Deep relaxation & nervous system reset
CST helps you shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest. Clients often describe deep calm, clarity, and groundedness after a session.
Offerings · Bodywork
Craniosacral Therapy
Restore your nervous system. Reconnect with your body.
A gentle, non-invasive, hands-on approach that supports your body's natural healing by working with the subtle movements of the craniosacral system — the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
What is craniosacral therapy?
Healing that begins with the gentlest touch.
Developed by osteopathic physician Dr. John Upledger, CST is rooted in the understanding that restrictions in the craniosacral system can disrupt the central nervous system and contribute to pain, dysfunction, and emotional distress.
Using soft touch — often no more than the weight of a nickel — I help release tension in the fascia, spinal column, and cranial bones to create space for healing to happen from within.
How it works
Space for the body to self-correct.
You stay fully clothed, lying comfortably on a treatment table. I place my hands on specific areas of the head, spine, or sacrum to gently detect and release tension. As restrictions melt away, the body is better able to regulate, self-correct, and restore balance. This can:
- Improve fluid dynamics and nutrient exchange in the brain and spinal cord
- Support autonomic nervous system regulation — balancing fight/flight and rest/digest
- Relieve pressure on the central nervous system
- Encourage emotional release and somatic awareness
Key benefits
Benefits beyond symptom relief
Pain relief & tissue decompression
By addressing the fascia, cranial bones, and tension around the spinal cord, CST relieves pressure that contributes to chronic pain — especially neck, jaw, and back.
Emotional release & trauma integration
The body stores stress in the tissues. Through SomatoEmotional Release, CST gently supports the release of unresolved trauma and greater emotional resilience.
Support for complex conditions
Research shows promising results for CST in reducing pain and improving quality of life for those with fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression.
What it can help with
Gentle support for a wide range of concerns
- Concussion & traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Chronic neck & back pain
- Migraines & headaches
- Chronic fatigue & fibromyalgia
- Stress & tension-related disorders
- TMJ dysfunction & jaw pain
- Post-surgical recovery & orthopedic issues
- Neurological disorders
- Motor coordination challenges
- Scoliosis or structural imbalances
Because CST works directly with the nervous system, it pairs beautifully with Cognomovement — I offer these as 2-hour combined sessions at Whole Body and Sole.
Is it right for you?
CST may be especially supportive if you…
- Feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or chronically stressed
- Have experienced a head injury, fall, or physical trauma
- Live with anxiety, PTSD, or emotional dysregulation
- Have pain that hasn't responded to conventional therapies
- Are looking for a gentle, restorative approach to healing
I welcome children (8+), teens, and adults — a safe, gentle, non-invasive approach for anyone seeking relief from pain, stress, or overwhelm.
Ready to feel supported, safe, and whole again?
Not sure what would be best for you? Book a free discovery call and we'll find the right starting point together.