Origins and Lineage
Craniosacral therapy emerged out of the field of Osteopathy in the late 19th century. Like many healing practices, the origins of craniosacral therapy have been obscured by the forces of colonization. Scholars and practitioners are working to undo this erasure, relocating its true roots in the Indigenous healing arts, specifically Cherokee bodywork and Shawnee and Lumbee methods of bone-setting.*
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), the style I practice, is a form of body/energy work that uses gentle physical touch to support nervous system regulation and reconnection to a felt sense of inherent health. I have been a practitioner since 2008, completing my Biodynamic foundation training with Beth Cachat in Seattle, WA and have also studied with Gary Peterson through The Star Institute.
*For more information regarding the origins of Craniosacral Therapy:
Nina Renfrew Traditional American Indian Bodywork
Susan Raffo Aligning the Relational Field
Why I Practice Craniosacral Therapy
For me, BCST has always felt like returning home. The gentle pacing of touch and experience of co-regulation between practitioner and client, nurtures nervous systems and supports profound awareness/healing. It is one of my great joys in life to be able to share this with others.
Who I work with I work with people of all identities, ages 18 and up. Over the course of my career I have witnessed the potential of BCST as a supportive therapy in navigating chronic health conditions, life transitions, and trauma. I also enjoy supporting activists and other healing arts practitioners who are navigating burnout and/or working to develop a more grounded presence in their lives and work.
What to Expect in a Session Craniosacral Therapy is practiced fully clothed on a massage table. At the beginning of the session we will check-in and clarify any intentions you have for the session. Initial intake session is 75 minutes in length. Subsequent sessions are 50 or 75 minutes long. Fee schedule