craniosacral therapy
noun
: a system of gentle touch designed to enhance the functioning of the membranes, tissues, fluids, and bones surrounding or associated with the brain and spinal cord
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Recovery is easy when there are spa treatments ranging from craniosacral therapy and acupuncture to Feldenkrais, reiki, and Watsu.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Between therapeutic soaks, visit the spa for reflexology, craniosacral therapy, and more.
—Leah Silverman, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
The center has funded research on homeopathy, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy (lightly touching the cranium to relieve putative blockages).
—Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2023
As the director of vibrational energy healing at the Well, Oula customizes experiences including reiki, craniosacral therapy, polarity energy balancing, EFT (also known as tapping), guided visualization, and sound therapy.
—Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 26 Apr. 2021
Upon returning home to L.A., White underwent craniosacral therapy to help relieve compression of the bones in the head.
—Jessica Herndon, Essence, 18 Jan. 2023
There are also three spas administering treatments that run the gamut from pampering (hot-stone massages, facials) to osteopathic (chiropractic and biodynamic craniosacral therapy).
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
In addition to body wraps and scrubs, massages, skincare treatments and other services, the spa offers medical-grade facials, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, migraine relief and chronic pain management.
—Sarah Kuta, The Know, 30 July 2019
More helpful than craniosacral therapy is watching a YouTube channel I’ve discovered called the ASMR Barber.
—Ashleigh Young, The Cut, 2 July 2018
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Between therapeutic soaks, visit the spa for reflexology, craniosacral therapy, and more.
—Leah Silverman, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
The center has funded research on homeopathy, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy (lightly touching the cranium to relieve putative blockages).
—Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2023
As the director of vibrational energy healing at the Well, Oula customizes experiences including reiki, craniosacral therapy, polarity energy balancing, EFT (also known as tapping), guided visualization, and sound therapy.
—Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 26 Apr. 2021
Upon returning home to L.A., White underwent craniosacral therapy to help relieve compression of the bones in the head.
—Jessica Herndon, Essence, 18 Jan. 2023
There are also three spas administering treatments that run the gamut from pampering (hot-stone massages, facials) to osteopathic (chiropractic and biodynamic craniosacral therapy).
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020
In addition to body wraps and scrubs, massages, skincare treatments and other services, the spa offers medical-grade facials, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, migraine relief and chronic pain management.
—Sarah Kuta, The Know, 30 July 2019
More helpful than craniosacral therapy is watching a YouTube channel I’ve discovered called the ASMR Barber.
—Ashleigh Young, The Cut, 2 July 2018
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craniosacral therapy
noun
: a system of gentle touch designed to enhance the functioning of the membranes, tissues, fluids, and bones surrounding or associated with the brain and spinal cord
He has also trained in craniosacral therapy, a technique developed by an osteopath which uses gentle pressure on the spine and skull to relieve tension.—Rosalie Rayburn, The Albuquerque Journal
Rosalie Rayburn, The Albuquerque Journal
craniosacral therapist
noun
Craniosacral therapists work with the craniosacral system, a continuous membrane of deep tissue (fascia) that connects the cranium and spine and that also houses the brain and central nervous system.
—Mirka Knaster, Yoga Journal
Mirka Knaster, Yoga Journal
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