Everyday is a new experience. But some days, for some people, anxiety can be severe. When feelings of anxiety take over, the quality of life can take a downward spiral.
What can help a person experiencing Anxiety?
Most people find very good experiences with psychotherapy when they are dealing with anxiety. It can be very helpful. However, many people have also started to find wonderful benefits through touch. Ideally- when working with both a trained psychotherapist and a Craniosacral Therapist in combination, clients can often find real progress. This is because the client has the opportunity to talk through their thinking processes, yet also have the opportunity to feel their body relax. The mind body & spirit connection can not be underrated. By simply interrupting the stress components of daily life, a person can take a moment to let go enough to remember health and how that feels. When we have a source of such remembering, it's also possible to make new choices in life.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle and un-intrusive type of massage (or better stated- type of bodywork) that works directly with the Central Nervous system. By using a very light touch to meld and listen to the rhythm of the Craniosacral Fluid, the Craniosacral Therapist can help the body to let go of rotations, adhesions in the fascia and such that keep the body stressed. Below is a picture of just how widespread the nervous system is. By looking at the connections, it is easy to see how touching and releasing any problem areas can also affect the rest of the body.
On a personal note, whether it be massage therapy or a specialized type of work such as Craniosacral Therapy, clients who come into a professional and quiet space to get in touch with mindfulness and quiet with kind touch, mostly walk away feeling much more quiet and at peace from my experience as a Massage Therapist for over 17 years. The body, mind & spirit are relaxing and a holistic approach to wellness teaches the brain new patterns of health.
If you are interested in finding out more about CST, please call Sharon Hartnett CST, LMT, SI for a free 15 minute telephone consultation at (740) 966-5153
Sharon Hartnett LMT: Serving the Columbus, New Albany area in Ohio
For more info on CST, check out www.upledger.com