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Get Rid of Those Painful Headaches with Craniosacral Therapy

by SharonHartnett | Dec 28, 2017 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Are your headaches leaving you incapacitated?

Three reasons why you should find a Craniosacral Therapist to help your headaches feel better:

Craniosacral Therapy uses a very light touch. The intention of the hands is to listen quietly. The benefit in this is that we therapists follow the craniosacral rhythm and the tissue’s own inherent wisdom to show us what needs to happen for release. The only place that the client feels deeper pressure is in the subocciptal area, right where the spine and head meet. And that usually feels pretty great. Headaches disappear when this part of the neck relaxes.
While Craniosacral Therapy works with the brain and the spine as the primary focus, the listening leads the therapist to all the places in the body that are also contributing to stress patterns. In Actuality, Craniosacral Therapy is a whole body treatment that helps the client to feel totally integrated and complete. Often headaches dissolve, but this is often because of the opening and reconnection between the head and the thoracic inlet. More blood and fluid flow between the head and the body which facilitates better circulation.
Craniosacral Therapy addresses SomatoEmotional Release too. For therapists that have trained in this, it is a very supportive tool that helps clients to have a conversation with the unconscious and conscious. Deeply set patterns in the body can often released when the stressful emotions arise and have space to be felt. Sometimes our stories from the past are held in the tissues. Freeing ourselves into the present can be very healing.

If you are suffering from frequent headaches, and associated pain- look for a gentle approach that actually helps.

Tension Headaches

Craniosacral Therapy looks to bringing more balance throughout the whole cranium. But it is also brings more awareness to the whole. Bringing a deep sense of peace and relief to those who live with headaches.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

Serving the Columbus Area

For more information of the Upledger Institute

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Worthington Ohio Craniosacral Therapy CST

by SharonHartnett | Dec 26, 2017 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing

Announcing my move to Worthington for CST work!

Are you looking for Craniosacral Therapy (CST) in the Worthington Ohio Area?

I am newly open for CST two days a week at: 6797 N. High St. #333 Worthington, Ohio.

This is my new travel day into the city. Mostly, I have been working in Johnstown, Ohio. However- my friend has offered to let me use her office and the space has great energy, and is very convenient for my clients who often drive far.

I have had a CST practice for close to 20 years. Manual Work, close to 30! The reason I have been specializing in Craniosacral Therapy in the last 20 years is because the work is very gentle, yet truly helps people in the long run to get well, and more active in their lives. I have seen many of my clients find pain relief, lose their stress, and integrate into a more relaxed balanced people. More happy, and healthy holistically.

The areas where I have seen the best changes are with: headaches, neck and back pain, emotional stress related to the body, and concussions. But CST is helpful really for anyone. That is because it works primarily with the brain and the spine and how it supports the rest of the body. The work is profound, and as the sessions continue- people change their lives. They turn things around.

To see some of my reviews, go to: Lighten Up Therapies

The best way to find a Massage Therapist is by word of mouth. If someone takes the time to write a review, that means a lot! I am very grateful for all the positive reviews!

If you would like a free 10 minute phone conversation to discuss or ask questions about Craniosacral Therapy, please give me a call at 703 509-1792

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST-D, SI, BHSP

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

CST-D

www.upledger.com

Serving the Columbus, Ohio Area.

Feeling Better with Craniosacral Therapy

by SharonHartnett | Dec 1, 2017 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing

A question that invariably comes up at the end of each session is, “How long will it be until I am feeling better?”

That is a fair question. People want to be feeling better. They want to know what kind of investment they need to make in themselves in regard to time and money. I have been a Massage Therapist for about 20 years, and have been doing Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for about 15 years. And to be honest, I have to say, that if you have been in pain or suffering for years, it is possible to have a miracle with CST. I have seen huge changes in people, especially after multi-hand intensives. I have seen people in extreme pain get up off the table even after one session, so happy to be feeling better. But in actuality, it usually took years to fall into unhealthy stress patterns, and it usually takes multiple sessions to get better.

