Craniosacral
Our body has the ability to heal itself. All it needs is time and resources. Craniosacral therapy helps the body to become aware of these resources and activate them. Craniosacral treatment therefore promotes the body’s self-healing powers. It also relaxes and harmonises the body.
Craniosacral therapy was developed at the start of the 20th century and has its roots in osteopathy. The parts of the body that give the therapy its name, “cranium“ (skull) and “sacrum” (sacral bone), are connected by the spine and the cerebral and spinal meninges. Cerebral and spinal cord fluid (cerebrospinal fluid or liquor) flows through the spine. Everybody has a unique rhythm of liquor flow. This craniosacral rhythm influences the whole body and affects the cells as well as the metabolism and its function. A disturbed craniosacral rhythm can cause a variety of symptoms. Craniosacral treatment releases blockages in the flow of liquor, balances out the craniosacral rhythm and activates the body’s self-healing powers.
Craniosacral therapy is a manual, gentle and non-invasive form of treatment. During the treatment, I sense the craniosacral rhythm particularly by touching the skull and the sacrum and apply gentle impulses to guide it back to its natural rhythm. The treatment is suitable for adults of all ages, for babies, children and adolescents.
Since the craniosacral rhythm influences the way the whole body functions, craniosacral treatment can be used for a variety of illnesses or disorders:
- Supporting rehabilitation after an accident or illness
- Whiplash, trauma after falls and sprains
- Back, shoulder and neck pain
- Sleeping disorders and exhaustion
- Menstrual problems
- Headaches and migraines
- Jaw pain and bruxism
- Support in difficult life situations
- Pregnancy and birth
- Torticollis, abdominal pains and hyperextension of the spine in infants
- Babies with colic
- Hyperactivity, concentration disorders and learning difficulties in children
Craniosacral therapy is particularly suitable for preparing for pregnancy and birth. It can be an organic and emotional support during pregnancy and help to improve pelvic function. This gentle type of therapy is also ideal after the birth as aftercare for both mother and child, particularly after difficult births.
Since craniosacral therapy is a very gentle manual form of treatment, it is an excellent option for babies and children. It is particularly used in infants with torticollis, abdominal pains and hyperextension of the spine. Good results can also be achieved in babies with colic (nursing difficulties, sleeping problems, abdominal cramps) with craniosacral therapy. Symptoms such as hyperactivity, concentration disorders and learning difficulties are often present in children and adolescents at the start of treatment.
I treat adults of all ages, babies, children and adolescents. A craniosacral treatment usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. During the treatment, the client lies fully clothed on a massage table. On request, I give clients simple exercises tailored to their needs that they can do themselves at home.
Prices
CHF 132 / 60 minutes
CHF 160 / 75 minutes (first consultation)
CHF 180 / 90 minutes
I accept payments after the treatment in cash, by TWINT or Maestro card. If you have the necessary additional insurance, your health insurance provider may cover part of the treatment costs. Please ask your insurance provider. You can also provide my ZSR number when clarifying the matter: R618362
Lasting relief of the symptoms. I went to see Ms Silvestri to get additional help with my psychotherapy treatment for depressive moods and severe exhaustion. She helped me a lot by restoring the harmony of my body and mind. My condition already improved after the first appointment. Through targeted conversations and touch, she released blockages so that I could see clearly again and replenish my energy levels. I have learned to pay attention to my body’s cues and to activate my inner resources. Ms Silvestri’s neutral, attentive and respectful manner makes me feel like I’m truly in good hands. I can only highly recommend her.
Silence, open space and relaxation. I attended craniosacral therapy with Ivana Silvestri because I was grinding my teeth, causing me to have constantly tense jaw muscles. The pain radiated all over my face and down to my neck. In general, I was very tense all the time because I was overwhelmed by the sensory overload around me.Ivana took great care of me. With her help, I was able to relax deeper and deeper and practice letting go completely. It is a wonderful feeling to experience the vastness and stillness that this type of therapy makes possible. Ivana Silvestri also showed me some moves to apply to relaxation points on my face that I can use at any time. We explored strong power sources in my life. During the treatments I saw internal healing images that I could then use in everyday life to find my way back into that deep state of relaxation. Over time I collected a bag full of tools to tackle everyday life.
