What is Craniosacral Fascial Therapy?

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is the work of Dr. Barry Gillespie. It is based on his theory that the Craniosacral and Fascial systems are not separate but one interconnected system. CFT blends the two established modalities of Dr. William Sutherland's Craniosacral Therapy and John Barnes' Myofascial Release, along with dental techniques developed from Dr. Gillespie’s experience as a periodontist.

What is Fascia?

Basically, fascia is the body’s connective tissue, providing a framework that helps support and protect muscles, organs, and the entire body as a unit. It is an all-encompassing web found throughout the body that protects the entire body as a whole. It surrounds organs, muscles, brain, spinal cord and all other body parts for protection from outside trauma. It supports the musculoskeletal system and allows us to perform functional activities like walking, jumping, running, or simply changing position.

How does Fascia get tight?

All of us have experienced trauma --- difficult birth, surgery, accidents, falls, concussions, dental work/orthodontics, and emotional trauma, to name a few. Starting from birth, traumas accumulate and can create strain and toxicity in the craniosacral fascial system, restricting critical brain motion. Damage to the craniosacral fascial system can affect the flow of cerebrospinal fluid which helps nourish and detoxify the body and brain. It can also limit range of motion, and cause a host of other ailments.

How can CFT help?

Our brains have an inherent motion of expansion and contraction which optimizes the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Any restrictions or damage to this motion can greatly affect our health and wellbeing.

CFT techniques are designed to gently unwind and release accumulated fascial strain. This allows optimal mobility and better brain function. When the Craniosacral Fascial System is loose and open there is free flow of cerebrospinal fluid to help nourish and cleanse toxins.

CFT is effective for all ages and benefits a variety of condition

Conditions CFT can help with…

Infants…

  • Birth Trauma

  • Tongue tie/lip tie

  • Torticollis

  • Reflux

  • Colic

  • Inability or trouble latching

  • Difficulty sucking

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Constipation

  • Head asymmetry

  • Earache

  • General fussiness

Children…

  • Asthma

  • Earaches

  • Concussions

  • ADHD/ADD

  • Learning disorders

  • Sinus conditions

  • Anxiety

  • Neck Pain

  • Digestive issues

  • Bedwetting

  • Headaches

  • Scoliosis

Adultes…

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • TMJ

  • Back/Neck Pain

  • Digestive Issues

  • Hip Pain

  • Sinus Conditions

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Sleep issues/Airway

  • Poor range of motion

  • Whiplash

  • Scars