Hands-on Assessment The techniques of hands-on assessment are drawn from CranialSacral Therapy and other schools of hands-on healing. In performing hands-on assessment, a trained holistic healer strives to detect the degree of tension or viscosity in a specific muscle, organ, or the body generally at the beginning of a therapy session. This technique is also used to track any releases of tension or other changes during the therapeutic session. Thus, Hands-on Assessment is an integral part of CranialSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, and other types of Body Mind Healing. BACK TO TOP