellness modalities used in sessions are applied for their intended principle benefits, as developed and recommended for use, respectively, to aid your healing process and health recovery—not as a substitute for additional medical diagnosis or treatment.
If you have a medical concern, are under a physician’s care, or have new/worsening symptoms, we encourage you to consult your licensed healthcare provider(s).
What Is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?
Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on, light-touch modality that enhances the body’s inherent healing capability. CST is widely described as a gentle, hands-on approach to evaluating and enhancing the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the dura mater membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
CST history is commonly attributed to osteopathic physician John E. Upledger, with the statement often shared that: “CST was pioneered and developed by John E. Upledger after extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University.”
In practice, sessions use subtle, attentive contact to help the body identify and release patterns of tension—especially those that may contribute to guarding, restricted movement, or a persistent “stuck” feeling in the nervous system.
How CST Supports the Body (Complementary, Not Medical Care)
CST is often used as a complementary approach aimed at helping the body shift into a more regulated, relaxed state. It’s frequently described as a method that:
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Releases tension deep in the body to help reduce strain patterns
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Supports comfort, ease, and functional movement
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Encourages whole-body balance, including stress resilience and recovery capacity
Many people seek CST as part of a wellness plan focused on nervous system support, restoration, and improved day-to-day function. Some clients also use sessions as a preventive self-care measure, for the intention of maintaining overall wellbeing and performance.
Treatment Specialties (What We Focus On)
Because every person’s goals and history are different, treatment is individualized. Common areas of focus include:
1) Nervous System Downshift & Stress Recovery
Modern life can keep the body locked in “high gear.” CST is often chosen for its calming, grounding quality—supporting rest, sleep quality, and improved capacity to recover from daily load.
2) Head, Neck, Jaw & Facial Tension Patterns
Clients often come in feeling tightness around the head/neck/jaw region from posture demands, sustained concentration, or clenching. CST sessions may support softer resting tone and easier movement.
3) Whole-Body Tension & Postural Strain
When the body compensates, tension can spread. CST can be used to explore and reduce global strain patterns that show up as tightness through the back, hips, ribs, and shoulders.
4) Mobility, Ease, and Comfortable Movement
CST is frequently sought to support a feeling of “more space” in the body—especially when stiffness, guarding, or protective tension makes movement feel restricted.
5) Integrative Support Alongside Other Care
CST can fit well alongside physical therapy, counseling, massage, acupuncture, fitness training, or guided rehabilitation—supporting relaxation, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation while you pursue your broader wellness goals.
CST, Fluid Dynamics, and Tissue Ease (How It May Feel)
CST is often described as working with subtle rhythmic motion and gentle pressure to encourage ease in tissues. Some people experience sessions as supporting a sense of flow and release—especially in areas that feel tight or “held.”
As commonly expressed in CST-focused wellness language: Craniosacral Therapy stimulates fluid flow to relax tight/spasmed muscles, and aims to support the function and structure of the spine in a way that may relieve discomfort and improve function. In our practice, we frame this practically: sessions are intended to help the body settle, reduce guarding patterns, and return toward more efficient, comfortable movement.
What to Expect in a Session
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Intake & goals: We clarify what you want help with (comfort, stress recovery, mobility, sleep, performance, etc.).
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Fully clothed table work: CST is typically performed with light touch while you rest comfortably.
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Gentle, attentive approach: Work is subtle and paced—often experienced as deeply calming.
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Post-session guidance: Simple hydration, rest, and body-awareness suggestions may be offered.
People commonly report feeling relaxed, centered, or pleasantly tired afterward. Some notice changes immediately; others experience gradual shifts across a few sessions.
Who This Is For
CST may be a good fit if you’re looking for a non-invasive, gentle approach and you value a session style that is calm, precise, and nervous-system informed.
It may be especially appealing if you:
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Prefer light-touch work over deep pressure
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Feel “wired,” tense, overstimulated, or chronically guarded
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Want supportive care that complements your existing wellness plan
Important Note (Scope & Safety)
Craniosacral Therapy is not medical treatment, and sessions are not a substitute for diagnosis, emergency care, or treatment by a licensed medical professional. If you have urgent symptoms, severe pain, or a condition requiring medical oversight, seek appropriate medical attention.
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FAQ
Q: What is Craniosacral Therapy?
A: Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, light-touch hands-on modality intended to support relaxation and the body’s natural healing processes by working with the craniosacral system.
Q: Do you treat medical conditions?
A: No. We do not proclaim to treat any medical condition. Sessions are complementary and intended to support wellbeing, comfort, and recovery as part of a broader health plan.
Q: What does a CST session feel like?
A: Most people experience CST as subtle and deeply calming. You remain fully clothed, and touch is typically very light.
Q: How many sessions do I need?
A: It varies. Some people come for occasional reset sessions, while others prefer a short series to support a specific wellness goal.
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We do not proclaim to treat any medical condition. Craniosacral Therapy and other modalities are applied with the intended principle benefits, as developed and recommended for use respectively in aiding your healing process and health recovery.
Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on light touch modality that enhances the body’s inherent healing capability. “CST was pioneered and developed by John E. Upledger after extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University”. Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach to evaluating and enhancing the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the dura matter membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
CST is a complementary treatment that releases tensions deep in the body to help reduce pain, relieve dysfunction, and improve whole-body health and performance. By facilitating the body’s natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive healthcare measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease.”
Craniosacral Therapy stimulates fluid flow to relax tight / spasmed muscles, improve the function and structure of the spine that relieves pain and improves function.