CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a very gentle, light-touch approach that helps to relieve pain, stress, and discomfort. This whole body treatment is performed on fully-clothed clients on a comfortable massage table. It may include subtle manipulation of connective body tissue and the bones of the head and the spine. CranioSacral Therapy, or CST, is most commonly used to treat migraine headaches, long-term neck and back pain, stress and tension-related problems, TMJ-related jaw pain, ear infections, sinus conditions, vision problems, dizziness, digestive problems and strokes. It increases energy and improves quality of sleep. CST assists in reducing the effects of physical and/or emotional trauma. Many children with autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities and developmental challenges have been helped with CST at Vineyard Complementary Medicine.
How does CST work?
While gently manipulating with the connective body tissue and the bones of the head and the spine, the CST therapist evaluates and treats the cranio-sacral system consisting of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull (the cranium) down to the tailbone (the sacrum). Because this system influences the function of the nervous system which controls and regulates all the functions of the body, an imbalance or restriction in it can cause a variety of disabilities throughout the body.
CranioSacral Therapy for Obstetrics and Pediatrics:
A unique program for babies and their parents is being offered through Vineyard Complementary Medicine. CranioSacral Therapy for Obstetrics and Pediatrics is addressing issues surrounding fertility and conception, harmonizing somatic and emotional imbalances of individuals, couples or families in the prenatal, perinatal and/or postnatal period. Harmonized physical and emotional connection and interaction is the best welcome gift for a new little arrival.
CST for newborns/infants:
CST is effective to help even the smallest person with: ear infections, colic, vomiting, hearing problems, developmental delay , seizures, cerebral palsy, torticollis, neurological problems, Autism, Spasticity, Down Syndrom, Hydrocephalus, Abnormal Fears and many others issues.
My name is Jan Hulka, M.S. My combined backgrounds of CranioSacral Therapy, Physical Therapy, Shiatsu, Reiki and Social Work gives me a great holistic approach in my practice.
Jan Hulka, M.S.
CranioSacral Therapy Practitioner
Educated in CranioSacral Therapy with a background of Physical Therapy, Reiki, Shiatsu and Pulse Diagnostics.
Specialized CranioSacral Therapy workshops:
The Brain Speaks, CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response, Clinical Application of CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, BioAquatic Exploration – Advanced, Advanced, SomatoEmotional Release.
Dr.Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, was Jan’s direct supervisor and mentor during his practice at the Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinic, West Palm Beach, FL.
Experienced working with children with severe neurological, orthopedic and mental disabilities and with adults with locomotive system disorders and orthopedic diagnoses, developmental disabilities, respiratory, metabolic, cardio-vascular, gynecological and oncological disorders.
What do I offer and what is my main intent during CranioSacral Therapy sessions?
Working with your spine, skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia, I help to release any restrictions, preventing free circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and restore misaligned bones to their proper position promoting balanced body mechanics for optimum performance levels.
In this inside-out approach, I also hope to mediate the communication between your inner wisdom (gut feeling, instinct, nonconscious, …) and you, so you can refresh this forgotten skill and use it by yourself.
All this can help to rid the mind and body of the residual effects of disorder/trauma and to free you and energize you, because all the answers, solutions and help, all you need, you already have in you and I will try to help you to reach it.
If you have any questions regarding your CranioSacral treatment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Here are testimonial quotes about Cranio-sacral therapy at VCM:
” As someone with Fibromyalgia who has not benefited from traditional physical therapies I can attest to the gentle non invasive techniques of CST. I did not think that a “hands on” therapy could be so relaxing yet energizing at the same time.” -Laura G
” I can recommend this to anyone with chronic, debilitating pain.” -Susan F.
