I could get into the physiology of the body to explain why Craniosacral Therapy helps alleviate anxiety. Instead, I want to talk about gentle touch and listening.

What I have noticed with many of my clients who have anxiety, is that often 1: They were not held much in safe arms. 2. They were in environments where there was lot of verbal and physical abuse. 3. They weren’t allowed to express how they felt. 4. Some type of abrupt trauma occurred.

Most of us have heard of the autonomic response of fight or flight? There is a chain reaction of many responses the body does to protect. And when there isn’t an opportunity to process stressful events, a person often holds the energy of the event/s that brought on the fear. What makes this even more difficult, is when the original issue is not cleared, the way a person interacts can create more examples and overlays of the fear and anxie

I think it’s important to ask- what was missing in those times of stress and fear?

Craniosacral Therapy directly addresses that question. First a therapist brings a neutral presence into a session. A place that feels safe and nurturing. Secondly, the therapist listens and melds with the person as they begin to move through a process that was left incomplete. This is done with gentle touch and care, along with techniques that work to balance the Craniosacral System (CSS). When the CSS is function well, it helps to balance the overly sympathetic Nervous System.

When someone is living with anxiety, it’s important to get grounded, to embody, and to feel safe again. This is done through a trusting relationship, that will bring you what was missing in the original situation where there was a real or perceived threat.

If you would like to find out more about how Craniosacral Therapy can help you-if you are experiencing high anxiety, PTSD, or panic attacks, call Sharon Hartnett for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

Sharon Hartnett (614) 653-8111
www.manssageincolumbusohio.com
(614) 653-8111

In my experience of 25 years in bodywork, I have noticed how my clients often experience significant decreases in anxiety, pain and tension after surgery. Controlled Trials have also found the same effectiveness with Hands On Therapies, from what I read in my Massage Therapy Journal. Whenever there are stresses in the body, that limits the healing process. Gentle listening and addressing the Nervous system to calm and work more easily can do wonders in Post-Op people in getting back to their lives. Craniosacral Therapy in particular is very gentle and supports the body to find it’s own intelligence to get well again.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me for a no cost 15 minute phone consultation.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
(614) 653-8111
www.massageincolumbusohio.com