CranioSacral Therapy - Barabel McKay

Originating with the work of osteopath Dr William Sutherland in the 1900s and developed by Dr John Upledger since the 1970s into a full body treatment, the name describes the therapy - cranium to sacrum - head to tail. In CranioSacral Therapy hand sensitivity is used to feel and correct restrictions and blockages. Sometimes patients become deeply relaxed and positioning or movement seem to be guided by inner intelligence to facilitate the letting go of deeply seated physical or emotional trauma. This is called Somato-emotional release.

The CranioSacral Therapist works with a very gentle traction or force. She relies on the fact that the body knows exactly what it needs to do in order to return to a healthy state. It is this light handed approach combined with concentration and, most importantly, the intention of the therapist that renders this treatment so successful in dealing with dysfunctions of various kinds.

The therapeutic process can be supported by visualisations or dialogue. Aspects of yourself hidden or forgotten under the surface of everyday life can emerge.

Barabel McKay

Barabel has been a chartered physiotherapist for over 40 years. Barabel finds that Upledger CranioSacral work marries well with the knowledge and experience she carries in her head and hands. It also fits the profile of up to date research into how the body can be encouraged to heal through its own cell activity.

Barabel has been so excited by this potential for safe healing that her advanced level training has taken her all the way from Scotland to America, Italy and Ireland.