One of the joys of my practice is being able to blend chiropractic and craniosacral therapy.  Craniosacral is a gentle full body non-force technique developed by osteopath Dr. John Upledger.  I trained with the Upledger Institute, and trained in pediatric craniosacral with Dr. Upledger himself.

Craniosacral Therpay addresses imbalances in the soft tissue that can affect the function of the nervous system,  musculoskeletal system and organs. The sessions are done through clothing or a gown while the patient is lying face up. We can cover you in a blanket if  you want to feel more warm and cozy.

We  evaluate and gently hold contacts to restore normal function to the connective tissue, spine, organs, cranium and nervous system. Craniosacral Therapy creates a sense of profound relaxation.

Craniosacral has the most gentle touch, and can be done on newborns and children as well as adults. It is especially helpful after a very quick or very long labor, or a C-section,  and can be done anytime after birth.  In babies it can help birth trauma, torticolis and plageocephaly, tongue tie, colic, constipation, nursing difficulties and sleep problems.

It is helpful for stress, insomnia, ADHD, developmental delays, concussion, PTSD, headaches, TMJ, immunity, reproductive and GI issues in adults and children.

As busy New Yorker’s we frequently dip into “flight or fight,”  or the stress response.  Craniosacral is the perfect anecdote to stress. It balances the nervous  system and supports parasympathetic function stimulating the “relaxation response,” much like meditation.

Patients report the relaxation after a session washes over their days improving sleep, lifting the emotional state, reducing pain and inflammation, improving immunity and digestion.

I combine craniosacral therapy and chiropractic in every visit; chiropractic can make the craniosacral more effective and visa versa.  We can offer essential oils and infrared to deepen the relaxation. Some patients opt for full craniosacral sessions and choose 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions for a more profound relaxation experience.

Let’s unleash the power of your  nervous system to rebalance, and promote optimal health and well being!