Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Craniosacral Therapy at Shine Holistic Salons, North London

A subtle yet powerful treatment that helps to resolve physical and emotional stresses, Craniosacral Therapy at Shine Holistic Salons, North London, works directly on the central nervous system, helping every other system in the body to relax and self-regulate.

During a session, your Shine therapist uses his/her hands to gently hold and tune into the body of the client. Through this subtle touch, the practitioner can read the story of the client’s body, identify places where issues are held and follow the natural patterns of healing as prompted by the client’s own physiology.  

What Is Craniosacral Therapy Most Often Used For?

CST is commonly sought to treat back and neck pain, frozen shoulder, fatigue and depression, stress and anxiety, headaches and migraine, insomnia, acute and chronic pain, immune system disorders, digestive problems and IBS, dental trauma (jaw disorders) and problems before and after pregnancy.

A subtle, yet powerful treatment that is suitable for all ages including newborn babies, children and the elderly. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is renowned for its gentle approach to healing and its deep, moving effects. It is a great tool to have at your disposal throughout pregnancy, during birth and beyond!  The same light, healing touch that is used on adults can also be used on babies.

Mums, bumps & babies clinicis available on all days that Mattea works.

How can Craniosacral Therapy help Pregnancy?

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 Alfredo explains that, many times pregnant mums come for CST after the first trimester presenting with lower back pain, aching legs and feet and a sense of discomfort. Other complaints often include water retention, constipation and occasional headaches or dizziness. These physical ailments can be addressed using CST.

The holistic approach of CST can be extremely powerful in connecting with the body's innate ability to relieve imbalances, tensions, compressions and patterns of stress. During a session mums feel their bodies relax: they can now let go and sink into a deeper and more fluidic sense of being. Many times this experience can feel so moving that it helps mums to spontaneously connect with the baby within them. This can foster a new awareness of the connection and relation between mother and baby.

 

What does CST do when Pregnant?

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Craniosacral therapists are skilled at tuning into the connective tissue of the body. This can relax intrauterine pressures, making more space for the growing baby to get into an optimal position for birth. It can also help to release tensions on the spine while supporting the Central Nervous System (CNS) and letting the very important cranial nerves flow at ease. This is of great significance as soft muscle and tissue tone is essential for a smooth pregnancy and easy birth. A soft and connected CNS will help mum and baby to feel spacious, connected, nourished and essentially relaxed.

Once the CNS reaches its crucial state of ease, connection and flow, homeostasis can be aimed for. Homeostasis is the condition where the internal environment is perfectly balanced and still. At this point a balance of hormones, PH, temperature and other vital body systems can begin to be reached starting from within each cell and integrating all the major organs and systems of the body.
After a course of CST sessions mums to be often feel more in tune with their bodies and better prepared for the process of giving birth. The healing experience of CST sets them on the path for a calm, centred and relaxed approach to the birthing process. In this state of mind, the body is relaxed, in optimum health and full of energy and vitality.

Alfredo

 

Is Craniosacral Therapy good for young Babies?

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Once the baby is born, follow up sessions are highly recommended, as the gentle approach of CST is ideal during this sensitive and emotional time.

After a difficult birth babies can present signs of stress, which of course will translate onto their mum’s sense of ease and wellness. In these cases the healing journey during sessions would be a three person process: mum, baby and therapist. Healing takes place at a soft and nurturing pace, letting mums and babies come back to a state of ease, stillness, rediscovering the original nurturing healthy relationship between the baby and its mum.

By Alfredo Hunter

Alfredo Hunter works at Shine, Newington Green on Fridays 10 – 3pm for mothers and babies.

 

Salon Review
Lydia
I came across Mattea as I have long covid and had heard that craniosacral therapy can be helpful. I had never tried it before and was unsure what to expect. I have found my sessions with Mattea to be absolutely incredible and each time I feel restored and like my body has been re-set. I also feel utterly relaxed and at peace in a way I have never felt before. Mattea is warm and kind and very knowledgeable; I have learned so much from her. She is amazing at what she does and really tailors each session according to your specific needs on that day. She really is magical and I can't recommend her enough.
Thank you Lydia. Much appreciated.
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Muge Erdogmus Turnbull
I have been seeing Mattea regularly for over 10 years now. She is a very skilled, intuitive healer therapist- she really attunes to your body and soul and responds in a gentle yet strong way that helps a lot! Her warmth and empathic presence puts you at ease from the start. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for taking time to write this lovely review Muge.
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Margaret
I’ve been booking sessions with Mattea for several months. She has helped me with jet-lag, all around well-being, and more recently with recovery from some skin graft surgery on my face. I really appreciate the combination of skills, especially massage and craniosacral therapy, she brings to her treatments. She has a depth of experience and an ability to really hear what you have to say, as well as to what your body is telling her , such that each treatment feels tailor-made to the circumstances. I often feel the benefit for some days after. I’ve been happy to recommend her to friends and family - she is a very special practitioner. So glad I live near the Shine studio.
Thank you Margaret. Much appreciated.
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Emily
Mattea is a warm, intuitive and sensitive practitioner. I first came to see her following a very stressful experience during my last pregnancy. Her combination of pregnancy massage and CST meant I left the session feeling transformed; I was so much calmer and more grounded. I have seen her regularly during this current pregnancy and the sessions have helped me stay level despite a challenging pregnancy.
We are so glad to hear how Mattea has helped you. Thank you.
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Agnes Lindstøl
I have had massages with Mattea many times now. Everytime i feel like she makes the right decision to make my body feel more balanced, aligned and easy. I learned after that this was craniosacral therapy and i find it very effective and so soothing for myself. I am so grateful to have met you, Mattea. Thank you.
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Nina Foster
I began massage and cranial sacral therapy -CST - with Mattea some months after I was run over. Both my ankle and knee were broken and I had been in constant pain , as well as experiencing PST. Mattea introduced me to CST which has profoundly helped - soothing chronic pain and significantly relieving stress. I find that the sessions seem to align parts of me that feel broken - emotionally and physically, as well as soothing pain with warmth and light - leaving me feeling relieved and stronger. As a result of the sessions, I am beginning to heal and have greater capacity to tackle physio and routine daily challenges. I am so grateful to Mattea for introducing me to CST and for her intuitive support and treatment - I will continue sessions for as long as I can and highly recommend that others try them. Mattea - thank you for all you do . It is hugely appreciated!
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Michela
I've had several messages with Mattea during my first pregnancy and they've all been wonderful - she is knowledgeable, caring and always keen to tailor her treatments to my needs. She also combines CST and massage which I've found to be very relaxing and beneficial. I would highly recommend her especially to any expectant mums!
Salon Review
CH, North London
Mattea has treated me for a number of years and really is a magician! I came to see Mattea on Sunday to help me with persistent lower back and leg pain, as well as a general sense of being "out of sorts" and lacking energy. She is immensely intuitive and very skilled at establishing what the most effective treatment or combination of approaches will be - in this case, a combination of hands-on massage with powerful cranio-sacral therapy straightened out my back, relieved the pain and gave me a much-needed energy boost. She has a wonderfully sympathetic and gentle manner. Many thanks Mattea!


