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Craniosacral therapy in St. Gallen
Craniosacral therapy is a holistic, manual treatment method and a gentle further development of osteopathy. It is based on the assumption that the body has its own rhythm – the so-called craniosacral rhythm. This rhythm is created by the pulsating movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that flows between the skull (cranium) and the sacrum.
This subtle rhythm influences the entire body and plays an important role in health, performance and general well-being.
Costs covered by health insurance 50%-90%.
No prescription from a doctor is necessary.
Most supplementary insurances cover the costs of a massage. Go to our health insurance page, select your supplementary insurance and see what therapists are recognised with your insurance.
How Does the Treatment Work?
Craniosacral therapists use their hands to sense this rhythm and apply gentle impulses to support its natural flow and release blockages. The goal is to activate the body’s self-healing abilities and restore balance.
Treatments take place in a quiet, relaxing setting, typically with the client lying down fully clothed. The experience is calming and can support deep physical and emotional regeneration.
Who Is Craniosacral Therapy For?
Craniosacral therapy is suitable for people of all ages – from newborns to the elderly. Its soft and sensitive approach makes it especially helpful for babies and children, for example in cases of sleep disturbances, excessive crying, or digestive issues.
It can also provide valuable support during times of stress, emotional imbalance, or chronic health challenges.
The Role of the Fascia
Another important component of craniosacral therapy is working with the fascia – the connective tissue network that surrounds muscles, organs, and structures throughout the body.
Therapists gently detect areas of tension or restricted movement in the deep fascia and work with slow, still techniques to release joints, myofascial pathways, and muscle structures.
Common Applications of Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy can support a wide range of physical and emotional concerns, such as:
- Stress and tension
- Headaches and migraines
- Tinnitus
- Back pain
- Chronic pain
- Sleep disturbances
- Depression
- Pregnancy support
OUR OFFERS in St. Gallen
MOST BOOKED MASSAGE
Classical massage
For normal tension without severe pain, book the Classic Massage.
Medical Massage
When you suffer from acute or chronic pain book a medical massage.
Sports massage
A massage with strong pressure. It can be used for the prevention and regeneration of the body before and after workouts.
Pregnancy massage
From the first month you can come to us for massage. The treatment is adjusted to the month of pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The aim is to detach different tissue layers from each other in order to eliminate discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
Pain points in the muscle are treated, which are often perceived as punctual hardenings and trigger pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
This involves working with a lot of pressure in depth and loosening fascia and muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage
In the case of swellings that occur, among other things, after operations or weakness of the veins, pregnancy, etc., the water in the tissues is eliminated more quickly here by lymphatic drainage.
Foot reflexology massage
The entire body can be influenced and brought back into balance via the foot reflex zones.