Caring Sense Studio

For Mind, Body and Spirit

Caring Sense Studio

 

401 Kamake'e, Suite #310

Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

(808)780-1959

 

CL@CaringSense.com

www.CaringSense.com

 

CST for Children

Cranio-sacral therapy is especially well-suited

to the treatment of children.

 

It is based on the absolute gentlest form of

touch therapy and does not hurt at all. In the

case of children, a very mild treatment often

is all that is needed to help the body to correct

itself in a holistic manner.

 

Children today may have a great deal of stress

in their lives. That stress may be the reason for

facial tics, anxiety or behavioral problems,

hysterical fits, poor self confidence, stomachaches

and headaches.  In addition to these types of symptoms, Cranio-sacral therapy can be beneficial in treatment of some speech impediments, fidgeting, concentration problems, poor motor abilities, learning disabilities, and even bedwetting. Note: Though cranio-sacral therapy does not claim to “cure” these conditions or diseases but can have a surprising effect on symptoms, and there is more and more research being done and evidence on the benefits of this type of treatment especially in combination with other more traditional treatments.

 

My experience is that children with ADHD, Tourettes, autism and Asberger often respond well to, for example, gentle cranial techniques which can stimulate the central nervous system, loosening sutures in the cranium, and increasing blood flow to the brain.

 

Here I would like to refer to Stephen Porges, Ph.D. at The Body-Mind Center of The University of Illinois. Dr. Porges is working on researching new theories of the nervous system and the way the body reacts when one has an anxiety or behavioral disorder.  If you would like to read more on this try clicking  here for an article on “How Your Nervous System Sabotages Your Ability to Relate.” European cranio-sacral therapy addresses many these with the nervous system, and The Stanley Rosenberg Institute in Denmark, where I have my strongest affiliation, utilizes Dr. Porges’ theories. Stephen Porges links The Stanley Rosenberg Institute as a partner school. 

 

I tell parents to prepare their child for treatment by explaining that there will be a gentle tickling-massage of their heads. Treatment of the youngest children is in pleasant environment where one of the parents should be present and should participate in the session actively. Older children may wish the parent to be present (or not) but without active involvement.

 

I have several times experienced children’s teachers informing parents of a noteworthy improvement in the children with behavioral problems and ADHD, without their knowing these children were getting treatment. 

 

Children enjoy coming for treatment and can feel that it helps them.  I have grown accustomed to children informing their parents when they feel it is time for an additional treatment.

 

I often suggest adding a mixture of Bach Flower Essences to a child’s treatment protocol which suits the individual child’s personality traits and symptoms. This is especially true if parents have chosen to bring their child to me  because he is not thriving in his school, is painfully shy, has concentration problems, or has some behavioral problem.  Bach Flower Essences, used all over the world, is safe for everyone and has no negative side effects.

 

I also treat teenagers with muscular problems which may be sports related, such as problems from overuse of a pitching arm and cramping. Cranio-sacral combined with gentle neuromuscular techniques is a treatment which can make the use of medication unnecessary. This is important because medication may give side effects or may for example, overtax a child’s liver, gall bladder or kidneys, where toxins are processed.  Most recently, I successfully treated a teenager for shin splints. This young lady is on a volleyball scholarship at a nationally competitive school.

 

A session for children is generally of a duration of half an hour and is priced accordingly. We can negotiate terms for multiple sessions for children.

 

Read what is written in Hawaii Parent Magazine about European Cranio-sacral Therapy, sports injuries for children in elite sports and Caring Sense Studio.

 

Check December 2008-January 2009 issue, page 113. Or take a look at he end of the section on news articles.