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"The subtle rhythms or motilities produced by the body are regarded as fundamental expressions of our health and vitality. The ordering matrix carried into the body within these rhythms acts as a blueprint for health which is present from the time of our early embryological development. This blueprint is the fundamental factor that maintains balance in our form and function throughout our lives. When these rhythms are expressed in fullness and balance, our blueprint for health is able to manifest and a sense of wholeness and well-being automatically follows. The Biodynamic Craniosacral experience is driven to express the innate blueprint already present."
Integrative Craniosacral is a process that will always invite you to the progression for your future.
Experience a completely integrative therapeutic approach that uses multiple leading-edge healing arts. Including more than one model of Craniosacral Therapy as the fundamental foundation of every session, Monique Bilodeau-Nestmann uniquely combines and integrates Craniosacral with the innovative therapeutic modalities of Chikly Manual Brain Therapy, Chikly Lymph Drainage, Visceral Manipulation, and Neuromeningeal Manipulation into one, highly customized session, entirely individualized to your body. Truly an art of precision and specificity for your best and greatest balance and potency for healing in every therapeutic appointment!
Craniosacral is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacal system. It is comprised of the skull, spine, sacrum, membranes and motilities of the cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
All living things express the wonder of life with motion. There is movement with the rotation of the planets to the photosynthesis of plants to the physiology of our own human cells. Life moves. All healthy living tissues gently "breathe" with the motion of life at the deepest level of cellular function.
Fascia functions as a fiber-optic network that bathes each cell with information, energy, light, sound, nutrition, oxygen, biochemicals and hormones. It flushes out toxins at enormous speed. Fascia is the most important conduit for communication in the body for each living cell to survive… and thrive.
“The cerebro-spinal fluid is one of the highest known elements that are contained in the body, and unless the brain furnishes this fluid in abundance, a disabled condition of the body will remain. He who is able to reason will see that this great river of life must be tapped, and the withering field irrigated at once, or the harvest of health be forever lost.”
-Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, M.D.
Newly discovered membrane in the brain called SLYM is a thin but tight barrier that appears to separate "clean" and "dirty" CSF and harbors immune cells. SLYM also surrounds, lines and protects other organs in the body, including the lungs and heart, and harbors immune cells. A bona fide lymphatic vascular network - the Meningeal Lymphatic System - is a new player in neurophysiology.
Chickly Manual Brain Therapy - the next realm of manual therapy. Developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, It explores the brain, spinal cord, and related pathologies such as closed-head injuries, whiplash, headaches, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, cognitive behavioral dysfunctions, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. Experience specific techniques to release brain-centered restrictions as well as the damaging effects that these restrictions cause.
NOT ordinary lymphatic massage! Lymph Drainage Therapy is an innovative hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO. It has been created out of his award-winning research on the lymphatic system consistent with recent scientific discoveries. LDT is the first technique that enables practitioners to detect and palpate the specific rhythm, direction, depth, and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body.
Visceral Manipulation is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the internal organs, their environment, and the potential influence on many structural and physiological dysfunctions. Visceral Manipulation treats a person's functional and structural imbalances with an aim to affect their musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive, and lymphatic dysfunction.
Neural Manipulation facilitates free movement of the nerves in their surroundings; that is, in relation to adjacent muscles, fascia, narrow passages in the aponeurosis, organs and bones. A nerve only functions optimally when it is able to move freely in its surrounding tissues. Performing a mobilization on the nerve fixation will free the nerve and will help restore the proper signaling to the compromised structures it innervates and therefore improve the function of those structures, such as muscle, organ, or fascia.
Your Healing Choices are Life Changing for Your Future. Choosing Integrative Craniosacral Therapy is an exciting step towards your best health and vitality. Measure the significance of your Integrative Craniosacral process with science.
Our office uses a sophisticated scanning technology to establish a reliable, scientifically valid, quantitative and multi-dimensional representation of core function. The core function or midline of the human body is the nervous system. Your Integrative Craniosacral experience allows compliance to the dynamics of the fluid tide and potency of this core function of the nervous system. Our goal is to measure that significance.
