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Explain How Is Craniosacral Therapy Different than Energy Work?

Explain How Is Craniosacral Therapy Different than Energy Work?

by | Nov 9, 2019 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, upledger institute

Craniosacral compared to Energy Work

Craniosacral Therapy has been around for a long-time, and while people across the globe have been receiving it, CST is not as widespread as I would hope.  So, I love that when potential clients call, they are so excited to learn. This work is terrific and I do my best to let people know that!  I have also studied Energy Work for a long time.  That has probably been undestood for even longer.  I’ll address that too.

Mostly, people have heard about Craniosacral Therapy from a friend, colleage or family member who has experienced great results with this soft touch therapy.  Often they are referred to the Upledger Institute.   With urging they give me a call full of questions.  I give a basic informative talk and  offer a free 10 minute phone consulation to help them to understand how Craniosacral Therapy work and can help them!

One of the main questions is “Is this energy work”?  It’s important for me to make this easy to understand because there is a big Difference.  Yet there are also some similarities.  First of all, Craniosacral Therapy is focused on the Craniosacral System.  This is a system where craniosacral fluid is created in the vetricles of the brain, circulated there and around the spine and is then reabsorbed back into the venous system.  So it is an actual physiological process.  This fluid nourishes, helps protect and clears the Central Nervous System (CNS).  When there are restrictions in the CNS, this fluid can release tension and help it to optimally support healthy functioning.  This is important because the CNS connects to basically everything in the body.  It is the Superhighway of communication for all the things that our body does.  Craniosacral Therapy also works with the fascia which is a three dimension web of connective tissue.   Working with fascia is quite transformative for posture and the whole body as well.

Energy Work is based on working with the vibrations of differet levels of consciousness.  Energy runs through all things. It’s universal.  When we kiss our children, we are running energy through our systems and then touching the other.  Sometimes that energy causes a response in the other person.  When an athlete football player runs across a football field, he/she is using his/her body’s energy to do so.  Lasers use energy and are now in our medical system in so many ways.  Each energy has it’s own unique way that it manifests.  It can be used for healing and awakening too.

In the last 15 years, I have focused much of my pracice on Craniosacral Therapy as taught at the Upledger Institute.  Before that I studied at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing of 8 years. I taught there as well, and Supervise students still.  So I know a lot about both of these modalities.  What is in common is that everything is made out energy.  Whether someone believes in hands on energy healing or not, science shows us that relational interaction does create change between two organic beings. Faith healing and even intention does affect others.  Same thing with prayers and medidation.  So when a Craniosacral Therapist is working, of course energy is going to be running through both the systems of the therapist and the client- just as with any two people connecting and melding.  If a Craniosacral Therapist has an interest with working with energy too, this can be incorporated into the session.  But the intention between these two fields of healing are different: one of the Craniosacral System, and the other on working with energy.

Craniosacral Therapy is based in science, and was brought to many people through the work and education of Dr. John Upledger.  The best energy work system that I know was taught at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, created by Dr. Barbara Brennan.  While Reiki is more well know- it is a much more basic energy model. These two modalities of CST and energy work go hand in hand, but the focus is very different.

I hope that I have answered any questions you may have had on this topic.  If you are interested in finding out more, I do offer a free 10 minute phone consult at 703 509-1792

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

 

 

 

 

 

Be Yourself

Be Yourself

by | Aug 29, 2019 | Craniosacral Therapy, hakomi, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

 

Normal is Overrated.

We live in a world where “normal” is overrated. So much of what we learn is how to fit in with the thinking of others. Especially when we are younger, our parents, teachers and friends ask us to memorize, to repeat, to make habits that are part of the current paradigm. Somewhere in all of this though, is you- wanting to find your own way of Being. It’s a tricky tightrope act learning to walk in both worlds between the authentic you and what is expected. Ultimately though, as we mature and grow up, for those of us who weren’t given much opportunity to be heard, acknowledged or hear praise, we must learn how to discard the package we have been sold. How to do this? 1. Be curious always 2. Step outside your box and see things from a view that comes from within you. 3. bring your awareness to your own sense of self before relating to others 4. allow yourself to receive and regulate “what’s out there” at your own pace and in whatever quantity is easiest for you. 5. practice connecting with your whole self and don’t let anything get in the way! Good luck unlearning all the bullshit, and finding the real you.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

 

Untie Family Entanglements .

Untie Family Entanglements .

by | Aug 5, 2019 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Craniosacral Therapy

Have you noticed the suffering that passes through the generations?

