Cranio Balance Therapy
Feb 18, 2018 | Henna Halpern
What is cranio balance?
Cranio balance is a therapy that involves a light touch to different parts of the body, bringing relaxation and healing, and so helping the person function in the most optimal way on every level.
What age is cranio balance for?
Cranio balance is good for all ages and stages from newborn until 120.
How does it work?
The therapist uses gentle palpation to find the source of pain, tension or dis-ease. By listening with his/her hands to the place of dysfunction and freeing the blockages, the therapist helps the patient return to his/her original state of good health.
What kind of problems does cranio balance help for?
A wide range of problems can be treated with cranio balance. Some of our most common successfully treated conditions are: colic, reflux, sleep disorders, lactation difficulties, developmental delays at all stages, speech and language difficulties, stuttering, bedwetting, ADHD, reading and learning difficulties, social issues, ODD, PDD, anxieties, fears, traumas, mood swings, depression, back pains, migraines, tension and chronic pain.
How many sessions are needed?
Depending on the problem, usually between 1 and 10. The therapist will be able to give you a more accurate estimation and treatment plan after the first session.
If I’m already on medication, can I still come?
No medication should be stopped without careful supervision. Any medication you are taking should be discussed with your therapist at your first appointment to ensure your safety. Not all conditions are compatible with cranio balance. However there are many people for whom cranio balance has considerably reduced side effects of medication and improved their quality of life. And as you become healthier your doctor will בס"ד be able to progressively reduce your medication.