How the Watery Liquid in Your Brains Works in Simple Terms

by SharonHartnett | Aug 24, 2024 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, upledger institute

The Watery Cerebrospinal Fluid Inside of You

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) , a watery substance produced in the ventricles of the brain, plays a crucial role in the nervous system by providing protection and support to the brain and spinal cord.

The CSF circulates around the central nervous system, acting as a cushion to absorb any impact or shock. CSF also helps to remove waste products from the brain and regulate the chemical environment of the nervous system. Additionally, it assists in the distribution of nutrients and hormones to the brain and spinal cord. The constant flow of CSF helps to maintain the overall health and functioning of the nervous system, ensuring that the brain and spinal cord are well-protected and able to carry out their important functions.

A Craniosacral Therapist Works by listening and melding with the flowing watery CSF through the Craniosacral System. By tuning into the rhythm, we can tell if and where there is restrictive flow. The healing that arises- comes from Within You. Our hands and techniques support the Craniosacral System to self-correct for optimal functioning. The inner intelligence does the rest.

This could sound esoteric. But truly it is not. It is a physiological process that brings balance, nourishment and peace to the mind and body quite often. While it’s not easy to measure the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in numbers. Experientially, the Central Nervous relaxes and calms when needed as it is addressed. On the other side of the coin, a sluggish system will often pick up and become more energetic.

This Watery Liquid which is born from the subarchoid space in the ventricles occupies and flows through the central spinal canal as well as the brain. It nourishes the Central Nervous System. Craniosacral Therapy promotes relaxation, reduces pain, and enhances overall wellbeing. The natural healing abilities within you are powerful and intellgent indeed!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High Worthington, Ohio 43085

Remind Me How to Heal From a Concussion

by SharonHartnett | Aug 22, 2024 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, upledger institute

Concussion Relief

Today I am sharing about my own experience with a concussion. About 10 years ago, I fell badly, and landed on the left side of my head and body. Immediately an ambulance was called, and I went to the “Emergency” room at the hospital.

They checked me out. Sent me home. Problem was I was NOT ok. The concussion symptoms creeped in later. For about a month, I laid in bed. Not able to watch TV, read, go out into the light. I felt light headed and my mind wasn’t clear. The FOG. For those of you who have experienced the same thing, you know what I mean. There is nothing to do but just wait it out.

Eventually my health improved. Enough so that I flew down to the Upledger Institute to receive treatment. The Therapist was good, but honestly- I felt little difference. When the brain gets jostled around it takes time to heal, and many Craniosacral Sessions to just find balance again. Now, for each person this is a unique path. We must each find the right dose of the best remedies for ourselves. So I don’t want to lie here and say there is a magic pill. It’s a journey. Craniosacral Therapy helped me tremendously over the years.

However, I did find top notch Craniosacral Therapists across the States, and I committed to my health and wellbeing.Finally, the headaches slipped away, and slowly but surely I did get better. Also,because I am an advanced Craniosacral Therapist, I practiced the technques on myself almost daily. Admittedly this was a challenging trauma, and I have never come back to 100 percent. However, I do feel much better. My life goes on and nobody would even realized that I am still on the mend all these years later. But hey, life is good and I bow down deep in gratitude to Dr. John Upledger’s Work.

Now, I suppose because I have gone through so much with my concussion and brain injury, I have become specialized in helping and supporting those with similar issues. Sometimes our greatest wounds or hurts make us super detailed and well tuned in to the gift of helping others to heal similar patterns.

So many people have not heard about Craniosacral Therapy, but it is what has helped me the most. That and fish oils and other supplement. My re-dedication to the Upledger work was based on the relief I found from the original concussion sypmtoms. I have been a Craniosacral Therapist since 2003, but now this work is my life passion.

If you are suffering from a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, check out the Upledger site. Find someone near you to join you on the path to recovery. When a Craniosacral Therapist works with you, they are listening to your Inner Physician (IP). The IP takes the new information in and allows the deeper intelligence to heal you. The therapist is the reminder that possibilities do exist to bring you back to Wholeness.

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

A Brand New Way of Thinking about Your Health

by SharonHartnett | Aug 20, 2024 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, healing, meditation, mind body & spirit, mindfulness

Proactive Health

Life Style is a Choice. But it’s not always an easy choice. Most people are working so many hours that they feel stressed. They don’t spend enough time outside, having fun, or exercising because they are tired. In relationship to food, much of our maketing is aimed at pushing us to make unhealthy choices. For example, we hear eat vegetables and lean meat, but the grocery stores are filled with sodas and processed food with who knows what is inside. We hear it’s important to make friends for healthy relationships. What if you are an introverted person? Or facing mental and emotional challenges and there are no resources available? Our choices may seem to have limited answers.

As a Craniosacral Therapist and Healer for about 30 years, I have worked with many people. I listen. Often people blame themselves for ending up not feeling well. I have noticed this with women in particular. But honestly the society we live in contributes to making the choosing confusing. So many mixed up messages.

I believe it’s important to first acknowledge where you are right now in your health journey. Accept yourself as you are with some compassion by going to your heart. Next, take some time to consider the changes you want to make. Being with your own Truth is a Powerful Beginning. Self Awareness helps us to make proactive choices in our own best interests.

The next and most important key in my opinion is to get to know yourself. We are complex human beings. We have conscious thoughts and we also have patterns steeped in shadow. It’s important to take the time to get a sense of your own sense of power and core abilitites. That’s where you can start to make internal changes which are long-lasting.

