MY SERVICES

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that addresses the central nervous system - a place where tension, holding patterns, and old traumas are often housed.  This work is soothing to the nervous system, helping you anchor into your body, and deepening your internal felt sense.

WHAT IT IS -

During a session, I attune to the craniosacral system – the bones, membranes, fluid, and fascia surrounding the brain and spinal cord.  Through subtle adjustments, we can begin to release restrictions and offer ease within the craniosacral system and the body as a whole.

WHAT IT FEELS LIKE -

The craniosacral system is very responsive to gentle, sustained contact, and releases can occur throughout a session.  Some clients feel lots of sensation, while others feel more subtle shifts.  Some folks fall asleep, some find themselves in a meditative dream like state, others prefer to stay fully awake and present.

Working with the central nervous system can be profound and many clients report feeling deeply relaxed, more grounded, and experience less pain for days and weeks after a session.

How your body responds to this work will be unique, your experience is valid and important.

WHAT IT HELPS -

The nervous system is a vast web throughout the body, communicating much of our physical and emotional experience.  By addressing this system with craniosacral therapy we can –

·      release tension in the head, neck, torso, and hips

·      help with anxiety, mood, and stress

·      ease traumatic experiences

·      alleviate sleep disturbances

·      calm digestive issues

·      shift pain perception

·      support immune health

·       post-concussion syndrome

·       concussions and traumatic brain injuries

·       headaches & migraines

·       vertigo

·       jaw pain and TMJ disorders

Due to the gentle nature of this work, it is appropriate for all clients.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release is a holistic approach to working with the body, mapping pathways of tension and focusing on the dynamic relationship of the fascia. I use broad contact to sink into the body at a slow and steady pace.  This work is gentle, yet deep, with your body guiding the pace of the treatment.

WHAT IT IS –

The fascia is a network of connective tissues, covering every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ; creating structure, ease with movement, and communicating much of our internal felt sense.

Fascia is strong, yet flexible.  It is composed of collagen – protein fibers which provide strength and flexibility, as well as the interstitium – the watery, fluid filled space between cells which helps with nutrient exchange and shock absorption.

WHAT IT FEELS LIKE –

Myofascial release uses slow, sustained contact.  I shift my hands between lengthening and shortening the tissues, gently dissolving adhesions in the fascia.

Though myofascial release is gentle, we can access the deep layers of muscles within the body, making it a wonderful alternative to the pain and pressure of deep tissue work.

This work is therapeutic, helping to ease acute pain and unwind long held tension patterns.  Beyond symptom relief, clients often report feeling deeply relaxed and grounded in their body after treatment.

WHAT IS HELPS -

Myofascial release addresses the tissues of structure, communication, and recovery – the fascia - which can help integrate lasting change from –

·       chronic pain & structural issues

·       joint and nerve dysfunction

·       recovery & trauma

·       mental & emotional wellbeing

·       mental clarity & focus

·       sleep & restoration

More Specifically –

·       hypermobility, HSD, and hEDS

·       myofascial pain syndrome

·       chronic pain syndrome

·       fibromyalgia

·       digestive issues

·       back pain (lower, middle, and upper)

·       scoliosis and postural imbalances

·       disc problems (bulging or herniated discs)

·       migraines and tension headaches

·       jaw pain and TMJD

·       neck pain and whiplash

·       frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

·       thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

·       tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

·       carpal tunnel syndrome

·       sciatica and radiating leg pain

·       plantar fasciitis and foot pain

·       bursitis and arthritis pain

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

My massage style is slow, soothing, and therapeutic; offering an alternative to the pain and pressure that can be associated with deep tissue techniques.  Have you struggled to relax with massages in the past or found them too painful?  Give my work a try!

OVER ALL BENEFITS

The nature of this work is gentle and nourishing, with your body guiding the pace of the treatment.  The benefits of these combined methods can be profound: feeling connected to your body, a deep reset within your nervous system, freedom from new or persistent pain, ease with movement, and a deep calm within the mental, emotional, and physical landscape of your life.

