Craniosacral Therapy

What to Expect

At the beginning of each session, you and your massage therapist will discuss your personal goals for the massage.  This is a great time to describe areas that need special attention or any pain or discomfort that you are experiencing.  Your massage therapist will use this information to decide what techniques to use during the session. You are welcome to ask questions at any time during the session, and communication is encouraged to help make your experience the best it can be.

If this is your first massage with us, please plan on an additional 20-30 minutes to go over your paperwork and health history with your therapist. It is important for us to have a good understanding of where you’ve been, where you’re at and where you want to go so that we can better help you reach your health and wellness goals.

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What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch technique used to work with your parasympathetic nervous system. This is the ‘rest and digest’ part of your nervous system that helps you to feel calm, relaxed, focused, and present in your day-to-day experience.

This is the opposite of the sympathetic nervous system, also known as ‘fight or flight’. Most of us live in this ‘fight or flight’ state most of the time.  When your sympathetic nervous system is engaged you may experience digestion issues, pain, headaches, inflammation, insomnia, stress, anxiety or depression. Craniosacral therapy helps to turn on our parasympathetic nervous system so that we can heal, rest and do more of what we love.

What should I wear?

Craniosacral therapy is done with the client fully clothed. Wear something comfortable, avoid jeans and anything that needs to be worn with a belt.

How often should I schedule a session?

Frequency will depend on your specific needs. However, the maximum benefits of Craniosacral Therapy are cumulative. Like exercise, yoga, and chiropractic care, the more that you can make Craniosacral Therapy a routine component of your lifestyle, the more benefit you will derive from it. Most people benefit from one session per month, however some need more and some need less. Your body will let you know how often you need to receive massage. Your therapist can objectively help you to decide what your schedule needs to be.

How many sessions will I need to feel better?

Everyone is different and will need a different number of sessions to see results. Although we don’t know how many sessions it will take to resolve your specific issue, typically within 3-4 visits you will know if you are on the right path.

What if I need to cancel my appointment?

Your time with your therapist is important. Your massage therapist’s time is valuable. Please respect it as you would your own. In the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment we ask that you kindly give 24 hours notice by calling 970-581-2298 or pay a cancellation fee. If you are a new client and either no show or has to late cancel your appointment, please know that you will have to pay for your next appointment in full during the scheduling process.