Expert Craniosacral Therapy services Near Me

Stoke Newington

Newington Green

Islington

N1

N16

North London

Book Your Craniosacral Therapy Treatment at Shine Salons in North London

If you would like to book a craniosacral therapy treatment or would like advice on any of the services we provide please call and speak to a member of our professional and friendly team on 020 7241 5033.

My Reviews

Salon Review
Lydia
I came across Mattea as I have long covid and had heard that craniosacral therapy can be helpful. I had never tried it before and was unsure what to expect. I have found my sessions with Mattea to be absolutely incredible and each time I feel restored and like my body has been re-set. I also feel utterly relaxed and at peace in a way I have never felt before. Mattea is warm and kind and very knowledgeable; I have learned so much from her. She is amazing at what she does and really tailors each session according to your specific needs on that day. She really is magical and I can't recommend her enough.
Thank you Lydia. Much appreciated.
Salon Review
Muge Erdogmus Turnbull
I have been seeing Mattea regularly for over 10 years now. She is a very skilled, intuitive healer therapist- she really attunes to your body and soul and responds in a gentle yet strong way that helps a lot! Her warmth and empathic presence puts you at ease from the start. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for taking time to write this lovely review Muge.
Salon Review
Margaret
I’ve been booking sessions with Mattea for several months. She has helped me with jet-lag, all around well-being, and more recently with recovery from some skin graft surgery on my face. I really appreciate the combination of skills, especially massage and craniosacral therapy, she brings to her treatments. She has a depth of experience and an ability to really hear what you have to say, as well as to what your body is telling her , such that each treatment feels tailor-made to the circumstances. I often feel the benefit for some days after. I’ve been happy to recommend her to friends and family - she is a very special practitioner. So glad I live near the Shine studio.
Thank you Margaret. Much appreciated.
Salon Review
Emily
Mattea is a warm, intuitive and sensitive practitioner. I first came to see her following a very stressful experience during my last pregnancy. Her combination of pregnancy massage and CST meant I left the session feeling transformed; I was so much calmer and more grounded. I have seen her regularly during this current pregnancy and the sessions have helped me stay level despite a challenging pregnancy.
We are so glad to hear how Mattea has helped you. Thank you.
Salon Review
Agnes Lindstøl
I have had massages with Mattea many times now. Everytime i feel like she makes the right decision to make my body feel more balanced, aligned and easy. I learned after that this was craniosacral therapy and i find it very effective and so soothing for myself. I am so grateful to have met you, Mattea. Thank you.
Salon Review
Nina Foster
I began massage and cranial sacral therapy -CST - with Mattea some months after I was run over. Both my ankle and knee were broken and I had been in constant pain , as well as experiencing PST. Mattea introduced me to CST which has profoundly helped - soothing chronic pain and significantly relieving stress. I find that the sessions seem to align parts of me that feel broken - emotionally and physically, as well as soothing pain with warmth and light - leaving me feeling relieved and stronger. As a result of the sessions, I am beginning to heal and have greater capacity to tackle physio and routine daily challenges. I am so grateful to Mattea for introducing me to CST and for her intuitive support and treatment - I will continue sessions for as long as I can and highly recommend that others try them. Mattea - thank you for all you do . It is hugely appreciated!
Salon Review
Michela
I've had several messages with Mattea during my first pregnancy and they've all been wonderful - she is knowledgeable, caring and always keen to tailor her treatments to my needs. She also combines CST and massage which I've found to be very relaxing and beneficial. I would highly recommend her especially to any expectant mums!
Salon Review
CH, North London
Mattea has treated me for a number of years and really is a magician! I came to see Mattea on Sunday to help me with persistent lower back and leg pain, as well as a general sense of being "out of sorts" and lacking energy. She is immensely intuitive and very skilled at establishing what the most effective treatment or combination of approaches will be - in this case, a combination of hands-on massage with powerful cranio-sacral therapy straightened out my back, relieved the pain and gave me a much-needed energy boost. She has a wonderfully sympathetic and gentle manner. Many thanks Mattea!

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