Craniosacral Therapy

 

Biodynamic craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on therapy that helps your body heal itself. In a session, you lay on the table, fully clothed. Michelle’s hands are lightly placed on your feet, head, spine, shoulders, and elsewhere. Tension patterns are felt through this contact. These patterns are followed as they release. The release happens because of the attention that is paid to the body by the person giving and receiving the session. It’s amazing!

This subtle but powerful healing modality can help us heal from acute and chronic health conditions. We have found it helpful for managing stress, anxiety, as well as other conditions of nervous system sensitivity such as chronic pain. The sessions are very relaxing. It can also keep us feeling good if we are already feeling good! For this reason, it is good for maintaining any chronic conditions.

Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our clients have said about craniosacral in this blog post.

Craniosacral therapy sessions are $90 for a 55 minute session. Unfortunately, these sessions are not billable to insurance companies. If you have a need for craniosacral therapy but cannot afford the out of pocket cost, discounted sessions can be offered. Reach out to ask more about this! Book a craniosacral session here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • You will lay on your back on a massage table, fully clothed. With consent, Michelle's hands will be placed lightly on various body parts. You may feel the movement of energy in your body. At the end you may feel very relaxed, or more present in your body. You may feel something else entirely!

  • Craniosacral feels different to everyone, and the sensations are subtle. You may feel tingling, tension and release of tension, relaxation, and/or waves of energy. Some people describe seeing color behind your eyes. Others describe temperature changes in the body. You may feel more present in your body, both during sessions and after.

  • Craniosacral therapy works through the power of paying attention combined with light touch. This opens up the tap valve on your body’s ability to heal itself! The science of quantum physics has shown us that our attention alone is a powerful force. This is reinforced by contemplative traditions of the east and west. That we can heal each other with a combination of touch and paying attention is profound.

  • Moving slowly and being relaxed/sleepy are common effects of sessions. In the process of healing sometimes emotions make themselves known. Usually this process happens gradually so that any negative effect is minimal. A positive of this gentle approach is that there are minimal side effects.

  • Yes, craniosacral is safe and very good for sensitive populations and children. Sensitive folks may need shorter sessions at first, which is possible. Children may not want to lie still so may need a different approach to the session, such as one based on play. Michelle has worked with some children and babies, reach out to see if it's a good fit!

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.