By taking a stand for your own health and wellbeing, you can give back that which came before you, and set good boundaries for those who try and pull you into the family drama.

Craniosacral Therapy is a kind and powerful set of techniques that listens to the wisdom of your body. The tissue tensions release and often clients find themselves discovering more clarity as emotions release and integrate, and images and beliefs surface into the present. The body holds our history, and when the compensations release- our past habits do as well. Our organization in how we interact with the world changes.

Unlearning painful family dynamics, and discovering your power of voice and creative is freeing and sets you on your own course. Your fate belongs to you.

If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, please feel free to give me a call for a free 10 minute phone consultation.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Craniosacral Therapist Columbus
703 509-1792
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

 

Craniosacral Therapist

Craniosacral Therapist

by | Dec 6, 2018 | Craniosacral Therapy

Yes Craniosacral Therapy!

How can Craniosacral Therapy help you?

The best answer that I can think of is that you want to feel good again.  If you are feeling stressed, if your body is in pain, or if you have been in a terrible accident, Craniosacral Therapy can help.  I have treated people who have experienced great results who have come in with anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussions, car accidents, TMJ,  back & neck pain, just to name a few conditions.  The major reason that I have success helping people as a Craniosacral Therapist is because I use a method that is so gentle, that the body welcomes the touch.  I don’t have to force my work through layers of fascia. Rather, my hands listen to what the body already knows  I trust that it can unwind painful patterns by using craniosacral techniques that are supportive and precise.  I believe we want to heal, and that having a compassionate presence helps move that process through naturally.  It feels to me like I hold a flexible yet centered point for my clients to re-organize around.  It works for me as a therapist, and it works for them as clients.

I have been practicing bodywork for 20 years, and Craniosacral Therapy since 2003.  During this time, I have studied and worked with advanced Craniosacral Therapy techniques, SomatoEmotional Release, and emphasized brain and spine related work in my work practice.  What I have witnessed at times, is nothing short of a miracle.  In 10 sessions, I have seen clients who have come in with fogginess, depression and pain get up and resume extraordinary lives.  Now I don’t guarantee this, but it is possible.  The people who have shown me the most success are those who are committed to their healing practice,  those who are open to change, and those who can quietly take in the work, and express deeper thoughts, feelings and sensations as they show up during the session.  This is because we are each whole.  And when the mind, body & spirit connecting get tangled up, they need to be sorted out to tap back into the whole essence of the individual.   When we connect to the deeper essence of life, great things can happen.

I don’t know that any one therapist is a Master in their own right.  It is the client that has the power to heal.  What you want to find in a Craniosacral Therapist is  someone who has faith that your own “Inner Wisdom” who can show you the way back to health and wellbeing.  As a Craniosacral Therapist, it is my job to use this model and all the techniques that I have learned to help you self-correct any dysfunctional patterns that show up.  As you let go, the healing has begun.

I trust the Central Nervous System to communicate all of it’s know how as we set the stage for deep release, better balance, more vitality, and emotional clearing if necessary.

If you looking for a Craniosacral Therapist, you can see my profile on www.Upledger.com.  Look for me in the Columbus, Ohio.  If you live elsewhere and you would like a reference, I’d be glad to help you sort through the website.  Craniosacral Therapy is a humble service.  We practice from a neutral place to help clients to find their own way.

Craniosacral Therapist

Craniosacral Columbus

Looking forward to hearing from you.   Let me know if I can be in service to your healing journey.

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D in Columbus, Ohio

703 509-1792

www.upledger.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

 

Craniosacral Columbus

Craniosacral Columbus

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Craniosacral Therapy, concussion, craniosacral, mind body & spirit, mindfulness, upledger institute

Craniosacral Columbus

During the last 20 years, I have thrown myself into Craniosacral Columbus work.  Why? Because I have seen so many positive results for my clients without having to dig in. I don’t have to create pain for the gentle release of pain to happen.  It’s much easier for my clients.

For many years, I focused on deep connective tissue work. I thought that by leaning my body weight in that I could get great results. Often I did. But that type of work can be quite uncomfortable. So, I decided to go for the more light touch work that worked with the body rather than pushing through,  to see if I could get as impressive results for pain relief and integration.  I do!

When a Craniosacral Therapist listens, your body tells us where there are restrictions throught the rhytym of the functioning of the cerebral spinal fluid, and also the fascia.  This “inner guidance” directs us where to go and how to support the Central Nervous (Brain & Spine Connection) system to function at its best.

