CranioSacral Therapy

        Cranio Sacral Therapy

                                                                                 with John Dalton

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  Postnatal Depression

I have found that postnatal depression is a condition that responds really well to cranio sacral.
The root cause is often as a result of the birth process. The main causes being one or a combination of the following - Labor itself, forceps, ventouse or caesarean section delivery and epidural.

The birth process can leave the mother's pelvic floor full of restrictions. These restrictions can exert a subtle downward pull on the dural tube. This is the tube of membrane that surrounds the spinal cord. The dural tube continues up the spinal cord and into the head where it surrounds the brain. Because of the reciprocal nature of the cranio sacral system this downward pulling can translate into these head membranes and it is this pressure in the head which can lead to the depression.

I have seen this pattern in 95% of the women I have treated for postnatal depression. I have treated women who have suffered with postnatal depression for up to 10 years. After that length of time they are nearly always on medication and their second or third psychologist/counsellor. The problem usually resolves pretty quickly, about 6 or 7 weeks, which is fantastic and at the same time sad that so much heartache could have been avoided if they had had treatment earlier.

My Patients Say This:

'When I first came to see John in early 2006 I was feeling so down and totally out of hope for recovery.

I had been sick for more than two years with almost no sign of recovery whatsoever. I had seen all kinds of doctors (mostly neurologists) and I had even had my head scanned.

Further, I had seen a lot of chiropractors and therapists, including other cranio sacral therapists.

I suffered heavily from dizziness, head aches, lack of ability to concentrate and a general fatigue which made it impossible for me to do anything without getting tired and feeling totally worn out.

However, all of this changed radically when I went to see John. Already after the first session I felt significantly better the following week. I was amazed and my condition just kept getting better and better over the next 4-5 months until I was almost 100% okay.

Today, I experience only very insignificant fatigue when I work extremely hard. But I guess that’s even pretty normal, so I think it is fair to say that I have fully recovered.

Thank you very much for this, John!! And to all you guys out there of course there are no guarantees when it comes to illness, but you have also got a chance!

And John’s way of doing things may very well work for you!

My case is a very good example of that.'

A. E. -
Lawyer - Denmark.

'Dear John,
This is a letter to say thank you. When I came to see you I can't say I had any great trust in you or cranio sacral therapy either. But I knew that my bi-polar disorder was quite literally threatening my life and I needed help. You gave me that help and I can only say how grateful I am to you.

I never thought I could ever live a 'normal' life, but now I do, and it's thanks to you. (Hey, that's poetry!)
Thanks, John.'

Carla Read -
Brisbane, Australia.


'THANKS A MILLION.
John,
Just a few lines to thank you for the help and treatment you have given me throughout my illness. You not only helped me but you gave me encouragement.

The medical profession gave up on me whereas you didn't.

You saved me from going for an operation and for that I am truly greatful.
Best wishes for the future. '

Heather Mitrovic - Brisbane, Australia.

'I first came across John's healing sessions while recovering from major brain surgery. Thankfully I am now fully recovered and I know that John was a key in that recovery providing a fundamental building block of support and healing strength.

The beauty of John's healing is that it encompasses the whole person, not just the physical and he works with an amazing sense of humour, lightness and love.'

C. Delaney, Risk analyst - London.

'The quality of my life in many areas has improved immensely and the layers of healing that John helped me through continue to have a beneficial effect on my health and my life.'

D. Crowley. - Pharmacist - Cork, Ireland.

'I had Cranio Sacral Therapy for severe pain in my neck and shoulders. During the treatment I experienced a state of deep relaxation and wonderful healing.

My neck and shoulder pain is gone and many other little complaints disappeared. My health has improved greatly, I am feeling more secure and my energy level has increased beyond my wildest dreams.'

M.T. Marsh. Secretary - Galway, Ireland.

'When I first attended John Dalton I was suffering from high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and had not slept properly for approximately two months. Although initially sceptical, after the first session I was quite convinced that it was effective.

My sleep pattern immediately improved and my chest pressures eased.

The power of this treatment has been that it did not just cure the physical and most obvious symptoms but continued on to help me cure the emotional and more subtle problems which lay at the core of everything.'

Tony Gallery, Computer Analyst - Geneva, Switzeraland.

'I was in a car accident, receiving serious head injuries and was in a coma for three days. When I first saw John I couldn't co-ordinate my eyes and had double vision. I had memory loss and poor concentration.

I was amazed by John's sensitivity. A few days after my first treatment my eyes came back into line and have been perfect ever since, my mental abilities and my energy steadily improved.'

Kathy Kennedy, Acupuncturist - Cork, Ireland.

'I experienced Cranio Sacral Therapy as a powerful way of accessing the wisdom of the body. It brought me in touch with areas of myself that analytical work could not reach.'

B. Moylan, Psychotherapist - Galway, Ireland.

Copyright John Dalton 2008