About
Naomi Chuah, RCST®, BCST In Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
BCST is a physical therapy that has its roots in working with the skeletal system, in particular the cranium and sacrum, especially as these pertain to the nervous system and fluids of the body. Therapist are now trained to palpate the whole body, feeling body structures and patterns, including patterns of tension and the flow of fluids in the structural body.
As a therapist holds the place of concern in a calm and settled manner, the body is able to attune to the calm and release tensions. As this happens, held energy is released to the rest of the body and fluids are able to circulate more freely.
This therapy is great for patterns that have a stressful or traumatic edge to them, be it emotional or physical. It is being found that the body is incredibly intelligent at resolving its own patterns. It just needs to feel safe to do so.
As stated in attachment theory, our bodies are hardwired to need safe touch, even before food. When we are born, safe touch is our first need. It enables us to get food and attune to continuing safety and love. When a body feels safe, it can then let go of patterns no longer needed and move toward greater health.
Practitioner Bio
I was drawn to Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy years ago when my family decided to try it. I was surprised and delighted with the changes I saw. Trying it myself, I was deeply intrigued and registered to become a practitioner. I completed the two year program with Body Intelligence, and became a certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. As the underpinnings of BCST are based on attachment theory, I have also attended workshops exploring early attachment patterns, learning how this effects our inner homeostasis and how this affects our interactions with the outside world.
Currently I am volunteering with www.bcbabycranio.ca, a community clinic in Vancouver offering low cost BCST for babies and their primary caregivers. I am also acting in role as a support assistant at Body Intelligence, the school I attended to become a BCST practitioner. I love studying BCST and anything to do with it. I believe it is a lifelong endeavour. To resource, I enjoy walking amongst the trees, reading, Qui Gong, meditation, hanging out by water, and cozying it up with my family.
Unknown to me when I registered, becoming a practitioner would become my own experience of personal healing. I feel deeply grateful for the experience and love to offer this therapy to others who are engaging in their own healing. It is a beautiful thing to witness shifts in another human being. It can be as simple as a body part moving with more ease, a feeling of deep rest, or as subtle and profound as watching someone interact differently with the world around them. Coming into more “ease” in themselves and with others.
Cancellation Policy
No notice required for cancellation.
Hours
Sunday |
10 AM to 2 PM
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Monday |
4 PM to 8 PM
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Tuesday |
4 PM to 8 PM
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Wednesday |
Closed
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Thursday |
Closed
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Friday |
Closed
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Saturday |
Closed
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