Feeling Better

An honest Craniosacral Therapist, or any good therapist for that manner- will never make you promises about your health. Why? Because thee is an Inner Intelligence in Your Body Mind that knows how to heal. And that is the way back to health. The rest of us therapists, are facilitators with tools in our bag, that can help with the process. But ultimately- it is up to you whether you heal or not.

Where does healing come from? Sometimes, we just heal by the grace of God. Our bodies, when healthy, can repair quite easily. So f we have enough internal resources, our body takes care of us really well. However, if we have chronically ignored our body signals, or have deep stress or have been in an accident- plan to make a commitment to your health and receiving the care that you need. Only you can make this decision to do whatever is needed to find yourself back in health.

With Craniosacral Therapy, our focus is to listen to that intelligence that is running through your body systems, especially the Central Nervous System. This includes the brain, the spinal cord and nerves throughout the body.. The Craniosacral Rhythm which results by the creation and reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid shows us where there is health and where there are restrictions in the body that keep us from optimal wellbeing. With a very light touch, a cranosacral therapist can help the body to self-correct. Because the touch is so gentle, the body does not defend against the support and nourishment.

Every person deserves to feel good in his/her body, the heart, and in spirit. And there is an innate wisdom that we each have been blessed with that can help. But it does often take time and numerous sessions if you are not well. I am being honest and promising nothing. But what I can say, is that the body is a doorway to healing on so many levels. And Craniosacral Therapy can be a wonderful way to set sail. You can benefit best by making the decision to commit to your healing journey with a Professional.

If you have any questions, please look up: www.upledger.com

Here is to You ” Feeling Better”.

Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST-D, SI, BHSP, Hakomi Practitioner

www.craniosacralatherapistcolumbus.com

703 509-1792

Serving the Columbus Area

Craniosacral Therapy Upledger

by SharonHartnett | Nov 26, 2017 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy

What is Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Style?

Massage Therapy is beneficial to overall health and wellbeing. In fact, the AMTA says that most clients come in due to medical reasons. Some of the advantages of typical massage are: it generally reduces many different types of pain, increases circulation, reduces muscle tension just to name a few ways it can help. Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Style is a specific type of massage therapy that is quite different than what you are probably used to. The techniques and intention are not so much a flowing type of effleurage motion that glides over the skin, but rather, a listening type of interaction between therapist and client.

Dr. John Upledger, Co-Founder of the Upledger Institute based his Craniosacral Therapy on working with the “Inner Physician”. He believed and experienced over and over again, the body’s own ability to heal through self-discovery and with Craniosacral techniques. Having a career as an osteopathic physician, he decided to teach as many people as possible the fine art of Craniosacral Therapy with its gentle and profound touch. Through his research and Intensive Therapy Programs, he found great positive healing changes of many patients who could not find the same help elsewhere. As a result, the Upledger Institute has grown and reached its arms across the world.

Dr. John Upledger

Being a student and a Diplomate level Craniosacral Therapist under the Upledger teachings, I can say, that many of my clients have also experienced deep healing on many levels. The best successes I have seen are in reducing pain, correcting postural imbalances, healing concussions, fibromyalgia, and with decreasing stress. In most cases, my clients have become more self aware, and more stable emotionally too, especially with the SomatoEmotional Release Work. The reason why this is so is that the Central Nervous system is addressed in such a way that people can find more of their center. For example, if some one is highly stressed, often they will calm down. If someone is lethargic, their energy can pick up, especially when pain restrictions in the fascia are relieved. After all, it takes energy to keep pain going! And when the brain and the spine have clearer and easier communication, one finds better functioning.

Craniosacral Therapy Upledger focuses on working with the craniosacral rhythm. You might wonder, how we therapists do this in a session? Well, basically the cerebrospinal fluid is created in the brain, and it flows through mostly the subarachnoid space around the brain and the spine. It creates a flexion and extension movement that can be felt anywhere on the body. We lightly place our hands at certain listen stations to get an idea where there is optimal functioning or where there are restrictions. As we continue to follow what the rhythm and tissues show us, the body starts to let go with the techniques that are being used. Dysfunctional patterns release, allowing each cell, tissue, organ and such to work most efficiently. What is really cool about this, is that the body has its own inner wisdom. It can lead the therapist to support it to find what most needs to be healed, exactly as it needs to heal.

