Craniosacral Rhythm & Flow

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on technique that evaluates and enhances the functioning of the craniosacral system. This system includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. CST is based on the concept that the body's craniosacral rhythm, which is different from the cardiovascular and respiratory rhythms, can be felt and manipulated by a trained practitioner.

The therapy involves using light touch to assess the craniosacral system. The goal is to gently releases any restrictions they detect, which can improve the functioning of the central nervous system and promote overall health. CST is often used to address a variety of health issues, including chronic pain, headaches, stress and more.

Here’s what you need to know before your session:

  • What Craniosacral Therapy Feels Like

    Touch is extremely light—about the weight of a nickel.

    You remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on the table.

    Many clients experience deep relaxation, gentle warmth, tingling, emotional release, or a sense of spaciousness in the body.

    Some feel subtle movements or unwinding; others simply feel calm and held.

  • How It Works

    Craniosacral therapy helps:

    Regulate the nervous system.

    Release stored tension and trauma patterns,

    Improve sleep, mood, and stress response.

    Support headaches, jaw tension, neck/hip tension, and chronic patterns of pain.

    Reset the body into a state of flow, ease, and grounded presence.

FAQs

What do I have to do before my appointment?

Wear comfortable clothing. Hydrate well on the day of your session and arrive with an open mind and no pressure to “feel” anything specific—your body leads the way.

Who can benefit from a session?

This treatment is safe and supportive for adults, teens, children and highly sensitive individuals. Those navigating chronic stress, burnout, trauma, pain, or emotional overwhelm and anyone seeking a softer, nervous-system-friendly approach to healing.

What can I expect after my appointment?

Everybody integrates differently. You may feel deeply relaxed or pleasantly tired. You may feel more aware of your body. You may have an emotional release or a feeling of lightness. You may have increased clarity or groundedness

It’s common for shifts to continue for 24–48 hours. Gentle movement, rest and hydration support the integration.

When should I not receive a session?

CST is safe for most people, but you should postpone if you are currently experiencing recent head trauma or concussion, acute bleeding or blood clotting disorder, aneurysm or elevated intracranial pressure, severe migraine in progress, active infection, fever, or illness and immediately post-surgery (until cleared by your provider).

If you’re ever unsure, reach out before booking. Safety and nervous system care always come first.

Craniosacral work blends with intuition, nervous system attunement and a compassionate, grounded presence. The intention is always the same: to help your body soften, release and come home to itself.