DR. MARTIN’S SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES

In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Martin offers focused muscle-specific work, energy work, and cranial sacral therapy when it benefits your care plan. These techniques are gentle, calming, and designed to help your body relax, restore motion, and hold adjustments longer.

• Muscle-specific work – targeted relief for overactive or tight areas
• Energy work – quiet, restorative sessions to down-shift stress
• Cranial sacral – light-touch methods to relax the whole system

Cranial sacral therapy is a very light-touch, calming technique that works with the natural micro-motions of the head, spine, and connective tissues from the cranium to the sacrum. Using gentle hand contacts (often at the skull, jaw/TMJ, neck, and sacrum), CST helps the body down-shift the nervous system, ease strain patterns, and restore quiet, balanced motion—without force or deep pressure.

People choose CST to support relief from tension headaches, jaw/TMJ tightness, neck/shoulder tension, posture-related strain, stress, and sleep quality concerns. Some families, especially those navigating autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, choose CST as a gentle, calming adjunct to their care. With light hand contacts (skull, jaw/TMJ, neck, sacrum), sessions aim to down-shift the nervous system, ease tension patterns, and support relaxation, sensory regulation, and sleep.

In our clinic, we’ve seen consistent success helping with symptoms: families often report fewer or less intense meltdowns, smoother transitions, better sleep, and improved comfort with touch and clothing. Results are individual and can vary; CST is not a cure and doesn’t replace evidence-based therapies (e.g., pediatric care, OT/speech, behavioral supports). We’re happy to coordinate with your pediatrician and therapists to ensure everything works together safely. Dr. Martin has completed advanced CST training and uses it when appropriate for your child’s needs.