Beth Clarke CST MCSS

I use delicate, precise and very gentle techniques to release tensions and restrictions throughout the body, and especially in the craniosacral system, which consists of the structures and fluids which surround and protect the central nervous system. The techniques also help to support and enhance the body’s natural fluid flows, particularly in the craniosacral system.

One of the primary effects of Craniosacral Therapy, therefore, is to settle the nervous system by giving it a better environment to work in, which can make it a highly effective way to reduce anxiety and nervous tension. When the nervous system is working at its best, everything else in the body can function better. We get better sleep, have healthy digestion, less pain, more vitality, and our bodies are able to reach their full self-healing potential – which is enormous! For this reason, Craniosacral Therapy can in some cases provide the gentle impetus the body needs to self-correct long-term or acute issues of all kinds.

What can Craniosacral Therapy help with?

Anxiety, chronic tension, headaches, migraines, jaw issues, facial issues, back and pelvic problems, problems affecting the nervous system, hormonal issues, autoimmune disorders, some digestive problems. For a more detailed list, see my Medical Conditions page.

What improvements might you expect?

Your body is always working to keep you healthy – every living organism is equipped with complex and powerful natural survival mechanisms. However, sometimes restrictions, tension, old physical and emotional trauma or nervous system dysregulation get in the way of it doing so. Craniosacral Therapy helps to clear these restrictions so that your innate healing mechanisms can work efficiently again. In other words, it can help your body to self-heal. The aim is self-correction of the cause of your symptoms, leading to lasting relief. Here are some of the improvements that clients have reported:

• less anxious
• less pain and tension
• better sleep
• lighter
• brighter
• more optimistic
• more at home in your body and in the world
• emotionally stronger
• more flexible
• empowered to make healthy choices and changes in your life*¹

The short film below is based around the story and experience of two people who received Upledger Craniosacral Therapy and the difference it made to their lives. It gives you more insights into how Craniosacral Therapy can help:

What happens during a session?

In a Craniosacral Therapy session, the client lies fully clothed on a therapy couch.  People often feel extremely relaxed during the treatment and can drop down into semi-sleep. To find out more about how clients experience their treatment and its effects, have a look at my Testimonials page and Google reviews.

Craniosacral Therapy can help release emotional trauma

Acute or long-term issues, both physical and emotional, are often caused by old trauma, and trauma healing is an important strand of Craniosacral Therapy. Those suffering from issues related to childhood trauma and/or PTSD often turn to counselling for help, and may not think of Craniosacral Therapy as a possible additional support. Upledger Craniosacral Therapy features a particularly powerful tool for trauma-related physical and emotional healing called SomatoEmotional Release. See my Childhood trauma and PTSD page for more information about how this works and how it can help.

What are my qualifications?

I am a fully qualified Techniques Certified Upledger Craniosacral Therapist. This means that I have completed an extensive training with the Upledger Institute and passed written and practical exams. I am a member of the Cranio Sacral Society, which is my governing body. I regularly complete Continuous Professional Development. Therefore, you can be confident that you will be treated professionally, supportively and with respect.

“The secret something that is shared by all effective healing methods is the process of leading the patient to an honest and truthful self-discovery… It is only through self-healing – in contrast to curing – that patients can experience both permanent recovery and spiritual growth.” Dr. John E. Upledger, founder of Upledger Craniosacral Therapy

*¹ As with any complementary therapy, there are no guaranteed outcomes, but these are effects that are commonly reported. Medical advice should always be sought from a qualified medical practitioner, especially for serious and/or chronic conditions. If you have been prescribed medication, always consult your doctor before reducing or stopping it. By supporting and facilitating the body’s own healing processes, Craniosacral Therapy can be an ideal complement to medical treatment.

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