Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle but potent way of triggering the body’s natural healing ability using light touch. People sometimes ask about the name “craniosacral therapy” and think it only refers to the head. In fact CST works with the whole person and changes may occur in body, mind and spirit during and after sessions.

When a practitioner places their hands lightly on you during a therapy session, they are using them to listen to you in much the same way that a counsellor might listen to your words. Your body responds to this sensitive touch by beginning to listen to itself.  A feeling that you have been heard in the truest sense of the word is a common experience during and after a CST session.

Because it is so gentle and non-invasive, CST is suitable for everyone from newly-born babies to the elderly. Women often come during pregnancy, and mothers and their babies for problems associated with difficult or traumatic births. Letting go of tension and fear held in the body enables both mother and baby to settle into calmness.

Craniosacral therapy integrates our underlying function at a deep level,  so that the healing forces within can operate smoothly and fluently and from this integrated underlying function emerges true health. True health arises from a strong freely expressed inherent vitality.  Craniosacral therapy establishes this inherent vitality and enables its free flow throughout the system, enabling the body to overcome disease and disturbance and to release tension and restriction. The practitioner senses tensions in the body and helps to release them in a supported and comfortable way so that symptoms, conditions and their understanding causes can drop away and be resolved. During or after a session you may feel calm and energised, with increased clarity of mind and a deep feeling of well-being.

Conditions Craniosacral Therapy may help with:

• Pain:

  Chronic pain, including back and neck pain, headaches, migraines, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. 

• Stress and Anxiety:

  CST can help reduce stress, anxiety, sleep disorders and even symptoms of PTSD by promoting relaxation and releasing tension. 

• Injuries:

  Post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, and postural compensation following injuries can be addressed. 

• Emotional Trauma:

  CST can help release emotional trauma and facilitate emotional processing, which can be beneficial for conditions like PTSD. 

• Infant and Childhood Issues:

  CST can be helpful for infants with colic, reflux, birth trauma, and developmental issues. 

• Other Conditions:

  CST may also be helpful for conditions like arthritis, asthma, allergies, fibromyalgia, and digestive issues. 

THerapists

Iwona Magdalena Perkowska

Reiki & Cranio-sacral Therapist  

“Originally from Poland,  I have been living in England since 2014. Like many therapists, my path began through personal healing  - growing up with deep and complex trauma that took over two decades to process and overcome. Today, I am grateful to say I am thriving and fully present in my life.  

My journey into the world of spirituality and complementary healing began with a debilitating struggle with insomnia. Faced with the choice of long term medication or finding a natural solution, I chose the latter. This led me to craniosacral therapy - my first truly effective treatment  - and soon after, I was introduced to Reiki. Reiki became a life-changing tool for me, helping not only in my own healing but also allowing me to support others in theirs.  

In 2016, I began my formal training at the College of Cranio Sacral Therapy in London. The training process was as transformative as it was intense - an energetic roller coaster that deepened my connection to healing work. Since graduating, I have had the privilege of helping people (and even pets!) find relief, balance and restoration. From easing headaches in minutes to supporting long-term emotional and physical healing: each session is a unique experience.  

I recently relocated to Faringdon and am excited to join The Lotus Retreat as Reiki and Cranio Sacral therapist. Whether you are seeking deep relaxation,  emotional clarity,  help with an ongoing physical, emotional or mental health issue, or simply a moment to reconnect with yourself, I look forward to welcoming you.  

Hands on and distance healing sessions are both available.  

email: perkowskaiwona700@gmail.com

phone: 07845263361

Treatment Price

£60.00 (1 hr) / £75.00 (1.5 hr)