Isabelle Dalton CranioSacral Therapy

Isabelle Dalton CranioSacral Therapy

Ph.D, CST-T, LMP

(253) 221-7374

Welcome to my CranioSacral Therapy page! Although I earned a doctorate in Marine Biology in 1993, medicine has been my passion since my teens. I discovered CranioSacral Therapy by chance while seeking better health for my children and later, myself. Impressed by the results I decided to learn this amazing therapy. It healed both my body and emotions - an ongoing journey, as life is! - and gave me what I had been looking for in medicine: a therapy that integrates body, mind, emotions and soul, to achieve and support lasting, and improved health.

What Is CranioSacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on, whole-body technique that releases restrictions in all the body tissues, corrects dysfunctions, and facilitates healing. The term CranioSacral Therapy comes from one of the main technique used: evaluating the motion of the skull's cranial bones and of the dural tube inside the spine, from the head to the tailbone, in relation to the production and reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid. As a result, CST is especially recommended to release restrictions in the meninges, correct dysfunctions of the brain and spinal cord, and enhance central nervous system performance. 

CST does much more: it addresses the whole body, and most people feel that during the session. CST techniques also allow access to all the fascia layers of the body and can release tension patterns in all the body systems and their organs: respiratory, digestive, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and so on. These releases can help relieve, and often resolve, chronic pain or dysfunction, heal past traumas, strengthen the body's natural healing processes, bolster resistance to disease, and improve overall health.

Who Can Benefit?

Almost anyone can benefit from a session because it is very effective as a preventive health measure - Stress, anyone? - and has also proven effective on puzzling cases that have responded poorly to other approaches. Patients of all ages come to my office.

What Conditions Do You Treat For Babies and Children?

* Babies - including newborns - can benefit, especially those with nursing difficulties, such as from tongue- or lip-tie, misshapen heads, Torticollis, and/or colic. Infants who had a difficult in-utero experience or traumatic birth, such as turned, stuck in the pelvis or birth canal, cord around the neck, assisted delivery with vacuum or spoons, or emergency C-section, usually improve tremendously from after just a few CST sessions in their first year of life. Come as early as you can; my youngest patient was 24 hours old. You can also come later, it is never too late to address past birth traumas.

CST is also recommended by pediatric dentists for pre- and post release/revision care. A listed provider for most South Puget Sound pediatric dentist who release ties, I have a Washington intra-oral techniques certification.

 * Children (including toddlers and teens) can benefit too - from those with neurological or spectrum disorders (ADD, sensory processing issues, Asperger's, and autism), to those with cerebral palsy, scoliosis, weakened immune systems, dyslexia, or seizures. 

CST also helps common childhood problems such as ear infections, headaches (including those related to braces and appliances), cross-bites, stomachaches, and injuries from falls. It can reduce anxiety or anger that often appears as stomachaches, headaches, sleep disturbances, or behavioral issues.

What Other Common Conditions Are Treated?

Headaches, migraines, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, neuralgia, chronic neck and back pain, sinus conditions, earaches, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, stress-related issues, immune system disorders, post-traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, liver disorders, colitis, joint stiffness, numbness, emotional difficulties, neurological issues, TMJ disorders, anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD, PMS, vertigo and dizziness, car sickness, and recovery after any kind of surgery.

* Pregnancy: pregnant women are welcome. Meeting your needs and making you comfortable is my priority. CST can also be an important tool to add to your team if you are dealing with infertility issues. Clinical results in my practice show that issues preventing conception were resolved with CST.

* Elderly: CST helps the nervous system to stay in shape, helps counteract the effects of life over time, improves sleep and memory, and promotes relaxation and well-being. Feeling a couple of years younger, as one 78-year-old man told me, is nice!

How Many Sessions Will I Need? 
It depends on your response to CST. While one session may give you the relief you seek, your particular condition may require more therapy for complete resolution. It is common for your improvement to continue between sessions or weeks after sessions.

Like many of my clients, you might find that CST increases your energy flow, improves and corrects your chronic condition, helps you better understand yourself, and helps you become a healthier, better integrated and more balanced person.

Isabelle Dalton CranioSacral Therapy

License Number

MA 19841

Contact Information

PUYALLUP WELLNESS CENTER
803 39th Ave SW, Suite F
Puyallup, Washington 98373
USA

tel. 253 221-7374 (day)
fax. 253-848-5533

IsabelleDaltonCST@comcast.net

Hours of operation / Fees

Please call for detailed pricing.

Superbills are provided when requested.

Half sessions are available for babies and toddlers when appropriate.

