NOTICE: Annette will be available for limited periods of time. When she is not available, the following therapists will be available to her clients. Please book with them as they have their own schedules and pricing.
Stacey Hanson, Works from Annette’s office in Mesa
for TEENS THRU SENIORS: Stacey is 2nd level CranioSacral Therapist, an Occupational Therapist & Reiki Practitioner.
847-915-5462 or email: staceyehanson99@gmail.com
Danielle Ford for INFANTS THRU SENIORS: 480-343-0000
Rhonda Larson for TEENS THRU ADULTS: 480-322-0795
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
The following information is provided by the Upledger Institute. For more information go to Upledger Institute
CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system – comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body’s natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
CranioSacral Therapy
Developed by Dr. John Upledger, an osteopathic physician–
This is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating & enhancing the function of the physiological body of the CranioSacral system. Using a soft touch, restrictions in the CranioSacral system are released to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, balancing & harmonizing overall health.
90 minutes, $80
Infant/Child CranioSacral Therapy
Similar as with adults, using a gentle and loving touch that is adjusted & customized to the infant’s/child’s needs. Time is allowed for the child to acclimate to the environment. Caregivers’ assistance may be required. Patience and creativity are of utmost importance so that we may provide a comfortable experience for the child as multiple sessions may be required.
25 – 40 minutes, $50.00
How a session is performed
A CranioSacral Therapy session usually takes place in a quiet, private setting. We recommend that clients wear loose, comfortable clothing. Clients remain fully clothed, though most choose to remove their shoes. The session is performed with the client reclining on a massage or treatment table while the practitioner stands or sits, positioned at various times throughout the session at the client’s head, middle torso or feet.
What you may experience during a session
Experiences during a CST session are as individual as the clients and practitioners themselves. They also may differ from session to session. At times, a client may deeply relax or even fall asleep; at other times, he or she may talk a great deal, recalling hidden memories or expressing emotions. Some will remain still during the entire session, hardly noticing the practitioner’s evaluation and treatment, while others will experience sensations within the body as the evaluation process is carried out.
At various times throughout the session, the practitioner will support a client’s limbs and spine while facilitating release of accumulated tension. This process is called energy cyst release or tissue release. During this release, the client might recall circumstances surrounding a past shock, trauma or injury. Releasing and re-experiencing past hurts assists the body in reversing dysfunction and restoring the previous level of mobility. This entire process has been named SomatoEmotional Release®.
How long a CST session will last
A session may take 55 minutes to 90 minutes. The time varies according to the indivudual’s needs during a session.
What you may experience following a session
Just as individuals experience CST sessions differently, the immediate results can be diverse as well. This relaxed state may cause some to sleep for many hours after a session. Others may experience an increase in energy. Reduction of pain or an increase in function may occur immediately after the session, or it may develop gradually over the next few days. Since CST helps the body resume its natural healing processes, it isn’t unusual for improvement to continue weeks after the session. For some there may be a reorganization phase as the body adapts to the release of previously held patterns.
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