This more contemporary treatment centres around the use of touch as a relaxation technique. Typically the therapist will strategically place their hands gently upon the patient’s body and induce a sense of profound calmness and tranquillity. The benefits can be both physical and mental, and is most frequently used in the alleviation of chronic neck and back pain. CST can be extremely beneficial to those who suffer from Autism, helping them to find ease with themselves and their surroundings. This therapy is popular with cancer sufferers who are undergoing stressful treatments such as chemotherapy.