Accepting Auto, Work and Personal Injuries. Washington State LNI provider. 

Referral: I am happy to give you for each scheduled referral (including for family members) a $50 discount towards your next treatment, or gift certificate purchase. 

Location and Office Hours
Hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Please call or text, I will do my best to work with your schedule and your preferred location (Puyallup and Bonney Lake).
Bonney Lake location available after the first session in Puyallup.

Driving directions

Puyallup Wellness Center: From South Hill Mall, turn onto Meridian and right onto 39th Ave SW (the street along the mall’s south side toward Costco). After the mall driveway light, pass the bus station and Red Canoe Credit Union. The clinic driveway is immediately past the Elephant Car Wash. At the driveway corner the sign reads “TRISTAR Professional Center” (Puyallup Wellness Center is listed in light blue). There are two buildings; the clinic is at the near corner of the back building. Park in any spot labeled “Reserved Parking” next to the clinic.

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Skills

Upledger Institute Techniques Certified since 2016

Servicing our plateau community for more than 20 years.

Please visit the Puyallup Wellness Center website for more complete information on the services offered by the clinic: www.puyallupwellnesscenter.com.

CranioSacral Therapy techniques include Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage, and Somato-Emotional Release. Other techniques may be used in association with CranioSacral Therapy when needed: Acupressure, Reiki, Shiatsu, and Deep Tissue.

What my clients say about their treatments:

After a head trauma, due to a car accident, our 8 month old daughter Kate was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Since seeing Isabelle for CranioSacral Therapy, Kate's has finally regained a normal head shape and her sleeplessness, restlessness, nervousness and irritability have disappeared. Thanks to Isabelle, we have our calm, happy little girl back. Chelsea and Spencer Barclay

I have been seeing Isabelle for about a year, and when I started I was a mess. I had lots of panic attacks, and I couldn’t control them even with medicine. Isabelle has helped me tremendously: I got rid of a lot of pain and suffering I have lived with through out my whole life. And I have no more panic attacks! I would recommend her to anyone, and I think that everybody should know about how CranioSacral Therapy can help. Vicki Butts

She is amazing! If I had it my way, I would check every box possible about her healing abilities. She is helping my mind, body, and spirit heal from PTSD. She has helped me overcome a lot of fear and deal with stress and stressful situations. I advise anybody who has gone through any type of trauma to see her! Thai Lowrence

I have had several sessions of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) with Isabelle, and I would recommend it to anyone. The sessions are relaxing, and the results are amazing. I was nervous, couldn't sleep, and I was suffering from my whole body aching. After just one session, I was sleeping so much that I couldn't believe it. After several sessions, I am more relaxed, still sleeping through the night, and my body aches and pains have diminished significantly. It seems as though my body is much more on track now and I am not struggling with pain or insomnia anymore. Stina Stringer

About two years ago I suddenly experienced a collapse of my whole body/self. My energy was completely gone. I was suffering from body aches and pains, from headaches, nervousness, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. I did saw a number of doctors and even specialists suggesting a variety of medications. The naturopathic doctor that I found later referred me to Isabelle for CranioSacral Therapy. I improved slowly but steadily, to the point that I could get chiropractic treatments again. Thanks to those three therapists I finally feel like I am back in control and have my life back. Sometimes your body’s “Inner Physician” (a basic concept of CranioSacral Therapy) needs a little help to control and repair things if they get out of hands. George Margetan

Two years ago, my son Brett, 15, was involved in a serious car accident in which he sustained a broken pelvis and a traumatic brain injury. The injuries caused weak motor control in the right side of his body. Eighteen months later he started CranioSacral Therapy with Isabelle. After just three months, his occupational therapist noticed a significant improvement in the coordination on the right side of his body. Brett has also commented that he is able to keep “on task” better at school. Best of all for him, he has really improved on his performance in all his track and field events. CranioSacral Therapy is helping Brett recover faster from all his injuries.

Articles & Books Written

* CranioSacral Therapies Lectures, Health Fairs

* Delicious Living Magazine, April 1, 2009: "How can I improve my memory?" (Using CranioSacral Therapy):www.deliciouslivingmag.com/health/0401-improve-memory-loss

* Click here to watch a video of how CST helped Candis recover from multiple concussions.

Professional Associations / Memberships

International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP).
Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).
National Certification Board Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
American CranioSacral Therapy Association (ACSTA).
Business Connections Northwest:www.businessconnectionnw.org/craniosacral-therapy/

Click here to access my CranioSacral Therapy Facebook page.

Available for patients

Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more.

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