Experience technology based scans to validate the process of your Integrative Craniosacral sessions. We have the vision for your future with your Integrative Craniosacral process.
Yes to Science! You can be part of technology, science and validation of Integrative Craniosacral! Book your Appointment with Technology Scan of the Nervous System today!
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Regular Session or Inactive for 1 Year or More Integrative Craniosacral Appointment. For CHILDREN requiring less time, fees will be adjusted according to time spent.
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A systematic review in 2012 found that "pain and quality of life/general well-being can be improved by the use of craniosacral therapy".
A Polish study (2014) and a Spanish study (2016) concluded that “Craniosacral therapy reduces the resting tension of the multifidus muscle in patients with non-specific lumbosacral pain” and “Ten sessions of craniosacral therapy resulted in a statistically greater improvement in pain intensity, hemoglobin oxygen saturation, systolic
A Polish study (2014) and a Spanish study (2016) concluded that “Craniosacral therapy reduces the resting tension of the multifidus muscle in patients with non-specific lumbosacral pain” and “Ten sessions of craniosacral therapy resulted in a statistically greater improvement in pain intensity, hemoglobin oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, serum potassium, and magnesium level than did 10 sessions of classic massage in patients with low back pain.”
The results from an Icelandic study (2012) indicated that “Craniosacral therapy can alleviate migraine symptoms”.
A 2015 trial showed “CST was both specifically effective and safe in reducing neck pain intensity and may improve functional disability and the quality of life up to 3 months after intervention”.
A systematic review in 2019 suggested “significant and robust effects of CST on pain and function, which are not exclusively explainable by placebo responses or effects due to non-specific treatment mechanisms”.
A 2010 trial showed “Craniosacral therapy improved medium-term pain symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia” and a 2009 study showed improvements in anxiety, depression and sleep.
US National Library of Medicine Institute of Health 2008 report on "CST in general headache suggesting the possibility of significant benefit for some patients, including reduction of intensity of pain, reduction in medication use and improved function".
A 2013-2014 study suggested “Craniosacral therapy has a more effective influence than classical massage in cases of pain ailments of the cervical part of the spine.”
A 2009 study showed "Craniosacral Therapy was found to be an effective means for treating lower urinary tract symptoms (UTIs) and improving quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients". The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners states Cranioscarl Therapy "can help improve mobility in the neurological system,
A 2009 study showed "Craniosacral Therapy was found to be an effective means for treating lower urinary tract symptoms (UTIs) and improving quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients". The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners states Cranioscarl Therapy "can help improve mobility in the neurological system, reduce neurological pain, and improve balance", and people in a 2014 UK Overcoming MS patient forum discuss how Craniosacral Therapy has effectively treated their symptoms.
A 2016 preliminary study survey results also suggest that Craniosacral Therapy is already being professionally recommended as a treatment for Autism and “worthy cause to further investigate how CST benefits Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).”
A 2015 study showed “significant improvement on the overall characteristics and domains such as language, sociability, sensory/cognitive awareness and physical health for adults with Autism”.
MD swallows pride around CST and declares, "wow, that's awesome!" Hence, when I saw this new craniosacral therapy research, I wasn’t that surprised. I had seen these CSF flow studies at medical conferences and knew that they opened up a whole new world of study in how certain diseases, like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and cert
MD swallows pride around CST and declares, "wow, that's awesome!" Hence, when I saw this new craniosacral therapy research, I wasn’t that surprised. I had seen these CSF flow studies at medical conferences and knew that they opened up a whole new world of study in how certain diseases, like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and certain pain conditions, may be linked to blockages in this flow. Why? The CSF is both the cooling system and waste removal for the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
MD swallows pride around CST and declares, "wow, that's awesome!" We arrogant MDs needed to write an apology to our alternative medicine colleagues based on new discoveries that showed that craniosacral therapy works. Now another new study shows just how stupid we have been, finding new lymph connections in the brain that would furth
MD swallows pride around CST and declares, "wow, that's awesome!" We arrogant MDs needed to write an apology to our alternative medicine colleagues based on new discoveries that showed that craniosacral therapy works. Now another new study shows just how stupid we have been, finding new lymph connections in the brain that would further explain why craniosacral therapy is effective as well as chart a link between the immune system and the brain.