  • My work is for all bodies!  The nature of this work is gentle and nourishing, with your body guiding the pace of the treatment.  The benefits of combining craniosacral therapy and myofascial release can be profound: feeling connected to your body, a deep reset within your nervous system, freedom from new or persistent pain, ease with movement, and a deep calm within the mental, emotional, and physical landscape of your life.

    Much of my work is based on soothing the nervous system and helping to release stuck tissues from injury, trauma, or stubborn patterns that have been present for decades.

    I work with clients who experience chronic and acute pain, hypermobility, fibromyalgia, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, difficulties with concentration, headaches, head injuries, and beyond. The benefits of my treatments can be felt session to session, but I’ve seen the best results with regular care.

    If you have questions about receiving work, please contact me before booking, I offer a free 15 minute consultation!

  • Bodywork is always beneficial!

    I have seen wonderful results with clients who book once a month. For those with chronic pain, anxiety, or are recovering from an injury or surgery, coming twice a month at first is advised for the best results.

    I offer a discount for folks who book multiple sessions in a month.

    I know money and time are realities that can keep us from receiving regular bodywork.

    If you are concerned about affording multiple sessions, please reach out to me and we can discuss options.

  • I am happy to offer Access Sessions to clients who are unable to afford a regular price bodywork session. Simply choose the Access Session upon booking.

    90 minute session - $100

    60 minute session - $60

    If this is still not within your financial reach, please reach out, I am happy to discuss options.

  • Filling out an intake form helps me prepare for our session together.  There a handful of required fields, the rest is optional.  Fill out what you are comfortable sharing.

    The intake form helps me understand what brings you in and what you’re hoping to focus on during our time together. It also gives me an overview of your health history, especially any injuries that may be contributing to your symptoms.  Even if something seems unrelated or happened years ago, it is helpful information because we’re taking a wholistic view of your body and health.

    If you are more comfortable filling out an intake form in person, please email me in advance so we can build that time into your first session.

    Returning clients have a limited form which offers space for you to share updates about your health and what you’d like us to focus on during our time together.

    Everything you share with me on your intake and during your session is kept in strict confidence.

  • Consultation time is built into your session time and is an important aspect of our work together.  You will have the opportunity to share before you get on the massage table and after. 

    The beginning of your session is an opportunity for you to share about your experience in your body and what brings you in.  We will go through your intake form and medical history, as well as anything else you feel is relevant for me to know for our time.  Together, we will plan out your session, talking through what we will focus on and if you have any questions.

    For first time clients, the consultation time is a little longer - will also discuss the techniques so you’ll know what to expect.

    The consultation after bodywork is a wonderful opportunity to express what you experienced during the session, if you noticed any interesting connections, if you have any questions for me, and a treatment plan for future sessions.

  • This is a personal preference and I am happy to accommodate your needs and boundaries.  I hold strong professional boundaries when it comes to my client’s safety and my own.

    My work is like a standard massage, there are sheets and a blanket on the table, you can get undressed to your comfort level.  Some folks prefer to undress completely, some leave on underwear, some prefer to remain fully dressed.  If you decide to undress, please be sure to fully cover yourself with the sheets and blanket.  The only part of your body that will be uncovered is where we are working. 

    We will talk through the session and where I’ll be working during your consultation time.  This is an important opportunity for consent.  If you would like me to avoid a certain area of the body, I will always respect your boundaries.

    Myofascial release works best directly on the skin, with that being said, if you prefer to stay fully dressed that is completely fine.  I work with many clients over their clothing and they still experience the benefits of the work.

  • Talking is a personal preference during your session and I will follow your lead.  I check in a few times throughout your session to see how the work is resonating and if you’d prefer anything to be different. 

    The nature of my work is collaborative and your body is responding in real time.  Sometimes you will feel releases or connections to other areas in your body.  This can be useful to share, as it helps me map tension patterns in your body. 

    I find the best benefits come from focused work – both as your practitioner and for you as a client.  Chit chat can impact how present both of us are during your session.  I feel I can offer you the most beneficial work when I am present in my hands. When you are present in your body, so much can unfold and shift.

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