What is the difference between Osteopathy and Craniosacral Therapy?
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF) is an expansion of the traditional Osteopathy philosophy and approach, founded by Dr. Andrew Still, and arose out of the clinical research by Dr. William Sutherland. This form of Osteopathic Manipulation utilizes the inherent motion and mobility of the of the cranial (head) bones and sacrum (tailbone). Osteopathy in the Cranial Field or Cranial Osteopathy is the application of the Osteopathic Approach to the structures of the head. It is an expanded portion of traditional Osteopathy and is only practiced by an Osteopathic Physician, trained in all aspects of Medicine and Surgery. Craniosacral Therapy describes the philosophy and approach of Dr. John Upledger, who teaches this modality to many non-Physicians.