POTS is a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system. The number of people afflicted with this dysautonomia has increased dramatically in recent years due to the long-term effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This 2023 case report is about a patient with post-viral neuropathic POTS. We found that the CV4 technique led to the
POTS is a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system. The number of people afflicted with this dysautonomia has increased dramatically in recent years due to the long-term effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This 2023 case report is about a patient with post-viral neuropathic POTS. We found that the CV4 technique led to the successful remission of the patient’s symptoms. Therefore, we propose craniosacral therapy as a successful single management modality in patients with POTS.
A 2023 paper showed that the application of craniosacral therapy reduced stress hormone levels in male firefighter cadets. The results indicate that craniosacral therapy (five sessions, one per week) has an effect on the reduction of stress hormones.
Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation are showing to be a new treatment intervention for concussion recovery. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) cause multiple health issues. 2014-2015 study shows "Ten sessions of specific craniosacral, visceral manipulation, and neuromeningeal manipulation therapy resulted in statistically greater i
Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation are showing to be a new treatment intervention for concussion recovery. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) cause multiple health issues. 2014-2015 study shows "Ten sessions of specific craniosacral, visceral manipulation, and neuromeningeal manipulation therapy resulted in statistically greater improvements in pain intensity, ROM, memory, cognition, and sleep in concussed patients."
From the Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, July-September 2019, Vol. 13, No. 3, "Craniosacral Therapy has a therapeutic effect on
reducing pain, improving cervical range of motion and
improving overall cervical function amongst people
with cervical spondylosis."
"What’s broadly understood is research indicates that there is a link between Long COVID and the brainstem. Neuroscientists conducted a study proposing COVID-19 invasion of the brainstem may be responsible for the persistent neurological symptoms (specifically neurodegeneration) observed in Long-COVID patients. This phenomenon, known
"What’s broadly understood is research indicates that there is a link between Long COVID and the brainstem. Neuroscientists conducted a study proposing COVID-19 invasion of the brainstem may be responsible for the persistent neurological symptoms (specifically neurodegeneration) observed in Long-COVID patients. This phenomenon, known as COVID-19 tropism, leads to the virus gathering, replicating and further infecting the body through ‘hijacking’ the Mitochondria... “Long Haulers” should know that relieving symptoms can be achieved through a treatment combining chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy."
"Hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary parameters are above all influenced by the heart and brain centres, besides peripheral resistance. An increase in the parasympathicotonia and vagal hypertonia induced by biodynamic craniosacral therapy can directly lead to a reduction in the frequency of firing of sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes
"Hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary parameters are above all influenced by the heart and brain centres, besides peripheral resistance. An increase in the parasympathicotonia and vagal hypertonia induced by biodynamic craniosacral therapy can directly lead to a reduction in the frequency of firing of sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, modifying the hemodynamic and ventilatory parameters. Even if further in-depth studies are necessary to confirm our hypothesis and experiences, this therapeutic perspective could potentially provide a robust tool to approach the cardiovascular patophysiology."
"Clinical trials have revealed significant effects of CST (cranioscacral) in addition to treatment and effectiveness compared to standard therapies in e.g. patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, infantile colic, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and asthma.
Beyond that, patients report using CST as a complementary trea
"Clinical trials have revealed significant effects of CST (cranioscacral) in addition to treatment and effectiveness compared to standard therapies in e.g. patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, infantile colic, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and asthma.
Beyond that, patients report using CST as a complementary treatment strategy for headaches and migraine, dizziness and tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorders as well as stress-related and mental problems like depression and anxiety. In children, CST is used to support symptom alleviation of respiratory, oncological, allergic, autism spectrum, and gastroenterological diseases. In the UK and Switzerland, NHS cancer centers and psychiatric university hospitals have established treatment concepts integrating CST into conventional in- and out-patient care.