In a world that’s more digitally connected than ever before, the simple and genuine act of human touch remains a fundamental cornerstone of health and well-being. At Herbs & Hands Craniosacral Therapy, Dr. Currey truly understands that touch is not just comforting and soothing; it’s essential for healing. The science behind this is clear, revealing that human touch plays a deeply profound and vital role in supporting both physical and emotional health.

Craniosacral therapy doesn’t end when we hop of the treatment table. In this article, we will explore different tools and techniques you can incorporate into your daily life to deepen the effects of your treatments.

What is fascia, and what does it have to do with craniosacral therapy? In summary - a lot!

Are you curious about what happens during a craniosacral therapy session?

So far in this series, we have covered two important topics. First, what is craniosacral therapy? Second, what is the craniosacral rhythm? Now that we have a better understanding of what craniosacral therapy is, we can ask, “what does it do?”

In my last article, we covered what craniosacral therapy is and introduced the idea of the craniosacral rhythm (CSR), the subtle movement that craniosacral therapists work with. Today, we will explore this rhythm in more detail looking at the current objective evidence of its existence, a working theory of what causes it, and a few ways you can work with it yourself.

Have you ever wondered what craniosacral therapy is and where it came from?

Why I practice craniosacral therapy and my journey to becoming the healer I intended to be.

How can craniosacral therapy do so much? Why does Dr. Currey love it so? What even is craniosacral therapy? This week, let’s dive in and explore these questions.

The longer I dedicate myself to the art of healing, the softer I become.  My hands, my words, the herbs I work with – all are softer.

In medical school, I was trained in osseous manipulation (cracking backs), but due to my arthritis this was never accessible.  I thought I would remain in the realm of biochemistry, diagnostic testing, and juggling complex medical cases – primary care.

Then three years in, reality hit.

I live with a chronic pain condition. It is magnified by stress and demands a level of self care previously unknown to me.  Even the act of receiving a massage or chiropractic adjustment could put me in bed for days.  I began to question whether I would be able to continue being a doctor or even work as the pain and fatigue were so severe.  Then, I found Craniosacral Therapy.