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Craniosacral – The Techniques

This collection contains posts on craniosacral techniques. This includes biodynamic, osteopathic, craniostructural, and CranioMuscular approaches. It also contains a few key concepts related to craniosacral techniques.

My Perspective

I am not one of those who divisively embraces one technique. Instead, I appreciate and employ several different approaches. There are various reasons why. But, within any given session, the combination I use will depend on the client’s case and interests. Don’t get me wrong. I have one method that is my most reliable tool. It blends well with bodywork and other techniques. However, I readily employ those different approaches when they are the better tool for the job.

Integrative Craniosacral Manual

Many of the posts in this collection are sections from the manual on Integrative Craniosacral. It covers a wide range of topics including principles, methodology, anatomy, techniques, protocols, and worksheets. This video is a 5-minute review of the content.

This collection will continue to grow as sections are updated and revised for content and readability.

CranioMuscular – Superior Vertical Strain

Craniosacral – Coronal Suture Release

Craniosacral SBS Patterns – Walkthrough

Ethmoid / Vomer Distraction

Feel Your Craniosacral Cycle

FrontoMax 45 – CranioMuscular Techniques

FrontoMax 45 – Craniosacral – Facial Mobilizations

Frontosphenoidal Release – Cranisoacral

Functional, Structural, Craniosacral and Craniostructural

Joint Play and Mobilizations

Left Lateral Strain – SBS Assessment and Technique

Left Lateral Strain- CranioMuscular Assessment and Release

Left Torsion – CranioMuscular Assessment and Release

Left Torsion Strain – SBS Assessment and Technique

Mandible Mobilizations – Craniosacral Techniques

Massage Techniques – Distraction and Approximation

Nasal Bone Distraction – Craniosacral Technique

Overview of SBS Patterns

Pelvic Balancing Using Craniosacral

Right Lateral Strain – SBS Assessment and Technique

Right Torsion – CranioMuscular Assessment and Release

Right Torsion Strain – SBS Assessment and Technique

SBS – Strain, Right Shift and Shear

SBS techniques – Inferior Vertical Strain

Sphenoid Decompression – Craniosacral Technique

Sternocostal Joint – Structural Release

Structural Release of Frontal-Maxillae

Structural Twist and Distraction of Frontal-Maxilla

Technique – Palatine lift

Techniques – Lambdoidal Suture Distraction

Temporal Bone Rocking

Thoracolumbar Release with AO-45

Understanding Craniosacral – Venous sinus drain

Vertical Shifts – Integrative CranioMuscular

Zygomatic Bone – Decompression

Tony Preston

Tony Preston, LMT has been treating adults and children since the early 90s. He has authored a number of texts on neuromuscular and craniosacral techniques. He has taught Neuromuscular Therapy for ASHA School of Massage and craniosacral the National Institute of Craniosacral Studies. He currently teaches seminars in Integrative Craniosacral techniques at The Body Guild.