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Episode 237: Inherent Health with Lauren Christman and Collin Sedlacek

Join Hallie on the latest episode of The Untethered Podcast as she jumps into the fascinating world of Craniosacral Therapy (CST), its history and its connection to osteopathy, holistic health, and the intricate interplay between structure and function within our bodies with her guests Lauren Christman, LMT, CCST, CBSI/ATSI and Collin Sedlacek, LMT, MLDC, CCST candidate.


In this enlightening conversation they define inherent health, the importance of structure-function relationships, the role of fascia in connecting different body parts, the autonomic nervous system's responses, and the gentle manual therapy known as Craniosacral Therapy. 


They also talk about the importance of a team approach to healthcare, finding skilled manual practitioners and more!


If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin, Collin @integral_somatics, and Lauren @craftedtouch (on Facebook)


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