I have suffered from migraines for many years. I would get them on a monthly basis and could take a migraine tablet to relieve the pain. Over the years, the time between the migraines became shorter and they lasted longer. Until last year when it came to a head. The migraines took over my life, they could appear at any time and every week. And always when I needed it the least. The tension also increased and turned into constant pain. The first session with Ivana Silvestri was impressive. A wonderful talk with lots of tissues and the feeling that I was looked after. I quickly noticed that I was relaxing. After two weeks, I was delighted to report that I was migraine-free. Now I do not even think about them. That is still true to this day and I feel like I have been reborn. I still go to Ivana Silvestri, but less frequently. I came across Ivana Silvestri by chance and I am so thankful that it was a success. I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to her. She helped me so much with her amazing ability to approach people.
Ivana Silvestri has supported me since my second pregnancy. With her treatment, I could enjoy an easy pregnancy and a smooth birth. Even after the birth, when everything became stressful and I suffered from exhaustion, craniosacral therapy supported me and picked me up. I still come to see Ivana Silvestri on a regular basis to relax, to find myself and realise my potential. She listens, asks the right questions and helps me to see clearly. Her hands are magic. Ivana Silvestri has a special gift – I would wholeheartedly recommend her.
Around 3 years before beginning treatment, I had surgery that failed and resulted in neurological pain, foot drop as well as back and hip pain. After three years, I was close to desperation and wanted to try an alternative since my physiotherapists did not know what else to do. Ivana Silvestri proved to be a lucky find from the first moment. She very patiently listened to my troubles. Together, we decided to tackle the back first and after just a few sessions, I was almost pain-free. I really appreciate that she regularly re-evaluates the situation and we can vary the areas to be treated. A positive side effect is that I now only rarely suffer from migraines. Overall, this is a massive improvement to my quality of life.
I visited Ivana Silvestri in a phase of negative stress, inner emptiness, disorientation, combined with symptoms such as digestive problems, anxiety, lack of drive, tension and fear. Ivana Silvestri is caring, warm-hearted and understanding. As a highly sensitive person, I felt understood and respected. She gave me the safe space I needed and asked inspiring questions so I could find myself again as well as inner clarity. This development and healing process slowly guided me to a new direction in my career. I found the confidence and courage to go my own way. At the same time, my various symptoms improved and I felt centred again and more like myself. For me, it was a special experience that I left every session feeling more positive.
For a while now, I have been suffering from headaches that start in the neck. I subconsciously pull my shoulders up and my head down, which leads to tension that causes the headaches. Tablets are only a short-term solution and I do not want to take them regularly. I tried to relieve the tension with regular massages but they didn’t help. Simply visiting Ivana Silvestri helped me. I felt much better right after the first appointment. I can only recommend craniosacral therapy.
Ivana Silvestri helped me to sleep. I hadn’t been able to sleep through the night since October 2017 because my legs hurt. Without the massages that my boyfriend gave me every night, I would not have been able to sleep at all. I do not know the reason for the pain but what matters is that after only the second treatment with Ivana Silvestri, I have been able to sleep every night. I had and still have minor pain but it no longer disturbs my sleep. My heartfelt thanks go to Ms Silvestri. She is an excellent craniosacral therapist.
The treatments with Ivana Silvestri were truly a lucky find for me. I had various problems (tension in my lower jaw/bruxism, hormone imbalances, strong lack of motivation and drive, had little joy etc.), and had never tried craniosacral therapy up to this point. During the first session, I noticed that something was happening in my body. From one treatment to the next, my overall wellbeing improved, my self-healing powers were truly awakened. Everything started to flow in and around me. After a few weeks, my hormones balanced out, my lower jaw began to release more and more and areas that I wasn’t even aware of released and came gently to the surface. For example, my mind and my expression became clearer and more active, my body awareness became more focused and refined, I became increasingly happier and more joyful, felt extremely awake and present. I can no longer ignore my intuition and know who and what I need. My awareness for myself is back. Therefore, I can say that the treatment really helped me to achieve much more quality of life. Ivana Silvestri is a skilled, natural, gentle, wonderful and passionate therapist. Right from the start, she made a calming and trusting impression on me, which made it very easy for me to open up to her and relax. I could not have made a better decision and I am so grateful to Ivana Silvestri for her great work. The treatments were like a balm for body, mind and soul :) I would absolutely recommend this form of therapy and Ms Silvestri.
