What is the difference between Cranial Osteopathy and Craniosacral Therapy?
The primary and most significant difference between the practice of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and Craniosacral therapy is the level of training of the practitioner. William Garner Sutherland, DO, introduced his Cranial Concept in 1929. Dr. Sutherland saw Cranial Osteopathy as a modality of diagnosis and treatment to be provided by licensed physicians as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. As such, it is not merely a therapy, but an integral part of the physician’s overall management of their patient’s Healthcare. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is described as a “light touch therapy” that can be provided by a practitioner with as little as 8 days of training by the Upledger Institute. If you would like to learn more about this topic, please see the DO’s Vs CST’s page.
