Q: How many sessions will I need to feel better?

A: There is no set amount of recommended sessions as everyone will recover and heal at their own pace but I usually recommend a minimum of 6 treatments as the nervous system will take a few sessions to fully re-balance and for the treatment to hold. Everyone is different though and I will discuss your treatment needs at your initial session. Very young babies will often will only need 1 or 2 sessions.

Q:  I am seeing a counsellor/ psychotherapist.  Can I have Cranio-Sacral therapy alongside this?

A: Yes absolutely, Cranio-Sacral therapy can really support talking therapies.

Q:  I do not like physical contact, can I still have Cranio-Sacral therapy?

A:  Yes.  I understand that for various reasons, some people (children or adults) do not enjoy having physical contact.  Although any touch is extremely light I can also easily work off the body.

Q:  I’ve recently had an operation and would like Cranio-Sacral therapy to:  support my healing/ support my physical health/ support my mental health.  Is this OK?

A:   If you’re operation is recent, I recommend you check with your health care provider first.  I can work from anywhere in the body and therefore do not need to have direct contact with any recent operation site.

Q:  I have difficulties lying down on a couch, can I sit up?

A:  Yes, please just let me know about any difficulties you have lying on your back. I usually ask people to lie down on the couch, if this is not possible you can lie on your side or sit up. I will use additional pillows to make sure you are comfortable.

Q:  What if I bring my baby and they need a feed?

A:   If you are comfortable, I can work with your baby whilst you are breast feeding or they are feeding from a bottle.  I can also work with your baby whilst they are sleeping in your arms. 

 Q:  I would like my child to have Cranio-Sacral therapy but know that they won’t keep still.  How will this work?

A:  I totally understand children have different needs and may need to move around. You are welcome to bring your own audio CD’s, books, iPad or anything else to make them comfortable.  If your child needs to run round the room, I will work around them.


 

 
 

 Q:  Can I leave my child with you whilst they have their treatment?

A:  No, although I am DBS checked, any child under the age of 18 years of age must have a parent or nominated caregiver present throughout the duration of the treatment. 

Q:  Is there any aftercare advice?

A:  I recommend to drink plenty of water and listen to your body.  Try and avoid alcohol the same day if possible.

Q:  How long does the treatment work for?

A:  The treatment will carry on working over the next few days whilst your system re-integrates.

Q:  Why do I feel so tired after my treatment, is this normal?

A:   Yes totally normal, while some people feel more energised, some people feel more tired post treatment and you may wish to go to bed a little earlier.

Q:  I’m feeling a little emotional following the treatment, is this normal?

A:  Yes it’s very normal.  Although we tend to think of our bodies in more physical terms, the body is in a constant state of changing emotion.  Any event that leaves an imprint in our system will have an emotional connection and sometimes releasing it can also mean you temporarily revisit some previously trapped emotions.

Q:  I have some aches and pains from an old injury reappearing following my treatment, is this normal?

A:   Completely normal, as the body processes an old injury some old symptoms may reappear as they are released.   You can contact the therapist if any symptoms are unusual or if you are concerned.

Q:  My child’s behaviour has got worse since the treatment, is this normal?

A:   Whilst it doesn’t happen often, a child’s systems processes in the same way as adults and yes their behaviour can sometimes temporarily get worse whilst their system re-integrates.  Rest assured this is completely normal and doesn’t last long.