Craniosacral (CST) & Bowen Therapy are techniques that are used to restore the natural rhythmic movement of cerebral spinal fluid found between the bones of the skull, the spinal cord and the sacrum.
What is the difference between CST & NST and how can they help me?
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Craniosacral therapists believe that the natural movements at the skull bones come from the membrane that lines our nervous system structures, namely the brain and spinal cord. The purpose of it is to aid the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid throughout the central nervous system.
It involves very gentle pressure (fully clothed) applied to the skull, sacrum and body to improve the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid throughout the central nervous system.
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST/Advanced Bowen)
NST is a comprehensive myofascial and vibrational energy therapy, safe to use on anyone, from new-born to the elderly with any condition from acute pain to chronic complaints. A treatment comprises of the application of sequence of specialised moves on the body each at a specific site. There is no formal manipulation, just a cross fibre manoeuvring of a muscle tendon or ligament using varying pressure and incorporating time delays to allow the body to respond.
How does the treatment work?
A treatment comprises of the application of sequence of specialised moves on the body each at a specific site. There is no formal manipulation, just a cross fibre manoeuvring of a muscle tendon or ligament using varying pressure and incorporating time delays to allow the body to respond. Operating from our base in Melbourne’s Bayside area, Balance’s resident Bowen/craniosacral therapist Elenor uses a combination of NST and craniosacral therapy to help you get your health back on track.
Some conditions that respond well to CST and NST include:
- Migraines/Headaches
- Vertigo/dizziness
- Emotional stress, tension and depression
- Whiplash, neck pain
- Sinus issues
- Behavioural/Learning difficulties in children
- Birth traumas (mother & baby)
- Skull injuries
- Chronic fatigue/complex health issues
- Cranial and TMG problems
- Upper and lower back pain
- Sports and accident injuries (chronic or acute)
- Frozen hamstring knee and ankle problems
How Bowen therapy collaborated with shiatsu-massage can provide extra stress relief?
In Japanese, the word ‘Shiatsu’ translates literally to ‘finger pressure’ and this technique can be accurately described as one of the gentler massage therapies. Rather than applying great pressure or continually rubbing painful areas, Shiatsu involves various subtle techniques to access and calm the body’s balance of energy (‘Qi’ in Japanese). This includes tapping, stretching, working joints and kneading various parts of the body where the Qi is active, known as ‘vital points’. For more complete information visit the blog Read more
Meet our Craniosacral Therapist & Bowen Therapist
Elenor Tweedie
Elenor is an experienced and highly qualified remedial massage therapist, NST/Bowen therapist and cranio-sacral therapist. Elenor is a leader in her field and has been in the natural medicine industry for over 30 years.
Specialties include: muscular aches/pains, migraines, headaches, dizziness/vertigo, children’s health and behavioural problems, birth traumas, chronic fatigue, hormonal issues, stress and anxiety.