Cranial osteopathy is a gentle, non-invasive form of osteopathic treatment which can help to relieve stress, tension, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Gentle techniques are used to restore balance within the body.
Key aspects of cranial osteopathy include:
Cranial osteopathy aligns with the principles of osteopathy but focuses on the head's anatomy and physiology.
Practitioners employ a finely tuned sense of touch to detect subtle changes in tension and tissue quality throughout the entire body, identifying areas of strain or dysfunction.
Treatment often targets regions affected by past events, such as accidents, even if patients are unaware of lingering issues.
Diagnosis and treatment are interconnected, aiming to activate the body's innate healing ability by providing gentle, specific support where needed, restoring balance, and addressing the root cause of symptoms.
This approach allows the practitioner to understand and treat the underlying issues, reducing the likelihood of symptom recurrence.
Overall, the gentle and relaxing nature of cranial osteopathy helps to relieve tension, anxiety, stress and can benefit sleep.
FAQs
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Following a discussion about your current issue, we'll review relevant aspects of your medical history.
Subsequently, we'll assess your body through specific movements, palpation to evaluate tissue quality, checking joint and tissue mobility and/or checking your pulse following the Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
Upon completion, we'll briefly outline the treatment plan and goals.
The majority of time during both the initial consultation and follow-ups will be dedicated to the actual treatment.
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Unless you have asked for a specific treatment modality, we like to pick the best tool for the job! In our experience (cranial) osteopathy works best for some issues, acupuncture for others.
We will always discuss what we thinks works best beforehand, but can easily adapt if you prefer to not have any specific techniques done.
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Loose fitting clothes are ideal for (cranial) osteopathic treatment. You might be asked to undress if your clothing restricts treatment. Towels can be provided to cover you up and keep you warm
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All initial appointment: £95 allow up to 60 min.
All follow-ups: £85 allow up to 45 min.
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Please note that making an appointment with us implies that we have reserved a slot in our schedule solely for you. Given that you cancel an appointment at the last moment (12 hours), you will be charged the full fee unless there are exceptional circumstances.