articles & updates
4/5/2022
Craniosacral Q & A with Dr. Lim
How long have you been practicing Craniosacral Therapy?
I have been a Craniosacral Therapist for close to 10 years. I have performed CST at least 4,500 times and have loved every minute of it!
What led you to become a Craniosacral Therapist?
I first chose to learn this modality from the Upledger Institute as I was looking for a gentle way to work on babies and small children that was different from the high velocity manipulations that we learned in medical school. I didn’t fully understand the vast benefits that Craniosacral can provide when I first started. We were of course introduced to the many conditions that benefit from this type of work, but it wasn’t until I started the work in my own practice that I fully understood the changes that Craniosacral Therapy can bring about.
What are your favorite conditions to treat?
That’s a hard one! I love treating common physical ailments like migraines, TMJ, vertigo, back pain, and constipation. But I also love working on the nervous system in individuals with anxiety, insomnia and PTSD.
What should people expect at their first session?
This varies based on the condition and age of the patient, but generally people feel very relaxed during and after their session. Some people may feel more emotional that day as the body is clearing things, some people feel tired and want to take a nap, and others feel lighter and more energized. This can also vary from session to session, based on what happened on my treatment table that day! I always encourage people to drink extra water after the session to help to clear any toxins (physical and emotional!) that may have been released that day.
Can you share a recent success story?
Of course! I’ll tell you two that just came to mind! One was in regards to an infant who was waking every 2 hours at night and crying (mom and dad were VERY tired!). He was also only having a BM once every 7-10 days! Poor guy. He started having more frequent BM’s even after the first treatment and now is sleeping well, is having BM’s 1-3 times daily, and is an overall happier little guy (and mom and dad are finally getting some rest!)
Another story is in regards to a young woman who suffers from PTSD. While we were doing Craniosacral Therapy she had some old trauma come to the surface and she was able to release some of the fear and anger that she had been storing inside of her. After the session she felt lighter and more relaxed and left my office with a big sigh of relief.
Click here for more information about Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Q & A with Dr. Lim
How long have you been practicing Craniosacral Therapy?
I have been a Craniosacral Therapist for close to 10 years. I have performed CST at least 4,500 times and have loved every minute of it!
What led you to become a Craniosacral Therapist?
I first chose to learn this modality from the Upledger Institute as I was looking for a gentle way to work on babies and small children that was different from the high velocity manipulations that we learned in medical school. I didn’t fully understand the vast benefits that Craniosacral can provide when I first started. We were of course introduced to the many conditions that benefit from this type of work, but it wasn’t until I started the work in my own practice that I fully understood the changes that Craniosacral Therapy can bring about.
What are your favorite conditions to treat?
That’s a hard one! I love treating common physical ailments like migraines, TMJ, vertigo, back pain, and constipation. But I also love working on the nervous system in individuals with anxiety, insomnia and PTSD.
What should people expect at their first session?
This varies based on the condition and age of the patient, but generally people feel very relaxed during and after their session. Some people may feel more emotional that day as the body is clearing things, some people feel tired and want to take a nap, and others feel lighter and more energized. This can also vary from session to session, based on what happened on my treatment table that day! I always encourage people to drink extra water after the session to help to clear any toxins (physical and emotional!) that may have been released that day.
Can you share a recent success story?
Of course! I’ll tell you two that just came to mind! One was in regards to an infant who was waking every 2 hours at night and crying (mom and dad were VERY tired!). He was also only having a BM once every 7-10 days! Poor guy. He started having more frequent BM’s even after the first treatment and now is sleeping well, is having BM’s 1-3 times daily, and is an overall happier little guy (and mom and dad are finally getting some rest!)
Another story is in regards to a young woman who suffers from PTSD. While we were doing Craniosacral Therapy she had some old trauma come to the surface and she was able to release some of the fear and anger that she had been storing inside of her. After the session she felt lighter and more relaxed and left my office with a big sigh of relief.
Click here for more information about Craniosacral Therapy
Dr. Tara Peyman, our Clinical Director and go-to expert for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, discusses using homeopathy for mental illness below:
Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, passionate about treating trauma, anxiety, and depression, discusses stress management below:
Our owner and expert in autism and mood disorders, Dr. Hillary Lim, discusses how to naturally increase beneficial neurotransmitters below: