A Brief History of BCST

In the early 1900s, William Garner Sutherland, DO (1873-1954) discovered a previously-unidentified, very subtle movement in the body. This movement was perceived to have a tide-like quality (welling up and receding) that is polyrhythmic (various pacings embedded in one another). It seems to exist in all levels (bones, soft tissue, fluid) of the system. Despite repeated measurement and extensive study, the cause of the movement has not been definitively determined.

Sutherland and his colleagues experimented with palpating and interacting with this movement, and found remarkable benefits for their clients. Subsequent osteopaths, particularly Rollin Becker, DO (1918-1994), expanded the applications, and in the early 1970s John Upledger, DO, introduced the concepts outside the osteopathic world. Today, Craniosacral Therapy has been called the fastest-growing touch therapy modality (Massage Magazine).

Our approach derives from Franklyn Sills, RCST, of the Karuna Institute in Devon, England. The term Biodynamic is not exclusive to Sills’ work, but we use it here based on its presence in the title of Sills’ book, Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics.

For a more in-depth description of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy theory and applications see Biodynamic Craniosacral Overview (11-page article).

William Garner Sutherland

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Rolland Becker

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Franklyn Sills

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