About craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch complementary practice. People commonly explore it for relaxation, stress, headaches, and musculoskeletal tension, but evidence for condition-specific benefits is mixed. It should complement—not replace—appropriate medical assessment and treatment.
Craniosacral therapy in Brisbane, Australia
This page lists current craniosacral therapists in Brisbane, Australia. At present, the directory shows 48 public listings with verifiable contact information. Each entry shows the practitioner's credentials, language coverage, and the public directory they were sourced from, so you can compare and reach out directly.
In Australia, craniosacral therapy is most often delivered by massage therapists, naturopaths, osteopaths, or physiotherapists who have done CST training as additional professional development. It is not a stand-alone registered profession; check the practitioner's underlying registration and any professional-association membership. Private health-insurance rebates depend on the practitioner's primary registration and your cover.
Before booking, ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and whether the practitioner coordinates with medical care where relevant. Sessions usually run 45 to 75 minutes; many practitioners offer a short first call at no charge. If a practitioner promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions, look elsewhere.
Practitioners in Brisbane
RM
Queensland
Ilona Wagner is a craniosacral therapist based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: RM. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Ilona+Wagner). In Australia, craniosacral therapy is most commonly delivered by massage therapists, naturopaths, osteopaths, and physiotherapists. Check the registering body and any professional association. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
RM
Queensland
Michele Pocknee is a craniosacral therapist based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: RM. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Michele+Pocknee). In Australia, craniosacral therapy is most commonly delivered by massage therapists, naturopaths, osteopaths, and physiotherapists. Check the registering body and any professional association. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: IAHP
Michelle J Farrelly
VerifiedNew Farm Wellness Centre, 187 James St, New Farm QLD, 4005
Source: CSTAA
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Common reasons people seek craniosacral therapy in Brisbane
Based on what practitioners in this city say they treat most. Each link leads to a full guide with the research evidence, what a session looks like, and safety considerations.
How to choose
- • Check the practitioner’s completed training and its awarding organisation.
- • Verify professional insurance and any regulated licence they claim.
- • Ask how they handle consent, safety screening, and coordination with medical care.
- • Avoid anyone who promises a cure or advises replacing necessary healthcare.