The more I practiced Craniosacral Columbus therapy, I began to see my clients go deeper inside, releasing tensions and often stuck emotions. Their bodies relaxed. Their stressed disappeared. Many times, I have had clients falls deep into sleep after not being able to sleep for weeks. The fascia began to melt so easily, excess energy released, and people woke up with no pain, feeling clearer and happier.

This was an easy decision.  If I could help clients… people in pain from car accidents, those dealing with concussions, and neck and back pain, those with high anxiety-  the  picture was clear. I found my way to serve.

If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral Columbus therapy work,  contact Sharon Hartnett CST-D for information.  She is an accomplished Certified Diplomate CST therapist who has reached the highest certification through the Upledger Institute.  She has close to 30  years of experience in bodywork, massage, Hakomi and other healing techniques.

Craniosacral Columbus

Located in Johnstown, right outside of New Albany on a beautiful horse farm.  On Fridays, bringing Craniosacral Therapy at its highest level to Worthington, Ohio!

If you haven’t found stress relief or for your body pains, please call for a free 15 minute consultation at 703 509-1792!  Looking forward to meeting and serving.

Warmly,  Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacralatherapistcolumbus.com

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Chronic Pain Getting You Down?

by | Dec 31, 2017 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage, Structural Integration, upledger institute

Chronic Pain throws a jolt into life, doesn’t it?

One of the most difficult things about chronic pain is that there is no break.  The body continually sends signals to the brain that say “OW”, and there is no rest on a physical level. If your chronic pain is lasting days, weeks or even months, you need some help. And if your chronic pain is coming from an illness level, it’s important that you seek medical help. In addition to that, naturopathic and/or functional medicine can also be very helpful in supporting an overall maintenance or health recovery.

What I would like to talk about is twofold.  The myofascial component of pain, and also how the mind reacts to pain.

  • Fascia-If there is inflammation in the body, it often affects the fascia as pain or dysfunction of some sort.  In the reverse, if the fascial body is tight, disorganized or unhealthy, it can also cause pain patterns. Because fascia interacts with all the living things in your body, it is important to address any myofascial issues that contribute to your chronic pain.  The problem is that most people have never even heard of fascia. So they go on medications and travel the traditional route looking for answers. Sometimes- the answers are there. Sometimes not. Mostly, in my practice I receive clients who have found no resolutions anywhere.  So what do we do?  We begin a dialogue between my hands and the person’s fascia.  The body tells me where to go.  Whether there are tight sheets, torques, pulls, resistance or whatever- we work there until the soft tissues start to melt and re-vigorate.  I look for more hydration, flexibility, motion and general health in the fascia.  When this happens, compression and dysfunctional patterns disappear, leaving more flow and energy to help self-correct the physical body.  The body eventually begins to feel more space and alignment, and voila- you can breathe again.
  • The Mind- It plays a huge part in how we respond to physical pain. It is true, that as human beings, we can suffer with physical pain.  But there are other things that can make pain worst. And usually, believe it or not- when we ignore our pain- the pattern usually gets worst.  Ignoring our bodies does not create better health. One thing that is helpful to do to relax pain patterns is to do a breathing meditation, Breathing with awareness helps to bring motion back into the body.  Motion is vitality. On top of that benefit, when we start to notice our thoughts, and beliefs, we become more empowered in understanding how our mind is organized. When we experience our bodies, with gentle awareness, pain often softens and can actually subside. As we question our unhealthy thinking, the mind expands, and so does the space inside of us.  I know,  that sometimes it is easier to resist the pain- but that really doesn’t help long-term.  Take some time each day to find the silence in the moment, the places in your body that are feeling good, or ask for loving kindness to fill you up.  The mind’s relationship to pain is important.  If you want to feel better, it is crucial that you start to explore other conscious choices.

I have worked with people on the table for close to 30 years. Chronic Pain is not the easiest thing to shift.  But with a holistic approach, I have seen people get better, and heal.  Looking at the foods you eat, your exercise schedule, how you think and act, along with your meditation practice can truly help.  Finding a person to journey with you and support you through modalities like SomatoEmotional Release can be life changing.

Remember,  that chronic pain can be a lonely place.  Don’t leave yourself in that position.  Get some help because your life is important.

Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST-D, SomatoeEmotional Release, SI, BHSP, Hakomi

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Serving The Columbus Area

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