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As I complete level 3 of advanced Craniosacral Training I was really impressed with how much time was spent in discussion around awareness to being really sensitive when working in a client’s mouth. Discussion was focused on awareness right down to how you put your glove on and it made so much sense.
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 A Concussion is something that often brings clients in for a Craniosacral Therapy session, whether for a recent injury or when navigating post concussion symptoms. Headaches, “foggy brain”, problems with balance, “shooshing in the ears”, problems with concentration, ongoing sensitivity to light or noise, Depression, Anxiety, more Emotional or experiencing mood swings… are just some of the symptoms that clients have mentioned post concussion.
 Sometimes selfcare is not just about bubble baths and meditation, sometimes it's about recognizing and then addressing issues that need to be resolved, with consistency, so that you can clear them. It can be more arduous work like clearing physical clutter to allow for increased clarity of mind, or making self care appointments ahead of time to ensure that you honour the commitment to healing you've promised yourself. It may be focusing on taking your life in a new and more empowering and supportive direction.
 In a recent discussion amongst Holistic Practitioners the question was asked “Why do clients come to see you?” “Why do they come back?”
After thinking about this I decided that a part of the reason was perhaps, the opportunity to take a “time out” for however long they were on my table. That for an hour or more they could rest in mind, body and spirit, not be “on” and not have to be “doing”. Instead for a short time they could just rest and be. Why do I get this impression? Because the thing I hear from you most often is “I have never felt so relaxed. Ever." Taking “time out” or resting your mind, body and spirit is a crucial part of physical, mental and emotional health. It does not have to be earned.  Recently a client asked me if it was OK to ask what I was feeling when I was sharing a Craniosacral Therapy session with her. A comment often made by those new to Craniosacral Therapy is that they don’t feel me doing anything. In the quiet moments of a Craniosacral Therapy session there are so many subtle things going on throughout your being. I become quiet and close my eyes to limit the senses I am engaging, so that I can gain a better sense through touch.
 One of the main focuses of a Craniosacral Therapy session is to encourage your Nervous System to relax, so that your body can reset. When your Nervous System shifts from the sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) function, the healing begins, on all levels. Allowing yourself to surrender and let go isn’t easy for some. It requires your confidence and trust in both me, and in yourself. Trust that I am a safe person to completely relax with, and that I have the skills and training to provide your session.
Having completed Massage Therapy training 29+ years ago, I continue to be fascinated by the human body and its uniqueness to each individual. It is always amazing to witness just how capable the body is of healing naturally, and the results that clients experience.
While I’ve also practiced Craniosacral Therapy for 29+ years, the past 5 years, plus more recent and ongoing advanced training, have shown me how much more clients can experience in their wellness journeys. How do I know? Client feedback and results.  There is A LOT going on in the world right now. It often feels overwhelming. Even for those not watching the news, there is an energy of fear and anxiety that is palpable. If you’re at all empathic then you are likely feeling the impact of that energy to a really uncomfortable degree.
 There have been so many positive outcomes for clients in recent months when Craniosacral Therapy has been a part of, or all of their session.
"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching" was a quote often shared by one of the instructors when I was studying Massage Therapy. She was right, and her words have had such an impact on me through my years as a Holistic Practitioner.  During the last day of instruction of the Level 1 Advanced Craniosacral Therapy training that I’m currently taking, I had an “a ha” moment. I realized that what I was learning was bringing together all that I’ve learned, practiced, understood and taught in the holistic health field through the past 34+ years. A moment when all of my understandings and beliefs clicked, made sense and pointed to the path forward in what I do. It's a little overwhelming and difficult to put into words, but I will try.
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Teresa Graham,
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