Heike Fraser is an experienced therapist, qualified in Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy and Manual Therapy, having worked professionally for 14 years. She has studied Cranio Sacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute as well as the Hugh Milne Institute since 1995 and has experience in treating clients of all ages with both acute and chronic symptoms.
Cranio
Sacral Therapy
Modern
Cranio Sacral techniques combines the work of two leading osteopaths:
Dr William G. Sutherland in the early 1900s and Dr John Upledger in
the 1970s.
The craniosacral system consists of the membranes of the central nervous system, their bony attachments to the cranial bones, the sacrum and the cerebrospinal fluid, which rhythmically moves within the craniosacral system. Scientific research showed that these movements are linked with mental and emotional health.
Restriction of movement reduces the body's natural capacity to self-heal. Cranio Sacral Therapists use this rhythmic movement to facilitate and identify restrictions both within the system and throughout the body's connective tissue.
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive manipulative technique. The therapist places hands on parts of the body, usually the spine and the head, applying pressure not more than 5 grams. These techniques are therefore suitable for babies, children and elderly, as well as adults in fragile or acutely painful conditions.
The work can address issues in whatever way the client wishes: Physical aches and pains, acute and chronic diseases, emotional or psychological disturbances, or simply developing well-being, health and vitality.
Common difficulties that Cranio Sacral Therapy may help are chronic pain, reduced mobility ('stiff joints'), low energy, headaches and migraine, neck and back pain, jaw (temporomandibular joint) problems, neuralgia, learning difficulties, menstrual and menopausal problems, etc.
In newborns, infants and children: colic, hyperactivity, feeding and sleeping problems and faulty development are often helped by Cranio Sacral Therapy.
Shiatsu
- Acupressure
Shiatsu
is an oriental healing method in which specific pressure points along
the body's meridian points are pressed to stimulate the movement of
stagnated energy. Shiatsu can:
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Relax the mind and body
- Improve breathing, posture and circulation
- Enhance well-being
- Create a deep feeling of relaxation and vitality
- Help to prevent diseases
Chinese medicine views a healthy body as one in which life energy is balanced and flowing freely through the 14 channels of 'meridians'. Shiatsu can eliminate muscular stiffness, reduce tension, relieve fatigue and strengthen internal organs.