Awareness

2 minute read Awareness is a soothing balm… Awareness is different to distraction. Without awareness we might find it harder to notice the nuances, changes and messages of the body. We might not notice the crucial signals telling us to pay attention and move differently or perhaps avoid what might impact the bodies health. Awareness […]

Developing Resilience

Developing resilience in my experience goes hand in hand with the uncomfortable parts of life. Being human, most of us are likely to gravitate towards a life of ease and with a minimum of discomfort. I guess that’s why we have so many modern conveniences. Yet, that is not necessarily going to develop resilience nor […]

Effectively Navigate Uncertainty with Craniosacral Therapy

In times of chaos, uncertainty, natural disasters or personal crisis, we may feel overwhelmed. Perhaps we don’t feel safe. During such times, it’s common to feel shaky about our place in the world. Maybe even wonder about our future. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) offers incredible solace during challenging times. It is a profoundly therapeutic practice […]

Stillness in the Storm

I hope that you have been safe during tropical cyclone Alfred. Whether you are living in SEQLD, Northern NSW or anywhere else in the world. These times are a catalyst for change. Certainly for me, I feel the shift from my familiar settings and the desire to explore beyond what I know. Global societies are shifting, […]

Being Fluid – Resources

One of the most profound benefits of Craniosacral Therapy is the opportunity it gives clients to recover from stress, overwhelm and injury. One way it can do this is by helping the body reconnect with the life affirming nature of the fluids within the body. Often people have a deep love for bodies of water. […]

The Value of Self-Care

How Craniosacral Therapy is More Important Than You Think In a world that often prioritises external responsibilities—like maintaining our vehicles, ensuring our homes are in top shape, and meeting the demands of our jobs—it’s easy to overlook the most crucial asset we possess: our own bodies. Just as we wouldn’t drive a car with low […]

Discover the Power of Craniosacral Therapy for Overwhelm and Stress

In today’s complex world, overwhelm and stress are becoming increasingly common with many of my clients. It is wonderful to see than that more and more people are seeking a approach to wellness that not only gets results but assists in adopting a lifestyle that is conducive to health. Craniosacral Therapy (cranio) could well be […]

Emotions and the Neuroendocrine System

Did you know that the brain secretes hormones which are directly linked to emotions? Emotions greatly influence the thought that guide our decisions, behavior which also influence immune function, and overall well-being. 🧠 Dr. Candace Pert explored this connection in great depth in her book The Molecules of Emotion. Hormones are chemicals that are released […]

We are Not Our Experiences

Having a body comes with many experiences. Some experiences are comfortable, and others, simply are not. I find great comfort in remembering what my therapist once said; “We are not our experiences.” It took me some time to grasp what she she might have been speaking about. Reflecting on that statement, “We are not our […]

What is the origin of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?

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What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and how did it start? Craniosacral Therapy or Cranio for short, evolved from Osteopathy. Originally called Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, William Garner Sutherland who studied with Andrew Taylor Still evolved the practice of Osteo. When Osteopathy’s founder Andrew Taylor Still’s three children died from Spinal meningitis he naturally encountered […]