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What is Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST)?

CST is a light-touch, hands-on therapy that works with the Central Nervous System and it’s protective tissues to relieve tensions, release trauma, and to enhance and restore proper function in the body.  This delicate therapy may be used to work with painful or restricted areas anywhere in the body.

Practitioners use very gentle hands-on techniques and apply specialized training in anatomy and physiology to work with soft tissues, the skeletal system and the fluids that protect and nourish your brain and spinal cord. 
Many clients find that CST brings awareness to health challenges, and is therefore used not only used to relieve pain, but to help the client identify sources of tension and strain in the body and bring compassion to their healing process.

​What can Cranio Sacral Therapy Address?
Cranio Sacral therapy aims to treat each individual with a holistic approach, so a very wide range of situations may benefit from treatment, including some of the following: 

¨             Headaches and migraines
¨             TMJ (jaw), sinus/dental problems
¨             Head and spinal injuries
¨             Chronic and acute pain conditions
¨             Stress / Tension-related disorders
¨             Birth trauma
¨             Nervous System disregulation

Who Can Benefit from Cranio Sacral?
Almost anyone. As CST helps to balance the Central Nervous System, this therapy can assist any individual who wishes to address her/his concern from this core place with holistic benefits. This work complements other healing practices as well as medical treatment

What can I expect from a Session?
You relax on a warm, padded massage table in a quiet and soothing professional environment, dressed in comfortable clothing.  Treatments are usually an hour.  The first session includes extra time for a health history intake over the phone.

About Catherine Dextrase, Your Practitioner
Catherine is a certified Cranio Sacral Therapist, educated at Langara College, Vancouver, BC.  Also trained in other energetic-based and maual visceral therapies, Catherine provides compassionate care in a safe, nurturing environment. Find out more about Catherine.


Office Location: Soma Osteopathy and Wellness Suite B 1001 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay BC (10th and Fitzgerald)
Email: [email protected]
Please call or text: 250-702-2080 to book a session or for more information.