Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that focuses on the central nervous system, starting at the cranium (skull) and following the spine all the way down to the sacrum (tailbone). Using very gentle, sometimes almost imperceptible pressure, the therapist identifies strain patterns in the body and invites the tissues to “melt” into a deep release of trapped tension, instead of forcing a release as might be the approach of deep tissue massage or even chiropractic methods. This modality of nurturing touch tends to be more acceptable to those who are suffering from PTSD, as well as many others whose health is compromised by some illness, injury/surgery, or fragility. It is a very relaxing process with beneficial effects felt both in the body and in the mind as it stimulates the parasympathetic ("rest & digest") response.