What Does Craniosacral Therapy Do?
Supporting the Body’s Innate Wisdom for Healing in Columbus, Ohio
People ask “what does Craniosacral Therapy do?” This is the best way I can think to describe it: Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on method that works with the body’s deeper wisdom to promote healing, balance, and well-being. Rooted in the understanding that structure and function are deeply connected, CST focuses on the craniosacral system and the fascia—the connective tissue that weaves the body together from head to toe.
When a skilled craniosacral therapist places their hands on the body, they’re not applying force. Instead, they’re listening. With highly trained sensitivity, they tune into the subtle rhythms and signals within the tissues, especially the fascia and the craniosacral rhythm—a gentle flow linked to cerebrospinal fluid movement. These rhythms reflect the state of the nervous system, and through them, the body communicates.
This light, intentional touch supports the body’s natural ability to self-correct. By working directly with the craniosacral system and the fascia, Craniosacral Therapy helps:
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Balance the nervous system
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Improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
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Support better nutrient delivery and waste removal
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Encourage smooth gliding between muscles, organs and joints
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Release physical restrictions and tension
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Reduce stress and promote deep relaxation
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Allow emotional expression and integration
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Enhance body awareness and connection to self
Fascia plays a key role here—it’s a network that connects all parts of the body, creating communication lines between organs, muscles, and systems. By freeing restrictions within this network, CST allows the body to restore movement, function, and harmony.
Ultimately, what does Craniosacral Therapy do: it helps the body move toward homeostasis—its natural state of balance. As motion and fluid flow improve, so does overall health. From relieving chronic pain to supporting emotional healing, CST offers a powerful yet subtle path for transformation.
Sharon Hartnett CST-D
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