craniosacral therapy

noun

: a system of gentle touch designed to enhance the functioning of the membranes, tissues, fluids, and bones surrounding or associated with the brain and spinal cord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The center has funded research on homeopathy, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy (lightly touching the cranium to relieve putative blockages). —Matthew Hongoltz-hetling, The New Republic, 28 Feb. 2023

As the director of vibrational energy healing at the Well, Oula customizes experiences including reiki, craniosacral therapy, polarity energy balancing, EFT (also known as tapping), guided visualization, and sound therapy. —Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 26 Apr. 2021

Upon returning home to L.A., White underwent craniosacral therapy to help relieve compression of the bones in the head. —Jessica Herndon, Essence, 18 Jan. 2023

There are also three spas administering treatments that run the gamut from pampering (hot-stone massages, facials) to osteopathic (chiropractic and biodynamic craniosacral therapy). —Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020

In addition to body wraps and scrubs, massages, skincare treatments and other services, the spa offers medical-grade facials, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, migraine relief and chronic pain management. —Sarah Kuta, The Know, 30 July 2019

More helpful than craniosacral therapy is watching a YouTube channel I’ve discovered called the ASMR Barber. —Ashleigh Young, The Cut, 2 July 2018

Kennedy has invited an impressive roster of beauty and wellness experts to conduct in-studio workshops, such as craniosacral therapy with celebrity aesthetician Julia March, and a posture workshop with Pilates guru Elizabeth Larkam. —Janna Mandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2018

The hiking program takes full advantage of the terrain; other options include watsu, acupuncture, hot river-stone massage, and craniosacral therapy. —Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

craniosacral therapy

noun

: a system of gentle touch designed to enhance the functioning of the membranes, tissues, fluids, and bones surrounding or associated with the brain and spinal cord

He has also trained in craniosacral therapy, a technique developed by an osteopath which uses gentle pressure on the spine and skull to relieve tension.

—Rosalie Rayburn, The Albuquerque Journal

craniosacral therapist noun

Craniosacral therapists work with the craniosacral system, a continuous membrane of deep tissue (fascia) that connects the cranium and spine and that also houses the brain and central nervous system.

—Mirka Knaster, Yoga Journal