Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Basel, Switzerland
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a gentle, trauma-informed, hands-on approach to healing and well-being. It is non-invasive, deeply supportive, and works with the body’s innate intelligence to restore balance and well-being.
Sessions are offered in English here in Basel, Switzerland, supporting both expats and locals who are seeking relief from stress, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and a greater sense of embodiment.
What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy has its roots in osteopathy and has since evolved into a holistic practice emphasizing stillness and the body’s own healing intelligence.
Practitioners are trained to listen with quiet attunement, using light touch to sense the subtle movements and rhythms of the body. At the heart of BCST is the recognition that beneath patterns of stress and trauma, there is an underlying state of health and vitality. By orienting to this inherent health and the potency within the system, the body is supported to reorganize, integrate, and return to balance.
This approach can be especially supportive for conditions related to stress, trauma, anxiety, headaches, chronic tension, and fatigue.
What to Expect in a Session
During a session, you remain fully clothed while lying comfortably on a treatment table. With a light, neutral touch, I attune to your body’s subtle movements and rhythms.
Clients often experience deep relaxation, shifts in long-held patterns, increased resilience, and a greater sense of connection to themselves. Each session is unique, guided by the intelligence of your body and its readiness to heal and integrate.
Sessions last one hour and are held in a calm, supportive space near Wettstein in Basel.
Who Can Benefit from BCST?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is suitable for adults of all ages. It can be supportive for:
Stress and anxiety
Nervous system regulation
Trauma healing and integration
Headaches, migraines, and tension
Post-illness or post-surgical recovery
Prenatal and postpartum support
While not a replacement for medical treatment, BCST can be a valuable complement to other forms of healthcare and personal growth.
Origins and Influences
I acknowledge the roots of Craniosacral work in indigenous wisdom and healing arts, with its modern emergence growing out of osteopathy and including ongoing discoveries in the fields of psychology, embryology, human development, neuroscience, and the evolution of consciousness.
I honor the indigenous and tribal ways of knowing and healing through this kind of touch that have either been lost to history, suppressed, or not widely known in Western society. I also honor the contributions to this field of work by the teachers, guides, and practitioners of cranial osteopathy, craniosacral biodynamics, Stillness Touch, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual traditions.
*Biodynamic Craniosacral sessions are currently offered in Basel, Switzerland, and wherever I travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Basel
Is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy the same as massage?
No. BCST is not massage or manipulation. It uses very light, listening touch to support the body’s self-healing capacities.
Do I need to speak German for a session?
No. All sessions are offered in English. Many of my clients are expats and internationals living in Basel who appreciate being able to receive care in their own language.
Is BCST covered by Swiss health insurance?
No. My sessions are privately paid and not reimbursed by Swiss health insurance. Many clients, especially expats, value the freedom this offers: no referral required, no limits set by insurance, and the ability to choose sessions based on personal need and readiness.
What can I expect to feel during or after a session?
Many clients feel deep relaxation, inner stillness, and a sense of relief. Some notice shifts in physical or emotional patterns, improved sleep, or a greater sense of grounding and resilience. Each session is unique.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions are held near Wettstein in Basel, in a shared practice space with other healthcare professionals.
Client Reflections
“Adam provides a calm, supportive, nonjudgmental, equitable atmosphere that enables one to relax into a state of healing. He serves as a helpful guide and translator in understanding the tensions our bodies hold. There is great power in learning to listen to this wisdom. Adam’s approach towards craniosacral therapy is intuitive, skilled, and responsive. Highly recommended!”
—KN
“BCST (& more) with Adam has been a crucial part of my healing journey. Adam does a wonderful job of creating an environment that my body mind can still itself and inhabit deep presence. I am always amazed when Adam inquires about what I’m experiencing and as I try to describe something to him he intuitively knows the same thing. It feels like a collaboration of witnessing and experiencing. My body feels safe and responsive to the techniques applied and my mind becomes curious and quiet. Adam is trauma conscious and skilled - he creates an environment that is perfect for healing!”
— JD
“I've had a lot of massage therapy over the years, and the cranio-sacral sessions with Adam were excellent. He set a safe, collaborative tone, and after each session, I felt more relaxed and at home in my body. I highly recommend him.”
— JS
“I had the privilege of receiving BCST sessions from Adam over the course of about five months. His attention, care and skills helped me work through some remaining somatic issues that stem from long-term PTSD and allowed me to release the embodied trauma in a gentle, gradual fashion, to regain my mobility. He is a gifted healer!”
— OK
