Dr. Richard Patrick Cracknell

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Cranio Sacral Therapy

An American osteopath, Dr William Sutherland discovered in the early 1900s that the movements of the cranial bones are connected to a network of interrelated tissues and fluids at the core of the body; the craniosacral system. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord, as well as the surrounding bones of the skull and tailbone area. Further observation showed that this is also linked to our mental and emotional health.

During a Cranial Sacral Therapy session, the patient lies fully-clothed on a treatment table. The therapist places his hands lightly on the body and feels the cranial rhythmic impulse, also called the life force, and releases restrictions in the flow of it. The therapist does not massage or manipulate the patient to treat disease, but eases the restrictions of nerve passages gently by a light touch.

Dr Richard Cracknell has studied the Upledger style of craniosacral therapy his indepth studies with Dr Robert Fulford D.O. (1905-1997), and his cranial style has led Dr Richard to his own innovated and very effective style of craniosacral therapy.

Cranial Sacral Therapy focuses on uncovering the source of a problem, but symptom relief is achieved as well. The most common ailments treated with craniosacral therapy are migraine headaches, back pain, neck pain, emotional problems, chronic fatigue. But it has also shown to alleviate central nervous system disorders, orthopedic problems, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and motor-coordination impairments.

Because Craniosacral therapy is so gentle, many people include it as a component in their personal wellness programs. They report having more energy, sleeping better, have a stronger immune system and even see improvement in interpersonal relationships.

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