Most sessions are about one hour long. But Intensive Therapy Sessions can be extremely helpful when possible. I have been at 5 day intensives and seen miraculous results. Especially with multi-hand work. The sessions are done with clients fully clothed. The therapist may be quiet, but if something significant shows up, there may be a conversation. This type of conversation is not like psychotherapy, but rather a session where the Craniosacral Therapist helps you to find your own answers, whether physically, emotionally or at different levels of consciousness.

Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Style can help just about anyone feel better. But it can truly help many people who have not found help in the traditional way, especially around head traumas, postural balance, and for pain relief.. If clients have long-standing issues, it does take time to heal. The body likes to heal. And it is quite possible it will if given the change to self-correct. Often people will feel some really good results after about three session. What I like to tell my clients, is that I will give you a brief explanation of what I found. However, the Inner Intelligence within is what does the job you are looking for.

If you want to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Style, check out the Upledger Page!

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Serving the Columbus, Ohio Area.

Craniosacral Therapy Session

by SharonHartnett | Nov 18, 2017 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy

What will you feel during a Craniosacral Therapy Session?

Well, that really depends on the person. Because each person has a different sense of awareness of his or her body. In most cases, where people do mindfulness practice, yoga, some athletes, or massage often, they tend to have more of an idea of the subtle movements and structure of their bodies. But many people, don’t think to listen to their bodies honestly. This is probably just a cultural thing. In the US, it has not been a common practice to meditate and close our eyes with awareness to what is happening to us in a sensory proactive way. That is just the way it has been until more recently.

Craniosacral Therapy Session

In the last few decades, there have been more Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine training, and teaching lay people and other healthcare practitioners gentle ways to approach and listen to the body’s own inner healing abilities. Fortunately, one of them, a Dr. John Upledger decided that he wanted to get the very helpful and healing modality of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) out to as many people as possible. As such, there has been a big influence in promoting massage therapists to use what I consider to be a more mindful CST approach. Because when A Craniosacral Therapist listens to the body, we attune to the body’s intelligence response with a very light touch. With that, we also use intention and techniques that are able to bypass the body’s own defense system. Thus allowing us to have a conversation with the fundamental wisdom of the body. This is very different than effleurage, deep tissue, or swedish. And believe it or not the effects go deep and create long term healing. That is all because the body knows what to do, it just needs gentle support and encouragement.

In your Craniosacral Therapy Session, you will be fully clothed. And you will most likely feel held. Most clients gradually notice quiet changes going on throughout the body. Fascial restrictions will let go, and the energy flows better, circulation improves, and the Central Nervous System balances out. Often people who are high strung will start to relax. Many of my clients fall sleep. On the flip side, people who are lethargic or low energy, do the opposite- and pick up energy. Initially, most people feel more when they get the work done closer to the neck and the head, mainly because that is where their awareness is often. But it is also possible to feel the craniosacral rhythm in the feet as well. Over continual sessions, many people gain more insights into how their whole body works. That sense of body amnesia disappears. With awareness comes self-empowerment and the ability to make healthy choices. In the whole picture, clients feel more vital, alive, and pain free.

Sessions usually last between 45 -60 minutes on the table. But there are also 5 day intensives with organizations like Integrative Intentions. That group travels around the world and uses multiple hands on therapy with clients. I have been a primary therapist at these and have seen miraculous changes and shifts occur. Having a few therapists working on a client with others in a large room all day is quite transformational.

Craniosacral Therapy Sessions are for pretty much everyone. There are a few patients with contraindications who should talk to their physicians if they have medical issues.

If you have any questions, please call for a free 10 minute phone consultation.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D, LMT, SI

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

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