Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, hands-on method for improving nervous-system function, relieving physical and emotional stress, and supporting correction for children and adults.
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Craniosacral care in Manhattan
Craniosacral Therapy for Children and Adults in New York City
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that helps your body release restriction, calm the nervous system, and resolve long-standing health issues. It eases pain and improves how the whole body functions — without cracking or forceful manipulation.
Certified Craniosacral Therapist · treating patients for over 25 years
Care for infants, children, teens, and adults — frequently combined with Somato Emotional Release, Vagus Nerve Toning, and Myofascial Release so the body can reach its fullest improvement.
Craniosacral Therapy NY — 36 East 36th Street (between Park & Madison), New York, NY 10016. Get directions →
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, hands-on care that relieves stress, pain, and tension around the brain and spinal cord.
Somato Emotional Release
Addresses physical patterns linked to stored, unprocessed emotional experiences.
Myofascial Release
Soft-tissue work that eases trigger points, adhesions, and musculoskeletal restriction.
Vagus Nerve Toning
Supports calm, balanced nervous-system function — digestion, breathing, and heart rate.
About the practice
Why patients choose Dr. Kaminsky
Dr. Alex Kaminsky is a Certified Craniosacral Therapy practitioner with more than twenty-five years of clinical experience and a continuous commitment to advanced training. He draws on a broad, refined set of techniques to help patients get out of pain and move toward physical correction and lasting health.
- Healing, hands-on care that helps the body regenerate, rejuvenate, and resolve health issues.
- Combines CST with Somato Emotional Release, Vagus Nerve Toning, and Myofascial Release as needed.
- Accepts patients he is confident he can help, and works toward efficient resolution of their concerns.
- Cares for infants, children, teens, and adults in one calm Midtown setting.
- Pairs in-office work with home-care breathing and self-care guidance between visits.
Mindset matters. The body can heal at any age with the proper hands-on care and supportive self-care activities.
Core therapies
Craniosacral care and related methods
Craniosacral Therapy is often combined with Somato Emotional Release, Vagus Nerve Toning, and Myofascial Release to create the change the body needs.
Sessions are quiet, non-invasive, and comfortable for both adults and children.
Myofascial Release
Specialized soft-tissue work tailored to each person — addressing musculoskeletal dysfunction, easing trigger points and adhesions, and restoring balance within the muscles.
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Somato Emotional Release
A therapeutic approach that helps the body process and release stored, unaddressed emotional experience — connecting physical and emotional well-being.
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Vagus Nerve Toning
Helps the body shift out of fight-or-flight by balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system — often paired with breathing and meditation to support calm, digestion, and heart rate.
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Patient experiences
What patients say
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A note from Dr. Kaminsky
"You should expect to achieve the results you set out to attain. The body can heal at any age, given the proper in-office hands-on care and supportive self-care activities."
Your visit, in three steps
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1Initial assessmentA focused evaluation to locate restrictions in the lower body, mid-body, head, or limbs that are causing discomfort and pain.
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2Hands-on sessionFocused hand placement along the spine, neck, back, head, and limbs using CST, Somato Emotional Release, Myofascial Release, and Vagus Nerve Toning as appropriate.
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3Home care & follow-upBreathing exercises and self-care recommendations between visits to maximize results, with a follow-up plan aligned to your goals.
What to expect at your first visit
A quiet, unhurried appointment
Treatment involves focused, light hand placement along specific areas of the body — the spine, neck, back, head, and limbs — in a calm, private room.
- Thoughtful assessment: a discussion of your history, current symptoms, and goals to understand what your body needs.
- Gentle hands-on care: light touch to ease restriction and support nervous-system balance for children and adults alike.
- Supportive methods: diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, and other techniques that aid the therapeutic process.
Dr. Kaminsky is compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled in his approach — and only accepts patients for care he is confident he can help.
Schedule a visit
Ready to schedule a consultation?
Call the office or send a request and the practice will follow up to discuss your questions, availability, and next steps.