Craniosacral Therapy: Nervous System Restoration

Craniosacral Therapy is a non-invasive subtle touch bodywork modality that works directly with the nervous system. It aims to release the "inner" tension that keeps you bound to ways of holding and moving your body that are restrictive and/or less than optimal. This type of bodywork reeducates your body to remember what it feels like to let go of struggle and holding and to just be naturally. Incorporated within this work is somatic awareness so that you begin to form a deep, intimate relationship with your body and mind. This helps you to hear what it is saying when it is "speaking" to you and to know how to help it when it needs some extra TLC.

This work is ideal for you if you

• Have chronic pain
• Have a nervous system imbalance
• Have a history of trauma or recent trauma (physical, emotional, energetic)
• Have a degenerative disease or condition
• Are recovering from an injury, accident, or surgery
• Want to feel more free and balanced in your body
• Want to develop a deeper, more loving, and respectful relationship with your body

At the heart of Craniosacral Therapy lie the foundational principles of osteopathy and somatic awareness.

Osteopathy teaches:

• The human being is a unit consisting of body, mind, spirit, energy
• The body has it's own unique intelligence and is capable of self-regulating, self-healing, and maintaining balanced equilibrium
• The structure and function of the body depend and inform one another
• The osteopathic practitioner is there to aid the body's innate wisdom to heal and rebalance through the least invasive means of intervention

Somatic awareness recognizes:

• The importance of noticing and getting in touch with body sensations in order to facilitate shifts in the mind/body
• The vital role the nervous system plays in creating health and/or distress in the mind/body
• Accessing the releasing emotions plays a paramount role in healing the mind/body
• The body can and does respond to emotional/mental/energetic trauma physically

My personal experience with Craniosacral Therapy...

I came to this work after I took a tumble hiking and landed directly on my tailbone. I suffered for a long time with debilitating lower back pain. After trying so many modalities to try and heal, I fortunately was exposed to this type of work. It saved me. After years of total exhaustion dealing with constant pain, I felt relief. And it wasn't painful or hard. I began to tune into a whole new subtle layer of my being that opened up a deeper relationship with my body. Because I had such a powerful experience with it, I knew I had to learn what it was all about.

Testimonials

"I was diagnosed with bone spurs, stenosis and herniated discs in my neck and back many years ago. I have used and/or tried quite a few different techniques throughout the years to help the condition. Some were effective for pain control, but did not provide healing or lasting results. Then I tried Craniosacral Therapy. I wasn't quite sure how it worked, but I was willing to give it a try as I was really hurting. The severe pain in my neck and back was leading to symptoms of blurred vision, vertigo, and referred pain in my shoulders.

I'm so happy I took the plunge. The pain in my neck is gone! AND, I've been pain free for a couple of years now. Craniosacral Therapy has been a gentle but effective healing method for both my neck and back.

Katy is very intuitive and knowledgeable. She has a calming and soothing presence. She always provides valuable information and suggestions for me to take home, and reminds me about the importance of self-care. She really cares, and it shows in the quality of her work. One of the best decisions I ever made was to do Craniosacral Therapy with Katy!" -Sharron-

"I came to Katy with ongoing persistent allergies and malaise. The first session I was not sure what she was doing. I had never had this kind of work done before, but I was open and trusting. By the third session I wanted to live on her table and eagerly looked forward to every appointment. She worked quietly and intuitively. Intensely listening to what my body needed. It was so refreshingly different from the medical doctors who seemed not to have the time or interest to get to the root of the problem. I had just about given up hope of ever feeling better when I came to her. I feel better now than I have in a decade or more. I have only the highest admiration, appreciation and recommendation for Katy." -Jason-

"I am so grateful to have been introduced to Katy. When severe pain and loss of mobility occurred in my left shoulder I was unable to sleep and work at my normal capacity...needless to say I was freaked out. Katy assessed my issues and my lifestyle and helped me create a plan for recovery. The Craniosacral Therapy was gentle and noninvasive and from the first visit I found relief and started to relax. I was able to sleep better and the pain started to subside. After six weeks I have 75% of my mobility back and almost pain free. Katy was so great at assessing my entire system, offering suggestions to treat my overall body and her compassionate care has me on a healthier life plan. " -Bobbi-

"I have received a series of ten Craniosacral treatments from Katy. The healing effects were astounding. Each time seems to build on each other and every session was transforming. Benefits were relaxation, pain relief, emotional release, and mental clarity. I approached this therapy with no expectations and was delighted to achieve improved health on many levels." -Kimberly.-

"I have been receiving Craniosacral sessions from Katy for over ten years. Katy is rich in knowledge and modalities that have always guided me to nourishing, lasting healing. She is a gentle, patient, and intuitive listener and has a gift at facilitating sessions that release stuck energy and tissues bringing me back to a true sense of fluidity and spaciousness. The after effects of sessions are long-lasting and leave me with a deep sense of peace." -Nanci-

"I am a person who prefers holistic treatment. I have found my body responds best to less invasive forms of correction. I was new to town and my acupuncturist said her patients kept telling her about Katy. I thought I would give it a try. I had never had Craniosacral and didn't know what it was about. After my first session feeling more balanced and integrated, I kept on with sessions. She helped me realign my upper cervical spine which made me feel a lot better. My general health improved as well. Katy is kind, empathic, and has a gentle touch." -Pam-