Anne O'Reilly MBChB FRNZCGP
Health Coach & Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy ( BCST ) is non manipulative and gentle. This treatment has grown from the discipline of osteopathy which was developed by Dr Andrew Still, Dr William Sutherland and others, over the last 150 years.The difference between BCST and a more bio mechanical approach is in the intention of the practitioner. Rather than just focusing on what’s wrong and the areas of restriction in the body, a relationship is formed which is respectful and non intrusive with the underlying health and vitality, present in each one of us, This is accomplished by applying gentle holds to parts of the body starting at the feet and ankles and moving up the body to the head. The person receiving the treatment is lying on their back ( or on their side, if preferred ), on a comfortable plinth, fully clothed, with pillows and a blanket for comfort.Through the hands, the therapist can feel the hallmarks of a person’s underlying health which we call the Breath of Life or Body Intelligence or Primary Life Force. These healing forces bring about changes in the body which can be felt as a gentle reorganisation or self correction at the tissue level, a feeling of fluidity, like waves or a current, moving through the body.At the end of a session, the person receiving the treatment can feel a new state of energy, physical ease, mental and emotional wellbeing and clarity. These vital forces have been present since we were an embryo and are still present throughout our life, available as an inherent knowledge of what is needed at that time, to heal, repair and rebalance.Applications of BCSTThis treatment can be helpful for many different issues; acute and chronic pain, accidents, post operatively, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches and migraine, stress, anxiety, low mood, panic attacks, and to assist with cancer and chronic disease symptoms. It is also remarkably helpful for long held trauma and PTSD and is used with benefit in neurological issues like Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis Motor Neurone Disease and Cognitive Decline. It’s gentle enough to be used with the elderly and with Mums, babies and children both in pregnancy, postnatally and in the first few years of life which are so pivotal to ongoing wellbeing.A treatment session usually takes 1 hour. Please leave 1 hour 15 mins for a first treatment, in order to take a full history. 3 to 10 sessions are usually recommended to enable persistent resolution of symptoms. Whether you are experiencing symptoms or not, BCST can be a great way to promote optimal health, energy and wellbeing
About Anne
I have been a doctor for over 40 years. I come from N Ireland and trained at Trinity College in Dublin. I have worked in New Zealand for the last 30 years. I am trained in Functional Medicine which explores the possible origins and triggers of an acute or chronic illness and with education and understanding of lifestyle, nutrition and emotional health, you can learn, with assistance, to regain your own optimal health.Through personal health journeys of my own and with my children, we were introduced to Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy in the UK. I was introduced to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy ( BCST ) in New Zealand in 2017. It is a gentle yet potent way to achieve physical embodiment and mental and emotional clarity. I trained in this therapeutic field in order to provide a foundation for better outcomes with my patients.I have applied this modality to many different issues. In my experience, BCST has the potential to help, either as a sole therapy or alongside other treatments.
SERVICES OFFEREDI offer Biodynamic Craniosacral treatments in Nelson and a health opinion or health coaching service.HEALTH OPINION/ HEALTH COACHINGI offer a health coaching & opinion service on either a face to face appointment basis, by phone or as a zoom consultation. With an initial 10 minute phone conversation, I can give you an idea whether I can be of further help with alternative therapies or refer you to a colleague or service who is better placed to assist you or a family member. If I can be of service to you or a family member with an opinion or health coaching, I will ask you to fill out a health questionnaire prior to our first appointment.PricesHealth discussion 10 minutes $30
30 minutes $100
60 minutes $200
90 minutes $300BCST TREATMENT1 hour BCST treatment $50-$80
3 x 1hour BCST treatments $150
10 x 1hour BCST treatments $500
Home based craniosacral treatment $80-$100Talk to me if you would prefer to give a donation towards treatment.(Please set aside 90 minutes if it is a first treatment in order to take a history)
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