What is craniosacral therapy?
Note: I offer gentle craniosacral work, light touch, and somatic education. This work is not deep tissue massage, therapeutic manipulation, or massage therapy.
Craniosacral sessions invite awareness of how tension, overwhelm, and long-held patterns may be experienced in the body. Through present-moment sensation, imagery, and gentle pacing, clients often explore new ways of relating to what feels held or unsettled—without forcing change or revisiting stories before they’re ready.
As the body softens and reorganizes, people sometimes notice a greater sense of ease, spaciousness, or creative movement within themselves. This process is client-led and honors the body’s own timing and intelligence.
Emotions may arise as sensations, images, or feelings. Sessions are held with care and choice, allowing whatever emerges to be noticed, named, or simply felt—without pressure to explain or resolve anything. We follow the pace that feels right for you.
Some people experience imagery or creative inner awareness during sessions; others don't...it's so different for everyone! These experiences are understood as subjective and personal, offering one possible way of listening inward and supporting integration.
This work is wellness-oriented and educational, not medical or mental-health treatment. I do not diagnose conditions, treat disease, or provide psychotherapy.
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Riverways Studio is located in the historic Collins Axe Factory, situated right by the Farmington River in Collinsville. Here, you'll find various holistic services like yoga, massage therapy, and acupuncture, alongside talented local artists, craftspeople and antique shops.
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on energy healing that works with: