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Massage after a Car Accident?

by SharonHartnett | Mar 19, 2016 | craniosacral, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Structural Integration

Have you been suffering from pain after a Car Accident?

Is your neck bothering you? Your back? Noticing discomfort years later?

Even when you think you have not been hurt right after a car accident impact, the smartest thing you can do is see a physician. That’s because you can be thrown out of proper alignment without being aware of it. The impact of all that energy coming at and through you is bound to create some type of imbalance in your system. Any incurred stress patterns can potentially turn into pain. So get checked out thoroughly.

Car Accident

The best thing you can do if having been examined is first to make sure that everything is alright. If you are feeling any stress at all, you might ask your physician to offer some suggestions of practitioners who can help you either proactively or to help relieve pain. Some ideas might be that you see a:

Specialist
Chiropractor
Physical Therapist
Massage Therapist
Movement Facilitator

Being a Licensed Massage Therapist, what I can speak about is bodywork and hands on healing. I’d like to speak to the benefits of this type of work because many people see massage therapy as a luxury. Rather- I’d like to offer that therapeutic massage can reach you in places that restore health and wellbeing uniquely and that are tailored to your individual needs more than any type of therapy I can think of. I have seen clients who have tried just about everything without good results. But with Myofascia Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy, the therapist listens to your inner body intelligence and addresses soft tissue and the Craniosacral System to bring you back to health .

Myofascia Therapy: The fascia is a tissue that can be re-educated to help you to find a more efficient line in which you can move more easily. The less you have to work against gravity, the more optimal your movement can be. By looking at the structure of each individual body, one can see and also feel into rotations, adhesions and any dysfunctional pattern that contributes to pain. By observing and listening with sight and palpation, an experienced massage therapist or bodyworker can help you iron out those issues out of your life!

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a light touch modality which emphasizes balancing of the Central Nervous System in relationship to the rest of the body, as well as gently allowing the fascia to release and come into balance. With about 5 grams of touch the therapist works with the flexion and extension phases of the cerebrospinal fluid motion to revitalize and strengthen. Clients are often amazed by the end of the session at how much lighter and freer they feel.

In combination, these two modalities can do wonders.

You don’t have to live in pain. Commit to your health and wellbeing.

If you have questions and are located in the Columbus, Ohio area, call Sharon Hartnett at 740 966-5153.

For google reviews, touch: Lighten Up Therapies

Sharon Hartnett LMT 740 966-5153

www.upledger.com

ADHD Help

by SharonHartnett | Mar 14, 2016 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit

The percentage of drugs that children take for ADHD has gone up dramatically.

I have no judgement about this. Physicians are doing what they can to help children who feel inattentive, high energy and are having a difficult time integrating into mainstream daily life. Medications can help. Maybe there are some more integrative treatments as well.

ADHD can be challenging. On top of the child’s own inherent challenges, they often can face rejection by other children, teachers and their community as well.

So what else can be done to help our children?

How about trying a more natural approach that will support the best qualities of your child to shine ?

Craniosacral Therapy has been able to help lots of kids with ADHD to calm down and feel more centered. Personally, there is nothing better than having a child get up off the table and give me a big hug because they finally have a sense of peace and balance. If we can encourage the child to lay down and receive the work, the Central Nervous System often will feel some huge shifts. By working with the brain, spine, and surrounding tissues, we can assist the cerebrospinal fluid to function optionally, allowing the CNS to do its work more efficiently.

When one’s mind is busy, one of the best experiences can be to relax and feel quiet.

Here are some benefits CST can provide:

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on technique that focuses on the craniosacral system—comprising the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It’s used to release tension and improve the functioning of the central nervous system. CST is often considered a complementary therapy and is sometimes suggested for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help manage symptoms. While the evidence supporting its effectiveness for ADHD is limited and more research is needed, proponents believe that CST may help in the following ways:

1. Reducing Stress and Tension

Children with ADHD often experience heightened stress levels and may have difficulty relaxing. CST is thought to promote relaxation by gently releasing physical tension in the body, which could help improve emotional regulation and reduce hyperactivity.

2. Improving Focus and Attention

Some children with ADHD struggle with concentration and maintaining focus. CST may help improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord, which in theory could support cognitive function, leading to better focus, clarity, and overall mental performance.

3. Enhancing Emotional Regulation

Children with ADHD often have difficulties with emotional control, including impulsivity and difficulty managing frustration. CST may help by promoting a sense of calm and balance, possibly improving emotional regulation over time.

4. Promoting Better Sleep

Sleep disturbances are common in children with ADHD, and poor sleep can exacerbate ADHD symptoms. By supporting relaxation and reducing physical tension, CST may improve sleep quality, which in turn could help with mood, attention, and behavior during the day.

5. Supporting Sensory Integration

Children with ADHD sometimes have sensory processing issues, such as being oversensitive to certain stimuli or having difficulty filtering out irrelevant sensory input. CST is thought to help normalize sensory processing, which may improve how a child responds to stimuli and help with focus and behavioral regulation.

6. Increasing Overall Calm and Self-Regulation

CST’s gentle techniques might help a child feel more grounded, leading to improved self-regulation, which is often a challenge for children with ADHD. By working with the body’s natural rhythms and promoting balance, CST can support overall well-being.

7. Addressing Underlying Physical Tension

Many children with ADHD have been shown to have heightened muscle tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and jaw. CST could help alleviate this physical tension, which may contribute to reduced anxiety and better mental and emotional functioning.

If you would like to try a Craniosacral Session, look at the Upledger site for a practitioner in your area. I’d recommend looking for someone who is certified to make sure they have a thorough understanding of the work.

If you have questions about how Craniosacral can help alleviate some of your child’s ADHD symptoms, I would love to chat.

Sharon Hartnett CST, SI, LMT

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

For more information on ADHD:

Can Craniosacral Help Resolve Post-Concussion Symptoms?

by SharonHartnett | Mar 4, 2016 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Post-Concussion Symptoms

If you have persistent symptoms after a head injury lasting over three months, your physician may diagnose you as having Post-Concussion Syndrome. Some the indications that might lead you to your doctor’s office are: dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, irritability- or just not feeling normal. If you have hit your head, make sure that you get checked out because the effects can last a very long time if left untreated.

If a concussion is your diagnosis, you may want to research and interview Craniosacral Therapists to help you recover. Personally, in my Cranosacral Therapy practice, I have worked with clients who have experienced headaches, memory issues, nausea, cognitive impairments and a sense of disorientation, along with other day to day challenges. In a matter of just a few sessions, clients begin to see improvements. The quality of their lives gradually change for the best.

Craniosacral Therapy

When clients come in with a concussion diagnosis, a Craniosacral Therapist (CST) will interview the client and evaluate the whole body. They will ask that their clients come at least 10 days after the injury before treating with hands on. This gives the client’s body time to rest which is very important. Once in the office and on the table, the CST will listen at different stations to determine how the work should move to support more optimal functioning. Often a client may think that the session should be spent on the head for most of the time, but that has not been my finding. Because the client has usually experienced a fall or been hit with some type of traumatic influence, the rest of the body can be pulling some of the tension throughout the whole craniosacral system. So it is necessary to address the symptoms as a whole body issue. It’s important to help the cerebral spinal fluid to flow and work properly along the spine and within the brain. An example might be if someone is knocked off their feet, it may be important to balance the feet, the pelvis, especially the sacrum first, to ready the body for the work to the cranium. When everything is functioning better below the head, it enhances the work around the brain. Structural restrictions release more easily and fall back into order.

What is so great about Craniosacral Therapy is that the touch is so light, yet because of its ability to work to release fascial adhesions, and to engage the Craniosacral System to support the Central Nervous System, it can boost and restore with minimal discomfort if any at all. Most clients get off the table deeply relaxed and feeling integrated in a whole new way.

There has been a recent growing attention to Concussions lately, especially with children in sports. If you or someone you know has received a blow to the head, make sure that he/she gets into see their physician. It’s best to catch and treat concussions early on. An integrative approach, including Craniosacral Therapy, may help you to feel healthier, clearer, energized and more on target.

For further information: Craniosacral Therapy Research for Concussions

Sharon Hartnett CST, SI, LMT

703 509-1792

www.massgeincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

7 Reasons Why You Should Get Craniosacral Therapy

by SharonHartnett | Feb 20, 2016 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

How Can Craniosacral Therapy Help You…

Simple and Easy: this is an easy way to release stress. When the mind and body can calm down and balance, the internal healing potential can do wonders.

