Dr. Howlett brings to the treatment table 15 years of CranioSacral Therapy experience. She has completed her Advanced II training, and often volunteers as a teaching assistant from the introductory to advanced levels. CST is an extremely gentle, hands-on therapy that enhances overall body function, alleviates pain and discomfort, and dissipates negative effects of stress on the central nervous system. CST addresses the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends all the way from the bones and connective tissues of the skull, face and mouth (the cranium) down to the tailbone (the sacrum).
CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopaedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction