09/02/2026
A little about Cranio Sacral therapy
To begin, in more scientific terms, CST is a gentle, non-invasive technique that rebalances the horses CNS (central nervous system) whilst unwinding restricted fascia - ultimately restoring the the flow of the cranial rhythm & vital fluids to the horses brain and spinal cord. It is through this process that the body can allow healing to occur and relieve internal stressors. The CST itself opens up restrictions in the fascial planes and restores motion to the cranial bones by influencing the flow of the horse’s cerebrospinal fluid.
CST is a powerful modality used to unwind tension and trauma from the equine body, it is different to many other methods, as it requires little to no pressure being applied to the external structures, the technique involves holding space over blockages in the body, detected during initial stages of treatment. I use the responses and signals your horse gives me, to alleviate tension through the body that they accumulate and store over time. Horses store both a mental and physical connection to trauma, it is laid out over the body like a map. We just have to learn to read it, and encourage the tissues (alongside the mind) to release.
CST can be strange to understand, unless you have had a cranial treatment yourself or watched someone else’s. But once you see it, you can’t unsee it!
Horses are deep emotional processors, they require designated healing space, and time. Just the same as we do.
The CST and combined bodywork treatments that I offer work seamlessly with Chiropractic & massage sessions, if you are taking a rehabilitative approach with your horse, you will find this type of work becomes intrinsic to their routine.
In summary, this type of work is fantastic for alleviating:
Physical or emotional blockages
Facial misalignments
Sensitivity around the ears and the poll
Mouth/TMJ Tension
Nervousness/anxiety
Headshaking
Headshyness
I take a whole horse approach with gentle, effective techniques.
Drop me a message for a natter and let’s see what we can do for your equine 🤍
