Dynamic Body Balancing (as taught by Dr. Carol Phillips) is a therapeutic technique born out of traditional cranial-sacral therapy. Its goal is to release and balance the fascia of the entire body, which allows for the balancing of the nerves and spinal cord. The fascia may be thought of as a single and continuous sheet of connective tissue. This sheet extends without interruption from the top of the head to the tips of the toes. If balance within the fascia is restored, the muscles will re-balance, which will realign the bones, and free up the flow of nerves and blood. It also allows the cerebral-spinal fluid to flow freely in the spinal column and to all the vital organs of the brain. The balancing process is initiated by gentle muscle distraction and a rhythmic movement that allows the innate needs of a client’s body to move and “unwind” any restrictions in the system. Restrictions in the fascia can happen because of in-utero constraint, the birthing process, or during any falls or traumatic accidents. 

 

If a child is struggling with attention, visual-motor skills (throw/catch, cutting, coloring), and coordination, a closer look at a child's structures may indicate tension or torsion in their cranial nerve and spinal cord causing these issues or exacerbating the issue. A release of this tension causes improved nerve processing!  If an adult is struggling with a debilitating headache, effecting the quality of their work and leisure, DBB can assist to release the torsion and gives the client the skill to release this tension independently when needed.