Pui Fung Leung
A natural way of helping our bodies rest and recover, Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) is unique in it’s ability to help with a wide range of conditions and situations whether physical, emotional or mental. The therapy is soft and yet profound. Cranio-Sacral Therapy supports our body’s innate ability to balance, restore and heal ourself, as well as helping to reduce stress and build up underlying energy. Addressing root causes for comprehensive health restoration.
The practitioner helps kick start the healing mechanism by a very light, gentle touch (a way to have a dialogue with the body), and senses tensions in the body and helps to release them in a supported and comfortable way. This therapy is beneficial for individuals seeking relief from stress, pain, and emotional tension, promoting holistic health. Physical pain like lower back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain are also very helpful.
My own path: Born and grew up in Hong Kong and migrated to the UK in 2021, I am a registered Cranio-Sacral therapist practicing in Bristol, having graduated from the College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CCST: https://www.ccst.co.uk/) and registered with the Cranio-Sacral Therapy Association (https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/).
My own body was severely impacted by years of demanding work. Running a small social business in Hong Kong required immense mental energy for business grow strategies and significant physical labour work, resulting in chronic issues like frozen shoulders, tennis elbows, lower back pain, knee pain, and a weak hip joint. Despite seeking various conventional treatments, including physiotherapy, Chinese Orthopaedics, acupuncture and chiropractic care, my pain persisted.
At one point, my body was so weak that a physiotherapist advised me to only exercise in water, otherwise my joints and soft bones would be hurt. While I gradually regained some strength through water exercises and later work out in gym with the help of a personal trainer, it was my discovery of Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) that proved transformational, helping to adjust my bone structure and restore muscle elasticity.
My personal experience showed me the profound power of CST’s fascia unwinding to release tightness in my spine, hips, neck, and jaw. This process brought my body’s energy into order and smoothed its flow. Furthermore, my practice of Tai Chi (for over 15 years), supplemented by meditation and yoga, gave me a deep understanding of energy (Chi) and focus–elements vital to CST. Once I integrated CST with the conscious practice of Pylon Meditation, my structural balance gradually restored. My lower back pain vanished, and my improved blood and energy circulation helped resolve chronic coldness. CST and Pylon Meditation helped me reclaim my health and live a life without chronic pain.
I hope my experiences could help others too. I believe the many different kinds of treatment are not rivals; in fact, they are complementary. Since no single “recipe” can solve every problem, I take an open and exploratory approach to all types of therapy.