Craniosacral Therapy

Just to name a few benefits:

Relieves Neck and Back Pain
Improves Range of Motion
Reduces Anxiety and May Help with Depression
Helps Resolve post-surgery adhesions
Boosts the immune system
Alleviates Fibromyalgia discomfort
Balances the spinal alignment with Scoliosis

Bonus: It can help with post-concussion symptoms!

Experiences vary from session to session. This light touch can bring about profound changes as it works directly with the Central Nervous System to balance. Clients may fall asleep, become very talkative, feel deep emotions that come to surface as the stress leaves the body.

CST can unleash your healing potential.

If you want to find a therapy that is gentle and effective to help you let go of tension, check out the Upledger Institute for a local practitioner near you.

Sharon Hartnett LMT

Serving the East Columbus, Ohio Area

740 966-5153

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

Can Craniosacral Help with the Winter Blues?

by SharonHartnett | Feb 5, 2016 | craniosacral, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Whether you are experiencing the winter blues or a more extreme case of SAD, Craniosacral Therapy can help you you to reconnect to joy and wellbeing.

What do you know about Craniosacral Therapy?

Alleviate Winter Blues

Craniosacral Therapy may help. One in five Americans fall into “seasonal mood disorder”. The shorter days and colder weather brings us inward. It’s a time when we get to be more quiet and reflective. For some people, this isn’t so easy. Women, in particular, can be negatively impacted by the lack of sunlight. By finding out more, you may realize that there is some help. Learn more about your symptoms.

Symptoms that may show up:

Low Energy
Problems Getting Along
Agitation
Staying in Bed
Depression
Overeating
Feeling Anxious
Trouble Concentrating
Losing Interest

If you are one of those people that feels more stressed and disconnected during the winter season, you might want to consider some type of massage therapy. Craniosacral Therapy in particular which focuses on balancing the Central Nervous System can help alleviate anxiety, depression symptoms, and moodiness. With its gentle touch and potential for deep connection, clients can feel more vital, more optimistic and able to face life each day. The internal process of Craniosacral Therapy often helps people to feel more interconnected inside, thus making it more possible to express that with their external environment too. With a more integrative approach, if you are experiencing more extreme symptoms of depression, combining Craniosacral Therapy with psychotherapy can increased you chances let go of debilitating patterns. Current research is showing more and more how beneficial Massage Therapy is for improving life’s outlook. Contact your local Craniosacral Therapist to see if together you can help chase the winter blues away.

Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI

740 966-5153

Serving the Columbus, Ohio Area

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

What is SomatoEmotional Release (SER)?

by SharonHartnett | Dec 9, 2015 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit, stillpoint

Many clients who come in for Craniosacral Therapy ask about SomatoEmotional Release (SER).

They have usually heard from their friends or associates how much better they feel after a few sessions. Yet they are not quite certain what SER is. So in order to educate potential clients, I’d like to take the Upledger’s description to share,

“ SomatoeEmotional Release may be defined as a release from the body tissues of energy that has been stored in the tissues for some time subsequent to an incident resulting in the placement of this energy in those tissues. The energy, which is foreign to the tissues in which it resides, almost invariably has within it an emotional component. When the SomatoEmotional Release technique is effectively carried out, the emotion is re-experienced by the patient/client and, most often, a rather vivid memory of the incident during which the energetic placement occurred comes into conscious awareness.”

The most important intention that comes to my mind as a Craniosacral Therapist who works with SER, is to create a sacred environment that focuses on working with unity of the mind, body and spirit. By holding space for the whole person, whatever shows up during a session can move forward, all taken care of by the client’s own “Inner Physician (IP)”. That inner intelligence that lies within regulates the session and helps the client to release energy that is caught up. The Therapist is connected to the IP and follows its guidance without judgment. This helps to complete unfinished cycles so that the client can feel finished with whatever unconscious material shows up.

SomatoEmotional Release

Clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety and other emotional extremes often feel much better balanced after an SER session. Not only from a feeling perspective, but also physically as well. When the client is able to move through fear along with letting go of dysfunctional tissue patterns, they are often able to move more freely into their future.

SomatoEmotional Release can be an excellent addition to psychotherapy. While students are trained in this type of work at the Upledger Institute , the foundation of the training is on working with the Craniosacral system. I like to think that this training helps manual therapist to be prepared for whatever shows up in the session without trying to control it or working towards fixing things. This is a journey of discovery and self-awareness.

If you are interested in finding out more about SER, please call Sharon Hartnett CST, at (740) 966-5153 for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

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