What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a light touch form of therapy that has roots originating in Osteopathy.
Treatment is focussed on supporting the health of the whole being, especially the nervous system. The nervous system governs the functioning of the body. Bringing the nervous back into balance and into less activated state allows for the body to settle into deeper healing, allowing for the tissues to soften.
When we are in utero we can imagine our body as a blank sheet, during our birth, childhood and life we are faced with trauma. Our body holds onto this trauma in its tissues and fluids, these create knots within the blank sheet and become holdings within the body. Overtime these holdings may manifest in various ways including pain and discomfort.
Trauma is defined as as "something that overwhelms our own capacity", it doesn't need to be a big event or accident but is unique to each and every person. We don't need to delve into what is the trauma as that is not necessary, we can hold space and the body has its own natural ability to heal itself.
There are many reasons to have a Biodynamic Craniosacral Session (BCST), even if you are in optimal health and not presenting any symptoms, the session can enhance your nervous system as well as your immune function.
Who would benefit from Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)?
Pregnancy + Babies
Craniosacral therapy is safe for babies from birth onwards. Often babies are worked on from birth as a combined session with their mother as they are one unit. These sessions can be done within the comfort of one's home. Birth can be traumatic for both mom and baby and the support at this stage is very beneficial to both mom and baby. It is also safe during the pregnancy for mom to be supported for a calmer less activated nervous system.
Children (toddlers-teens)
Craniosacral therapy can be used to support children from the toddler phase into the teen phase. As children grow they go through many developmental phases that have an impact on them. There can be many challenges from sleep, anxiety, stress to learning difficulties, these are not always easily vocalised depending the on the age and their ability to connect to their own body. Cranio can be supportive by bringing the nervous system back into balance and allowing the discharge of these emotions from the system.
Adults
Biodynamic craniosacral therapy (BCST) is a whole body therapy, that focuses on the the entire body. When a nervous system is activated, the tissues are not able to heal, inflammation and pain arises in the body. When the nervous system is less activated, the tissues can soften and heal. When we create a safe space and allow for the pain and discomfort to process through the system, we create space for the life force energy in the body.
What can Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) support?
A typical session is done laying down, fully clothed with the therapist making a very light and gentle contact at the feet to begin and then moving along the body to where they are intuitively drawn.
Children's sessions are done differently and they start either in their mother's arms and progress to playing on the floor and laying down.
Therapist's are mindful and these session are always done in a calm, respectful manner to create safety.
What to expect in a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) session?
FAQ
How long is a session?
First session is 90mins and thereafter sessions are 75mins.
Children sessions are between 30-60mins.
How often would I need a session?
Each person is unique and we can assess this after the first session and advise the frequency of sessions.
Would it be alright to do another modality and cranio?
Yes you can do another modality, we would just recommend doing another modality 48 hours before or after a session as the body takes time to integrate and process after a session.
Can I have a session done in my home?
Yes home visits can be arrange directly with Kushma, they shall incur an additional cost for travel.
