What is BCST?

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a gentle, light-touch, non-invasive therapy that helps restore and maintain health in the human body. While not a manipulative therapy, it has its roots in Osteopathy and has evolved to include advances in neuroscience, human development, pre and perinatal psychology, and trauma resolution. Practitioners are trained to facilitate the resolution of conditions resulting from stress, overwhelm and injury.

During a 60 minute session, the practitioner begins by creating a safe space for the client. This is achieved through compassionate communication with the client. Once safety is established, the practitioner uses light touch on various points of the body including the head, sacrum, abdomen and feet, to connect with different parts of the system. The client is fully clothed and is comfortably reclined on a treatment table throughout. Communication with the client continues at certain points of the treatment. The session closes with reflection between practitioner and client.

Conditions that respond well to BCST include:

  • Acute and Chronic Pain

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment / Childhood Trauma

  • Bronchitis

  • Allergies

  • Auto Immune Disorders

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Birth Trauma

  • Bladder Conditions

  • Bone / Joint Disorders

  • Breathing Disorders

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Dental / Jaw Trauma

  • Depression

  • Digestive Issues

  • Emotional Trauma / Suppressed Emotions

  • Eye Problems

  • Exhaustion

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Headaches / Migraines

  • Hormonal Issues

  • Hyperactivity

  • High Blood Pressure

  • Immune Issues

  • Infertility

  • Inflammation

  • Insomnia / Sleep Disorders

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Loneliness

  • Low Energy

  • Low Immunity

  • Menstrual Pain / Issues

  • Muscle Sprains / Strains / Pain

  • Nervous Disorders

  • Pre / Post-natal Issues / Post-pregnancy (Post-partum) Challenges

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

  • Sciatica Pain

  • Shingles

  • Sinus Problems / Sinusitis

  • Stress

  • Sight Issues

  • Surgery / Accident Trauma

  • Tinnitus / Labyrinthitis / Vertigo

  • TMJ Disorders (Temporomandibular Joint)

  • Unresolved Fight / Freeze Responses

  • Whiplash

Post Covid related issues that respond well to BCST:

  • Anxiety

  • Back Pain / Sciatica

  • Changes to sense of smell or taste

  • Chronic Fatigue / Extreme Tiredness

  • Depression

  • Dizziness

  • Earaches

  • Headaches / Migraines

  • Joint Pain / Muscle Pain

  • Loss of Appetite

  • Pins and Needles / Numbness

  • Problems with Memory and Thinking (‘Brain Fog’)

  • Problems Sleeping (Insomnia)

  • Shingles

  • Stress

  • Tinnitus