WHAT IS CFT?

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is a very gentle, hands on modality with powerful therapeutic effects.

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy is the work of Dr. Barry Gillespie. It is based on his theory that the Craniosacral and Fascial systems are not separate but one interconnected system. CFT blends the two established modalities of Dr. William Sutherland's Craniosacral Therapy and John Barnes' Myofascial Release, along with dental techniques developed from Dr. Gillespie’s experience as a periodontist. 

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What is Fascia?

Basically, fascia is the body’s connective tissue, providing a framework that helps support and protect muscles, organs, and the entire body as a unit. It is an all-encompassing web found throughout the body that protects the entire body as a whole. It surrounds organs, muscles, brain, spinal cord and all other body parts for protection from outside trauma. It supports the musculoskeletal system and allows us to perform functional activities like walking, jumping, running, or simply changing position. 

The intricate craniosacral fascial system originates in the body's core around the brain and spinal cord, and extends through the fascial web. A healthy system allows for the free flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, down the spine, to the sacrum, and into the fascia.  

How does Fascia become tight?

All of us have experienced trauma --- difficult birth, surgery, accidents, falls, concussions, dental work/orthodontics, and emotional trauma, to name a few. Starting from birth, traumas accumulate and can create strain and toxicity in the craniosacral fascial system, restricting critical brain motion. Damage to the craniosacral fascial system can affect the flow of cerebrospinal fluid which helps nourish and detoxify the body and brain. It can also limit range of motion, and cause a host of other ailments.

How does CFT help?

Our brains have an inherent motion of expansion and contraction which optimizes the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Any restrictions or damage to this motion can greatly affect our health and wellbeing.  

CFT techniques are designed to gently unwind and release accumulated fascial strain. This allows optimal mobility and better brain function. When the Craniosacral Fascial System is loose and open there is free flow of cerebrospinal fluid to help nourish and cleanse toxins.

CFT is effective for all ages and benefits a variety of conditions.

    • Birth trauma

    • Tongue tie-lip tie

    • Torticollis

    • Reflux

    • Colic

    • Inability to latch

    • Difficulty sucking

    • Difficulty swallowing

    • Constipation

    • Indigestion

    • Asymmetrical head shape

    • Earache

    • Crawling patterns

    • Stridor

    • Strabismus

    • Asthma

    • Earache

    • Concussion

    • ADHD/ADD

    • Learning disorders

    • Sinus conditions

    • Anxiety

    • Autism

    • Mouthbreathing

    • Bedwetting

    • Headache

    • Scoliosis

    • Migraine

    • Concussion

    • TMJ

    • Pain

    • Range of motion

    • Hip pain

    • Sinus conditions

    • Airway

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Pelvic pain

    • Whiplash

    • Scars

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CFT is an ideal for children as a non-invasive, gentle, and effective modality. Removing fascial strain from childbirth and other early traumas has been demonstrated to help with many childhood issues and may help influence their future health and wellness.

How does CFT complement Myofunctional Therapy?

Myofunctional Therapy is an exercise program to train the muscles of your face tongue and mouth to improve issues with speech, eating and airway. It can also be effective treatment for sleep disordered breathing.

CFT and Tethered Oral Ties

We all have a frenulum which is tissue on the underside of our tongue connected to the floor of the mouth.  When this tissue is too short, too thick, too tight, and attached too far forward on the tongue, it will affect mobility, function and the tongue’s resting posture. In some cases, a tied frenulum may not be visible (known as a submucosal tie). A tongue tie condition is often accompanied by a lip tie or cheek ties (also known as buccal ties). All of these conditions are referred to as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS). 

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