Tillow Barn Health & Wellbeing
COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE FOR DORKING & REIGATE
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a sensitive body therapy, and its approach acknowledges the mind, body and spirit. It invites healing at all levels and encourages your system to find balance in its own way.The gentle and peaceful approach of Craniosacral therapy is suitable for everyone, including babies and children.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) originated from the work of the osteopath Dr William Sutherland, who is credited with discovering the Craniosacral system in the early 1900s and began working with this system to improve health.
The craniosacral system has its own rhythm and is affected when there are restrictions or disturbances within the body. CST is a hands-on therapy using gentle touch that is non-invasive and subtle but very powerful. It works through feeling and sensing the Craniosacral rhythm and how well the rhythm is reflecting out to the rest of the body.
How does it work?
Using ‘listening hands’ to tune in to the patterns of rhythmic motion, craniosacral therapists can evaluate imbalances in the natural expression of movement and use a range of non-invasive therapeutic skills to encourage the release of restrictions.
The emphasis is always on listening, as the person’s system knows its own pathway back to health. This is totally respected during treatment and the therapist follows but does not direct the process. There are no manipulation techniques used.
CST is a holistic therapy and respects that restriction or imbalance can have many causes. This may be due to physical injury and/or emotional disturbance.
Suitable for all ages
PEOPLE COME TO CST FOR:
- Painful physical conditions like headaches or bad backs
- Longstanding physical and emotional problems such as stress, anxiety or fatigue
- Regular treatments simply to support health and well-being
Babies & children
PARENTS BRING BABIES AND CHILDREN TO CST FOR:
- Early infant feeding problems such as sucking, colic and reflux
- Discomfort and restlessness
- Childhood ailments both physical and behavioural
Pre, during & after pregnancy
WOMEN COME TO CST FOR:
- Preparation for pregnancy and birth, balancing emotional and physical tensions
- Minor pregnancy ailments such as back pain
- Gentle support for mother and baby
About me
I am a graduate of the College of Craniosacral Therapy in London and have been a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK since 2008. Before working at Tillow Barn in Dorking, I ran a successful practice in Whitstable, Kent.
Initially trained in the techniques of biospiritual focusing, I naturally expanded my interest in listening to the inner wisdom of the body through the felt sense by studying Craniosacral therapy. Craniosacral therapy is well known for the treatment of babies but it is also suitable for a wide range of conditions in both young and old.
I have particular experience in working compassionately with individuals during stressful times in their lives. The quiet sensitive quality of Craniosacral therapy brings stillness to the body and mind allowing both physical and emotional release and a restoration of balance and vitality.
Having benefitted personally from Craniosacral therapy myself I have a great understanding of the work and now feel privileged to be able to help others through this gentle but profound therapy. I have a background in medical education in the NHS and founded a charity which supported medical education. Alongside my therapy practice I have an interest in end of life care and worked for many years for a hospice supporting an international training programme in palliative care.
Fees & availability
- Initial session (75 mins) - £75
- Adults 60 min follow up session - £65
- Adults 75 min follow up session - £75
- Babies & children - £60
Testimonials
“Pippa is such a kind and nurturing Craniosacral therapist. She has consistently been generous with her time and care, and has supported me through ups and downs with her warm, gentle manner. Pippa senses exactly what I need from a treatment so I leave feeling more aligned. I feel most fortunate to have found Pippa and recommend her highly.”
Camilla
“Amazing… cannot praise highly enough the results Philippa has achieved with my Grandson. From birth he has had a condition which resulted in the most disruptive, aggressive and wholly upsetting behaviour. We found Pippa when he was 11 years old, in the first treatment she diagnosed his problem and the outcome was incredible. His teachers and peers immediately noticed the change in him. With occasional maintenance visits which he himself requests, we have a much happier, healthier child in our family for which we are truly grateful!”
Angela
“We have just returned from the hospital and they were astonished about how much William could move his neck now and have now discharged him. I can’t thank you enough. You truly have worked your magic, thank you from the bottom of my heart x. You have truly done an amazing job for us”
Kerrie-Ann