Manuela Isgro

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive yet powerful body work that addresses the restrictions in the craniosacral system, that includes bone of the head and back as well as the membrane and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It impacts the whole body through its different layers (fasciae, muscles, organs, bones), the mind, the central nervous system and has a direct impact on the emotional state and help and assist the body to rebalance itself in a natural and gentle way.

CST is performed on a fully clothed body. The practitioner with put their hands with a very light touch in the body to feel and monitor the craniosacral rhythm. They will evaluate and work with areas of restriction, tension and reduce movement in the body tissues. They will use very gentle and precise techniques to encourage the release and allow the mobility to come back. The process cannot be forced and will happen when it will be ready.

In some cases, especially when an emotion is behind an underlying condition, the process of SomatoEmotional Release (SER) can be included during the session. Through CST touch and therapeutic dialogue, SER helps to address the root cause of the pain or discomfort and to release and let go of the stored physical and emotional distress, allowing the personal energy to flow again freely and bringing a sense of tranquility and wellbeing.

CST is very effective for headaches, back and neck pain, premenstrual pains, post-stress disorder, trauma, among others.

Being a child is about growing, learning, discovering but most of all playing... or it should be ! Being an adolescent is not easier if any, more complicated as our endocrine system kicks in big time and hormonal changes can be quite disturbing at times. It is a time when the body and the brain are in constant development which can bring some disturbance at time.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands on body work that addresses the restrictions in the craniosacral system, that includes bone of the head and back as well as the membrane and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It impacts the whole body through its different layers (fasciae, muscles, organs, bones), the mind, the central nervous system and has a direct impact on the emotional state and help and assist the body to rebalance itself in a natural and gentle way.

CST is performed on a fully clothed body. The practitioner with put their hands with a very light touch in the body to feel and monitor the craniosacral rhythm. They will evaluate and work with areas of restriction, tension and reduce movement in the body tissues. They will use very gentle and precise techniques to encourage the release and allow the mobility to come back. The process cannot be forced and will happen when it will be ready. Children generally respond quite well and very quickly as their systems still retain a lot of flexibility. It can help with digestive problems, learning disability, concussion, sleeping difficulty, among others

Based on basic Oriental Medicine Principles, it is a natural and very relaxing healing method to improve health and prevent disease. The choice of essential oils for the blend is created and adapted for each person on the day of the treatment. Very effective for nervous tension, anxiety, headaches, premenstrual pains, menopause, insomnia, skin conditions, arthritis and other conditions.

Pregnancy is usually a beautiful period in a woman’s life but it could also be a challenging time with the change in hormones, body shape.

The choice of the essential oils is made carefully and the dilution used in the blend is about 1%, keeping the baby safe and still allowing the mum to receive their benefits through a body massage treatment.

The massage techniques differ slightly from conventional massage as soon as the mum cannot be lying down on her belly. Then, she will be lying on her side, supported by pillows to make her comfortable. Aromatherapy could be a great support during this period, helping out with morning sickness, releasing body tensions, improving the lack of sleep and supporting a balanced well-being.

Treating each person as an individual and offering personalised services is essential to me as well as keeping the synergy between body, mind and soul. My approach is not only to treat the symptom(s) but to go to the root of the problem/disharmony in order to heal it.

I’m a qualified aromatherapist from the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, where I have study the benefits of essential oils based on basic Oriental Medicine Principles; Ying Yang & Qi disharmony and their relation with the 5 Elements.

I trained in CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute and keep doing on-going development with this practice.

I am part of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists and the Craniosacral Society.