Craniosacrale Therapie in Heidelberg
Inhalt
- What is craniosacral therapy?
- Procedure of craniosacral therapy
- What does the craniosacral rhythm do?
- Treatment duration and frequency
- Treatment costs and reimbursement
- FAQ
What is craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, profound form of bodywork that perceives the human being as a whole structure. Its aim is to restore the craniosacral system – the delicate flow and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid – to its original harmony. This inner pulse influences physical functions as well as emotional balance and posture. With gentle, attentive touch, tensions are carefully released and the body’s own regenerative powers are invited to become more active again.
Procedure of craniosacral therapy
Adults
Medical history and examination
Treatment begins with a detailed discussion of your medical history and a physical examination. This allows me to gain an accurate picture of your symptoms and their causes.
Treatment
This is followed by the actual treatment. Craniosacral therapists work exclusively with their hands. The treatment is tailored to the individual patient. Using gentle, mindful palpation, we follow the craniosacral rhythm and support its free flow.
After the treatment
Finally, we discuss the next steps together. In the first 1–3 days after treatment, you may experience what is known as initial worsening: the tissue reacts to the new stimuli and begins to restructure itself. This can manifest itself, for example, in an increased need for sleep or a feeling similar to muscle soreness. These reactions are normal, a good sign and no cause for concern.
Children and Babies
Medical history and examination
Treatment for infants and children also begins with a discussion of their medical history. The fact that babies cannot yet speak and children, depending on their age, have difficulty describing their symptoms precisely is not a problem. As a paediatric osteopath, I am trained to gather a wealth of information through a careful physical examination. This allows me to form an accurate picture of the symptoms and their possible causes.
Treatment
The actual treatment then follows. As with adults, I work exclusively with my hands. Each treatment is individual, and the following applies: infants and children react very sensitively and usually only require gentle, careful techniques.
After the treatment
Finally, we discuss the next steps together. Babies and children may also experience a short reaction phase after the treatment, during which the body realigns itself and processes the impulses.
What does the craniosacral rhythm do?
The underlying rhythm is based on the ‘breath of life’ described by Dr William Garner Sutherland. It acts as an organising force that shapes the body’s form and well-being. During treatment, we perceive this rhythm, sense disturbances and accompany their resolution so that the natural dynamics of the system can unfold again.
Treatment duration and frequency
A craniosacral treatment lasts about 50 minutes. The frequency of craniosacral treatment is very individual: for acute complaints, two to three appointments at intervals of two to four weeks are often sufficient, while for chronic problems, more sessions may be necessary.
Treatment costs and reimbursement
Billing according to GebüH (German fee schedule)
30 min: €65
50 min: €110
Statutory health insurance
Many health insurance companies subsidise craniosacral osteopathic treatments. In some cases, a doctor’s recommendation or proof of qualification is required – I fulfil the latter requirement through my VOD membership. Please check the conditions of your health insurance company.
Privately insured persons/additional insurance
Private insurance companies usually reimburse alternative practitioner services up to the maximum rate of the GebüH, unless excluded by contract.
Subsidy
In Baden-Württemberg, craniosacral osteopathy is usually largely reimbursed by the subsidy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions about your treatment and making appointments
Many statutory health insurance funds cover part of the treatment costs if a doctor's recommendation is provided. Private health insurance funds usually reimburse all or part of the costs. It is best to check with your health insurance fund directly beforehand.
No, you can generally visit an osteopathic practice directly. However, some health insurance companies require a doctor's prescription or recommendation in order to reimburse the costs.
Craniosacral therapy is a particularly delicate branch of osteopathy. Through subtle impulses and mindful touch, it supports the body's internal rhythms and brings various systems back into harmony. While classical osteopathy primarily works with manual therapeutic techniques on muscles, fasciae and joints, craniosacral therapy focuses more on the gentle movements in the tissue and the nervous system. Both approaches take a holistic view of the human being, but the craniosacral method is exceptionally gentle and is therefore also suitable for very sensitive individuals, babies and those recovering from traumatic experiences.