The focus of osteopathy is to find the actual source of an ailment, which often hides in a different place to where the obvious symptoms occur. This is achieved through an understanding of the complex anatomical and biomechanical correlations within the human body and a holistic approach to its physical examination.
By resolving the underlying blockages as well as the resulting obstructions, the body can again heal itself and symptoms will subside.
This holistic method of treatment helps to sustainably treat a wide variety of issues and also supports the body’s self-healing properties in the long term.

The bridging element between the craniosacral system as a “shell around the body’s core” and the peripheral parts of the body is the connective tissue, in particular the fascia.

Heightened tension in one or more of these systems will spread via the connective tissue towards the other systems and affect their function. This kind of tension reduces the circulatory properties of the body (like blood and lymph), hinders the free flow of energy and subsequently obstructs the essential information exchange in the body.

Craniosacral therapy effects a balance of tension in the entire body, optimises the function of the nervous and endocrine systems, encourages homoeostasis and promotes self-healing mechanisms.

The human organ system is incredibly complex and tasked with a wide range of daily functions. It is directly connected to the musculoskeletal system and has a bearing on its function via our network of nerves. More than 85% of all physical blockages and ailments primarily stem from feedback of the nerves inside one or more of the internal organs as opposed to incorrect movement, making congested, overwhelmed and immobile organs the root cause. The organs in turn suffer from our chronic lack of exercise, inadequate nutrition, a variety of intolerances and side effects of medications. In addition, there may be post-operative side effects or scars that may lead to stickiness and blockages within the organ system. Our organs can be pictured like a complex system of cog wheels. If one is blocked, it will sabotage the entire system.
Eastern medicine allocates each organ a kind of temporary storage facility for a corresponding emotion – particularly those we perceive as negative and which we are unable to process cognitively when they emerge. If these storage facilities are not drained for longer periods of time, physical and mental problems will manifest.

Visceral therapy is sadly neglected in most therapy forms. It is either not considered at all or takes on a subordinate role, even though so many patients are suffering from the consequences of visceral blockages.
Our experience has taught us to pay close attention to this complex subject. We have therefore combined several visceral forms of therapy in one: Ampuku (classic Japanese abdominal body work), Chi Nei Tsang (Taoist organ mobilisation) and visceral osteopathy. This makes for a comprehensive therapy concept based on anatomical and energy-related knowledge.