Andrea Axt, Craniosacral Therapist
by
Martin Plant
©2012 copyright by Martin Plant
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Andrea Axt, Craniosacral and Polarity Therapist.
Martin Plant
©2012 copyright by Martin Plant
It is illegal to reproduce this article without
permission from Martin Plant
you can contact him at
bcoreyman@yahoo.ca
Andrea Axt, Craniosacral and Polarity Therapist.
Recently I met a lady by the name of Andrea Axt. She has a Ph.D and is an expert in the field of Polarity Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. If these words are not familiar to you then think of therapeutic touch or laying on of hands health therapy, since this is what she does. Andrea Axt uses her 'hands-on therapy' on a person's body to ground them, activate their body's energy, and to improve their health physically,emotionally, and spiritually.
Andrea Axt has been in the field of Polarity and Craniosacral Therapy for over 35 years and is considered one of the best in her field. Mention the name Andrea Axt to health professionals in the complementary medicine field and you can be certain that almost everyone knows her name.
When I met Andrea she invited me to see her office so that I could see first hand what she does. Here you step into a room lined with large posters on Craniosacral energy as well as certificates which Andrea earned over the years attesting to her training and learning skills. There is also a massage table in the middle of the room where patients lie down and receive treatments by Andrea. The room has an almost fanciful look to it and it reminds you of a mystical scene from a Hollywood movie. The room looks quietly surreal and interesting, and the atmosphere somehow offers you hope for your problems.
I asked Andrea Axt a number of questions concerning her work and she graciously answered them for me.
M.P. What made you want to learn Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. I was doing Polarity Therapy for many years and I was looking for something related to it that would also work on a deep energetic level. I wanted something additional which would be helpful for my patients. In Craniosacral Therapy the energy we work with is on a different level than that of Polarity Therapy yet is as effective.
When I met Andrea she invited me to see her office so that I could see first hand what she does. Here you step into a room lined with large posters on Craniosacral energy as well as certificates which Andrea earned over the years attesting to her training and learning skills. There is also a massage table in the middle of the room where patients lie down and receive treatments by Andrea. The room has an almost fanciful look to it and it reminds you of a mystical scene from a Hollywood movie. The room looks quietly surreal and interesting, and the atmosphere somehow offers you hope for your problems.
I asked Andrea Axt a number of questions concerning her work and she graciously answered them for me.
M.P. What made you want to learn Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. I was doing Polarity Therapy for many years and I was looking for something related to it that would also work on a deep energetic level. I wanted something additional which would be helpful for my patients. In Craniosacral Therapy the energy we work with is on a different level than that of Polarity Therapy yet is as effective.
M.P. Where did you learn Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. I took courses from Dr. Upledger and from Franklyn Sills and other teachers. Franklyn Sills teaches a biodynamic approach to Craniosacral Therapy and that is the method I use as well.
M.P. How long did it take to learn Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. Forever. (Andrea said this with a tired laugh) But actually it took many years because it's a continuous process of learning. There's always more to learn about Craniosacral Therapy,but it takes my students a year and a half to learn what I teach. There are six levels to it. After that, the students practice and learn to become experienced in giving Craniosacral sessions.
M.P. What does Craniosacral Therapy do for people?
A.A. The main goal is to have the breath of life manifest in every cell of the body. I do this by gently placing my hands on a patient's body. This helps enliven and balance every part of the body. It's also a very gentle therapy method and can be used on adults, babies, and older people as well.
M.P. How long does a session usually last?
A.A. It varies according to how much a patient needs. But usually a session is about forty minutes to an hour.
M.P. Did you write any manuals on this subject?
A.A. Yes. I wrote manuals which I provide to the students who take my courses. Also I provide manuals for advanced Craniosacral classes. Some of these manuals are:The Pineal Gland, Working With the Heart, Gentle Bio Energetics,Working With the Eyes, Working With the Ears, The Lymphatic System, Natural Approach To Depression, and others.
M.P. How often do people come for repeat sessions?
A.A. Everybody is different, so it varies. Babies may need to come a few times a week for short sessions. Adults usually come once a week depending on the problem. Some people come less often.
M.P. Does Craniosacral Therapy work on people with physical, or emotional problems?
A.A. Actually it works on any level of the body so that the person can feel better physically,spiritually, and emotionally from the session.
M.P. Do you still give courses in Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. Yes. I teach in Poland, Israel, the United States, Canada, and I also taught for many years in Switzerland.
M.P. Where can people reach you for more information?
A.A. I have a website. It's securenet.net/members/aaxt
And my email address is aaxt@securenet.net
A.A. I took courses from Dr. Upledger and from Franklyn Sills and other teachers. Franklyn Sills teaches a biodynamic approach to Craniosacral Therapy and that is the method I use as well.
M.P. How long did it take to learn Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. Forever. (Andrea said this with a tired laugh) But actually it took many years because it's a continuous process of learning. There's always more to learn about Craniosacral Therapy,but it takes my students a year and a half to learn what I teach. There are six levels to it. After that, the students practice and learn to become experienced in giving Craniosacral sessions.
M.P. What does Craniosacral Therapy do for people?
A.A. The main goal is to have the breath of life manifest in every cell of the body. I do this by gently placing my hands on a patient's body. This helps enliven and balance every part of the body. It's also a very gentle therapy method and can be used on adults, babies, and older people as well.
M.P. How long does a session usually last?
A.A. It varies according to how much a patient needs. But usually a session is about forty minutes to an hour.
M.P. Did you write any manuals on this subject?
A.A. Yes. I wrote manuals which I provide to the students who take my courses. Also I provide manuals for advanced Craniosacral classes. Some of these manuals are:The Pineal Gland, Working With the Heart, Gentle Bio Energetics,Working With the Eyes, Working With the Ears, The Lymphatic System, Natural Approach To Depression, and others.
M.P. How often do people come for repeat sessions?
A.A. Everybody is different, so it varies. Babies may need to come a few times a week for short sessions. Adults usually come once a week depending on the problem. Some people come less often.
M.P. Does Craniosacral Therapy work on people with physical, or emotional problems?
A.A. Actually it works on any level of the body so that the person can feel better physically,spiritually, and emotionally from the session.
M.P. Do you still give courses in Craniosacral Therapy?
A.A. Yes. I teach in Poland, Israel, the United States, Canada, and I also taught for many years in Switzerland.
M.P. Where can people reach you for more information?
A.A. I have a website. It's securenet.net/members/aaxt
And my email address is aaxt@securenet.net
M.P. Thank you for this.
portrait of Andrea Aaxt artist:Martin Plant©2012
