Cranial Osteopathy

Also known as Cranio Sacral Therapy, is a gentle yet effective osteopathic approach. Despite the name, it involves the whole body and is not limited to the head alone. Injury, repeated strain, illness, surgery, and even subtle stresses can leave a trace within the body. These changes may affect the nervous system and contribute to pain or dysfunction.

An osteopath trained in this approach can detect these subtle patterns. Using skilled hands, they work to release tension, calm the nervous system, and support the body’s natural recovery processes.

A Gentle Whole-Body Approach

Although the term cranial refers to the head and brain, this approach also includes Balanced Ligamentous Tension (BLT). BLT allows the osteopath to treat spinal and peripheral joints in a gentle, “no cracking” manner. The method also extends to the body’s internal organs through visceral osteopathy.

Because this approach uses no force, it suits babies, children, and adults who cannot tolerate more structural techniques. Many people respond very well to this gentle form of treatment.

Experience and Training

Dr Kingston completed extensive postgraduate training in Cranial Osteopathy in the UK. He has applied this approach daily in clinical practice for over 30 years.

“The more I use this approach, the more instinctive and automatic it becomes. To the point where I can feel through my hands that it is often more effective than other osteopathic techniques.”