Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, holistic support for the body, mind and nervous system
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment that works with the body’s natural rhythms to support healing, release tension and restore balance. At The Dublin Wellbeing Centre, Craniosacral Therapy offers a deeply holistic approach that listens to the story held within the body and helps support greater ease, comfort and flow.
Often described as a subtle yet powerful form of bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy is suitable for babies, children and adults. It can be used in both paediatric and general treatment, supporting people through a wide range of physical, emotional and stress-related issues.
Book an appointment with one of our experienced and professional therapists today.
What to expect
In a Craniosacral Therapy session, you can expect a calm, gentle and deeply relaxing experience. Your therapist will usually begin by talking with you about your health, symptoms and what has brought you to treatment. During the session, you remain fully clothed while lying comfortably on a treatment couch, and the therapist uses light, skilled touch to listen to the body and work with areas of tension or restriction. The treatment is subtle rather than forceful, yet many people experience a deep sense of release, stillness and relaxation. Some may notice sensations in the body, emotional release or a feeling of calm and grounding afterwards. Each session is tailored to your individual needs, with the aim of helping you feel more at ease in your body and supporting your natural healing process.
Benefits
About Craniosacral Therapy
Your body carries the imprint of your life’s journey. In Craniosacral Therapy, this “autobiography” of the body provides valuable information that helps guide treatment in a safe, responsive and deeply individual way.
Craniosacral Therapy is a model of sensitive bodywork that supports the release of tension and restrictions held in the tissues and nervous system. By doing so, it can help improve your sense of wellbeing, support regulation and create a greater ability to move through life feeling more settled, grounded and at ease in your body.
A Gentle Holistic Approach
This gentle therapy is suitable for people of all ages and can be particularly supportive for those experiencing stress, trauma or ongoing physical discomfort. Craniosacral Therapy is not forceful. It is a subtle and respectful approach that meets the body where it is and supports its own natural healing intelligence.
This makes it suitable for:
- Babies
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
- People seeking support with stress, trauma or chronic tension
- Those looking for a gentle complementary therapy to support overall wellbeing
What Can
Craniosacral Therapy Help With?
Craniosacral Therapy may support people experiencing a wide range of concerns, including:
- Back problems
- Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
- Tinnitus
- Stress and tension
- Developmental difficulties
- TMJ dysfunction
- Whiplash
- Anxiety linked to trauma
- Birth trauma and the lasting effects of difficult delivery experiences
Because this therapy works in such a subtle and holistic way, it can be especially helpful where stress, trauma and physical symptoms are interconnected.
Craniosacral Therapy for Birth Trauma and Anxiety
Craniosacral Therapy can be particularly supportive following traumatic birth experiences. Tension patterns created during birth can sometimes remain held within the tissues and nervous system, even from the earliest stages of life.
For example, trauma related to the umbilical cord being wrapped around the neck may be stored in the body as numbness or restriction in the tissues. Later in life, these patterns may begin to show up as anxiety, especially in dream states or during times of stress and challenge.
Through gentle, skilled bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy can help the body release these held patterns, creating relief and supporting a greater sense of calm, safety and flow.
Meet Our Therapists
Jean McDonald
Craniosacral Therapy
Collette Taaffe
Craniosacral Therapy
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“For me and my family CST has been a rich source of wellbeing and Jean is a most excellent practitioner.”
Mary E.
“I’ll never forget how my Baby responded in the Womb, dancing and moving throughout the session in a state of relaxation felt by both Woman and Baby. I found myself enriched by Craniosacral (CST) it was more nourishing than food, more reassuring than talk, more grounding than sleep. And when things are difficult with Colic and other problems CST somehow releases tensions. For me and my family CST has been a rich source of wellbeing.”
Mary E.
“My son had a treatment with Collette. He had been suffering from sporadic pains in his stomach for years. After seeing many doctors with no results, he decided to try Pranic Healing. He has said it's the best thing he has done. He says he’s never felt better. I saw him the next evening and noticed he had a glow about him.
Angela Cooper
“The physical results that I experienced from Cranosacral were acuity of the pain decreased and the power in my arm and hand increased. I suddenly felt more uplifted and at the first treatment the neuralgia diminished. I could suddenly lift things and tie my bra. Gastritis had occurred from the analgesia so taking less analagesia was a relief both physically and also on an emotional level. Sleep pattern was better as waking in pain was decreased. I was less tired."
Ursula K.
“Collette is the therapist I dreamed about. At the early stages of my first pregnancy, I wished & wanted someone who could see my physical, mental, emotional & spiritual needs & meet them with their own unique & beautiful healing energies. Collette is more experienced & qualified than I could have imagined to work with the energies of mom & baby. I am beyond grateful & will continue to see through my pregnancy journey with her healing support. I am quite convinced she is an angel sent especially for me at this time, so please if you are reading this & looking for a wise & beautiful medicine woman to support whatever your journey, Collette is exactly that."
Jacinta Collins
How to Book a Session?
Booking a session at The Dublin Wellbeing Centre is simple. Once you have chosen the therapist or therapy that feels right for you, just click the Book Now button on the page to arrange your appointment. If you have any questions before booking, you are also welcome to get in touch and we will be happy to help.
How Do I See Availability?
You can view availability when booking online through the therapist’s booking page. Available appointment times will be shown clearly, making it easy to choose a date and time that suits you. If you cannot find a suitable slot, please contact us directly, as we may be able to help with additional availability or guide you to another suitable therapist.
How to Get to the Centre?
The Dublin Wellbeing Centre is conveniently located in Dublin 2, making it easy to reach by public transport, car or on foot. Full address details and directions can be found on our contact page. If you are travelling in for your appointment and need help finding us, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on therapy that works with the body’s natural rhythms to release tension, support the nervous system and restore balance.
What can Craniosacral Therapy help with?
It may help with stress, anxiety, trauma, back problems, tinnitus, TMJ, whiplash, developmental difficulties and birth trauma.
Is Craniosacral Therapy suitable for children and babies?
Yes. Craniosacral Therapy is suitable for babies, children and adults because it is a gentle and non-invasive form of bodywork.
Can Craniosacral Therapy help with birth trauma?
Yes. Craniosacral Therapy can help release tension patterns related to traumatic birth experiences and may support anxiety or nervous system dysregulation linked to those early experiences.
Is Craniosacral Therapy good for stress and trauma?
Many people use Craniosacral Therapy as a supportive treatment for stress, trauma and nervous system regulation because it is gentle, calming and holistic.
What happens during a Craniosacral Therapy session?
A therapist uses gentle hands-on techniques to listen to the body and support the release of tension and restrictions held in the tissues and nervous system.
Is Craniosacral Therapy painful?
No, Craniosacral Therapy is generally very gentle and non-invasive.
Can Craniosacral Therapy help with anxiety?
It may help support anxiety, particularly where the body is holding stress, tension or unresolved trauma.
How do I book Craniosacral Therapy in Dublin?
You can book an appointment with an experienced therapist at The Dublin Wellbeing Centre.