Set your intention for proactive and positive health. Once this is clear. take action:

1. Set up health goals

2. Meditate to awaken self awareness

3. Choose someone to help you find deeper clarity and a health sense of Self.

4. Become friendly with your own body.

5. Find healthy activities which you enjoy, and do them! Start small but stop make excuses.

6. Prioritize your health because nobody else can do it better than you!

7. Reach in to find your deeper resources, and then reach out to connect with others in your own comfort zone.

It’s best to be proactive about your health. Also, it’s never too late. Ultimately only you can make the choices to return you back to your center and healthy embodiment.

Breathe and be the best you can be. That is enough!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High #333 Worthington, Ohio 43085

How to Relieve Tension Headaches?

by SharonHartnett | Aug 20, 2024 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, meditation, mind body & spirit, mindfulness, upledger institute

The Steady Ache of Tension Headaches

Find Relief:

Stay Hydrated: Dehydration can cause tension headaches.
Get Rest: Headaches can worsen without enough sleep.
Meditate: It focuses and clears your mind.
Scalp Massage helps to loosen the soft tissues on the head.
Ice Your Tension Areas
Cognitive Therapy can help you to Sort things out.
Craniosacral Therapy-deep support for motion in the cranium. This supports better motion and fluidity in the head.

If you are feeling that tightening pressure around your head, change what you are doing. Tension headaches are usually patterns. The good thing is that tension headache patterns can be broken.

As a Craniosacral Therapist, there have been times when I have worked with a person for 5 minutes and a 7 year old headache finally disappeared. This isn’t always the case, but motion and nourishment can and often shift you right out of pain.

Quite often, clients who come in once a month after initial sessions end up feeling pain free. It’s all about the fluids, the softness and giving the head and neck the ability to stay connected to the body.

If you’d like to find out more about how Craniosacral Therapy can work for you, contact:

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High St. #333 Worthington, Ohio 43085

Find Somato Therapist Near Me

by | Aug 19, 2024 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, hakomi, healing, meditation, mind body & spirit, upledger institute

Somato Centered Therapy on the Table

The Concept of Somato centered bodywork, was incorporated into the therapeutic process of Craniosacral Therapy many years ago at the Upledger Institute.

SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is a theraeputic process that employs and expands the principles of Craniosacral Therapy through dialogue.

This particular type of somato communication can be done in silence, or when a person begins to process, verbal cues or responses may be offered for self-discovery work. Mostly this is practiced when the Craniosacral Rythm is moving the client through a profound change. However, it is not the job of a Craniosacral Therapist to counsel. Instead, we are trained to support a person who in on the table, and who is being challenged or needs help moving through cellular memory developmental or trauma experiences. We have been trained to be very gentle and to offer some techniques that take the client inward to help them find their own deep well of Inner Resources.

Each Craniosacral Therapist has their own unique skillset to help in dialogue work. Personally, I have studied Hakomi for two years, 8 years at the Barbara Brennan School Of healing, and also studied at SPI to help my clients who have gone through trauma.

This body centered work is powerful and gentle with an organic and mindful approach to healing. It feels very integrative to our clients, as well as self-empowering.

If you want to “find a craniosacral therapist near me”, I offer free 10 minute phone calls to support your discovery process in finding the best CST for you!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D. Trauma Informed Work

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High St. #333 Worthington, Ohio 43085

7 Ideas How to Discover Your Inner Light

by SharonHartnett | Aug 13, 2024 | barbara brennan, change, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Spiritual Healing

It’s time to shine Your Inner Light

There are Inner Light moments in every person’s life that bring an “Ah ha” experience. Personal Transformation is a gift that is brought to each of us whether we feel ready or not. Inner Light is always present, waiting until we can accept our True Selves.

When these new awarenesses come to us, we have a choice. Do we like the familiarity of where we are now in our lives, or are we ready to expand and grow in wisdom and in heart? If you feel ready to embark into fulfilling your real potential, read on. These are 7 ideas which can help you navigate your journey:

The Hero’s Journey is not for the feint of heart. Yet it is available for you by committing to know your Authentic Self, and your purpose to be here. Usually something spurs you into change. It is often a deep life challenge. In any case, it will take courage and an intention to be self-aware and self-accountable for what you believe, how you feel, and how you act. Acknowledging this is the beginning.
Fear may be waiting at your door. The sooner that you realize that fear is not the enemy, the doubts will melt away. Fear is a physiological experience in the body. It is set for survival. When you start down this path, you will be breaking through old boundaries to move deeper and farther. Allow your fear to guide you into trusting your Higher Self.
Teachers will appear. A teacher can be anything really. It can be a person, a tree, your dog, or even spiritual beings. Life is full of teachers. However, there will be guidance that will light the path ahead if you pay attention.
Where I went to school and eventually taught, at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing the next step which was taught was dropping down into the belly of the beast. What this meant to me was discovering my shadows and my deepest fears and regrets. Often it is a serious event in your life that feels difficult. For people, this is natural time to build strength and spiritual context to help us navigate in life and live through positive intention. You and all human beings must face things that we don’t want to face in order to grow. Can you see this as an opportunity?
When you connect to your Core Essence, everything you need will appear. This doesn’t mean to make life easier, but it does give you the internal resources to transform and become more deeply enlightened.
Next, the wave of integration comes and enlivens your cells and your sense of Being. Your Inner Light shines brighter.
Finally you will feel full and connected in ways you never imagined. Life will become more easy to navigate as you feel more embodied and anchored into your Being.

Right now the earth and all human beings are being called to raise to the next level of enlightenment. Each of us is unique, but the journey is similar in its construction. I write this so that you realize that you are not alone when the mystery knocks on your door. I want to remind your journey is your own, yet will make a huge impact on the rest of us as you strengthen the lines of interconnection of life.

Prayers to all of us and those who who do not choose to move toward the Inner Light. But what a great opportunity for us as people to experience life with transformation and transcendence. Peace be with you.

Book Recommendation for your journey: Hands of Light

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High St. #333 Worthington, Ohio 43085