Welcome
Restoring health and well-being through Craniosacral Therapy
Vales, Aljezur
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, complementary bodywork technique based on Osteopathic principles. It is able to provide a space for the body to heal. Using a light touch it aims to reduce restrictions in the craniosacral system to relieve pain, reduce stress and improve central nervous function-
CST works with the subtle rhythms of the body and can benefit
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Headaches and Migraines
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Neck and back pain
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Stress and anxiety
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Sleep issues
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Recovery after injury
It improves the body's ability to self-care, and can lead to positive and profound changes.
A session is usually performed with the client fully clothed on their back in the serenity of the Therapy Garden.
We visit the Sacrum and lower spine, open the hip region, Cranial base release aswell as releasing intracranial structures and plates. Returning the body to its natural criosacral rhythm.
Gentle adjustments are made to release tension, allowing for a return to the point of fullest potential.
The still point of deep relaxation, the source.
Studied through the Upledger Istitute, UK
The Therapy Garden, Vales.
For a free consultation, more information or to book an appointment contact
Xander Kuperij DipAc, CST, FEA
+351 920 453 488
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Or E-mail
Craniosacral therapy
About Xander
Xander Kuperij DipAc CST
Xander is a Dutchman who grew up in Scotland. While studying Shiatsu and Qigong he became interested in Chinese Medicine in particular, Acupuncture. He graduated from The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA), York in 2013 with a BSc Honours Degree in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture.
The course included in-depth study of Western Medicine, anatomy, physiology, Chinese Medicine therapeutic bodywork and acupuncture. It involved over 400 hours clinical training and over 3600 hours of study.
This led on to in-depth studies of Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute UK, where he completed CST 1&2
Former full member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) for 7 years.
Xander is working towards full registration in Portugal, treatment by request.
Happy to be of service.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world, originating in China over 3000 years ago. It uses an ancient system of diagnosis and treatment alongside one's own energy, or 'QI', encouraging the body to make adjustments to return it back to balance. The focus of treatment is on you as an individual to strengthen your body's ability to heal itself.
Acupuncture is a Natural Medicine which stimulates self-healing.
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It works on our Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual levels.
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It is a safe and drug-free treatment.
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How Acupuncture can help
Acupuncture can help to treat specific symptoms or give relief for specific pain syndromes, like osteoarthritis of the knee, TMJ, headaches, lower back pain, or for more common health problems like an overactive bladder. A lot of people use acupuncture because they feel generally unwell without a clear diagnosis. And many choose to receive regular acupuncture as it is so beneficial and relaxing.
A list of conditions commonly treated with acupuncture is available here
British Acupuncture Council fact sheets
For a look at the current knowledge on acupuncture in the language of science and a comprehensive list of conditions considered to benefit from acupuncture treatment
evidencebasedacupuncture.org
The Acupuncture Now Foundation is a not for profit, stand alone organisation based in the US. It's focus is to improve the level of information available to the public, healthcare providers and health decision-makers about the practice of Acupuncture.
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"After struggling with back pain, craniosacral therapy gave me relief. Xander was intuitive and helped me understand my body’s needs."
P.F.