by SharonHartnett | Jan 26, 2015 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
In Daily life, most people stay busy, and it’s easy to become distracted.
One of the best things that I like best about Craniosacral Therapy, is that it creates a sacred space for silence. During a session, clients lay on a table fully clothed, close their eyes, and relax. Stress is let go. In the quiet of the moment, many layers of consciousness have the time and ability to arise and be expressed. For many people, this means that they have a unique opportunity to be mindful, introspective and have an experiential of unfolding. Wonderful healing can take place, along with integration and growth.
I believe that this state of Grace in awakening is always available to us, however; it’s easy to miss due all the things we schedule or how we decide to live. It is in our best interest to balance action with receiving, thereby giving us the chance to live in “Being”.
As a Certified Craniosacral Therapist, my priority is to align with “listening” and help my clients to find their Inner Physician through resonance. What this means is that I focus on the CST rhythm primarily as it allows me to emphasize around the brain and spinal cord and how they relate to the rest of the body. By supporting balance, strength, rate and symmetry, the client optimizes through inner dialogue in the moment. In many instances, one can feel this as the therapeutic pulse picks up and sounds its healing potential. In other cases, tissues release and energy is flows or an electrical buzz travels under the fingers. In addition to the CSR (Craniosacral Rhythm), there are so many other things going on that intuition can lead me towards-the beating of the heart, the way the body moves with each inhale and exhale, the sound that loudens or softens as the body changes, all of these have a voice that the wisdom of the body is ready to reveal. By using the fascia and the bones as my prime manual tools, change is encouraged and a sense of wellbeing is the end result.
Another reason why I recommend Craniosacral Therapy to many people is that it is very gentle. This type of hands on therapy can be used during pregnancy, right after birth to seniors with sensitive skin and/or health issues. We use about a nickels worth of pressure until the tissue takes us deeper. No forcing or tough manipulating. Yet believe it or not- profound change can occur through this quiet listening and supporting through the craniosacral system.
If you are needing some help with energizing, or quieting CST is quite helpful. If you are in pain- helping restrictions or adhesions to dissolve opens the pathways to healthier dialogue. The body is a whole being and awakening it to its possibilities is exciting as it brings one back to center and wellness.
Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI
614 372-6598
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | Nov 20, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Why do people feel so great after Massage?
In my opinion, it all boils down to connection.
Touch is such a key component to our health. It really is fundamental to life and happiness. So are we getting enough of it?
Increasingly, people are looking outside of their normal daily lives to find this type of connection in a safe and healing environment. Approximately 35 million Americans have found their way to massage.
The depth of Touch type of Therapies can go way beyond releasing physical pain and discomfort.
Massage Therapy can support a person when compassionate and invigorating contact is absent from life. I think in this day and age, many people have forgotten what it is like to hug, to hold hands or just to reach out a reassuring hand. With this type of connection missing- it’s easy to become isolated, to ignite feelings of frustration, fear, and anger. It’s easier to stay in conflict with a family member, friend or associate when touch is not involved. The intimacy of safe touch is literally sorely missed when absent in relationships.
Massage Therapy can help relax the body, the mind and spirit. When appropriate and intentional contact happens, it’s amazing how much better one can feel. The blueprint of your genetic expression can actually alter toward wellbeing.
There is nothing better than feeling relaxed, fluid and energized at the same time.
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | May 28, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy
How do you find a Craniosacral Therapist in Ohio?
Well first you might have to try and figure out how to spell it correctly. Craniosacral Therapy is now becoming more well known and widespread, but many people haven’t used this term much until recently with the growing education during the last few years. So if you don’t know how to spell it, just do your best, and most likely, you’ll find a practitioner near you! Maybe that is how you found this page.
Who might benefit from working with a Craniosacral Therapist?
- Looking for a a relief from tension, pain and compression?
- If you are longing for a holistic approach to healing through the mind, body and spirit connection.
- A desire to strengthen your alignment and create a healthier lifestyle full of balance and vitality
Craniosacral Therapy provides benefits for the following conditions:
- Migraines and Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Autism
- Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Infant and Childhood Disorders
- Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- TMJ Syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- ADD/ADHD
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Orthopedic Problems
- And Many Other Conditions
What is Craniosacral Massage?
Because Craniosacral is a light touch massage therapy, it’s gentleness can be used to help almost every person from babies… to seniors.
Sharon Hartnett LMT
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
(740) 966-5153
by SharonHartnett | May 21, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy
Over 25 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches.
How do these people function in their daily lives with debilitating pain? What happens in their jobs, their home lives and their social lives?
It’s a Challenge!
Migraines can feel like throbbing pain. People often express a sensitivity to light, sounds and other stimuli. They can experience auras and feel numbness in the body. They can become nauseous and unable to do much of anything.
So what can help relieve Migraine Headaches?
Current research has found that dilation and constriction of blood vessels in the brain is the main culprit in causing migraine headaches and reactions. Also, women can experience migraines after the onset of her first menstruation with its fluctuations of hormones. Doctors have not been able to find a sure cure for migraines, but they have come up with an integrative approach to treat and diminish symptoms. Some of the things you can do:
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Keep a journal of foods and other triggers when the migraine comes on.
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Share information with your physician.
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Medications may helpful before and after.
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Preventative herbs have been found to reduce occurrences. Speak with a professional.
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Complementary service such as Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture or hypnotherapy.
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Aromatherapy
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Lifestyle Changes
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Finding ways to quiet stress such as mediation.
migraine relief
A Craniosacral Approach to Migraines
While migraines are still somewhat puzzling to the medical community, the Craniosacral approach has found some success, especially when used in combination with the above. The reason why Craniosacral can be helpful is because it is focused on the brain, spine and surrounding membranes. The intention is to reduce stress and to relieve any nerve compression or break in nerve conductivity found along the spine and the brain. The Craniosacral Therapist monitors the cerebrospinal fluid movements and takes corrective measure to help the body to self- adjust in a gentle and balanced manner. While there are no boney adjustments, when symmetry and amplitude are improved in movement occurs, it is possible too that nerves and blood vessels can be released from restrictive patterns. Flow and internal dialogue can shift things dramatically.
Because there is no sure cure for migraines, it is best to go on a journey of self-discovery of what works best for you. With the Craniosacral work, it could take one to ten sessions to find if this is the treatment for you.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 372-6598
or read the following link from the Mayo Clinic:
by SharonHartnett | May 6, 2013 | Craniosacral Therapy
The Weather is Beautiful and it’s time to move outside…
It’s that time of year to garden, ride bikes, and do your Spring Cleaning. You are most likely using your body in different ways than in the winter and perhaps you notice yourself feeling a little tight or sore.
Why not come in for a Craniosacral Therapy session to find some more length and relaxation in your body. It is a great compliment to overworked muscles and stress. Massage has been know to benefit with illnesses, muscle pain, stress, and other body dysfunctions.
Feeling Your Best
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) works with the fascial and Craniosacral system. By touching into the fascial connective tissue, clients relax and open up for more optimal daily functioning. Listening to the body’s own wisdom through the CST and applying gentle support will deepen your ability to be centered and relaxed.
If you are wanting to feel your best, call Sharon Hartnett LMT to set up your Craniosacral Therapy appointment. If you have questions, she offers a free 15 minute telephone consultation.
(614) 372-6598
