Services
Please know I’m only taking on new clients for Craniosacral and End-of-Life Doula Care.
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Craniosacral Therapy is a light touch therapy that works primarily with the craniosacral system (made up of dura mater and cerebrospinal fluid), which envelopes the central nervous system (mainly the brain and spinal cord). I gently hold different areas on the body, from the feet to the head (and sometimes inside the mouth) to feel the subtle rhythm of the craniosacral system, and to treat it. This helps me to find where the body might be "stuck" and/or holding tension and tightness. When there is tension on this system, it can't function as well as it should, which can create many issues like pain, organ dysfunction, cognitive issues, headaches/migraines, stress, sensory issues, etc. Using light touch (5 grams of pressure or less), I follow the subtle movements in the fascia to the position the body wants to be in to release. Think of the light touch as "stealth therapy", the more the body can't feel my hands, the less chance it has to protect itself and stay in the dysfunctional patterns.
During sessions, clients are fully clothed in comfortable clothing (think sweats or yoga pants), and face up the whole time. Most clients fall asleep, or go into a deep relaxing mind state. Each session can either be 60 or 90 minutes. I suggest starting with 60 minutes for the first couple visits so we don't overwhelm your system, and to get to know what the therapy feels like.
Prices and durations are posted on my booking site. Click the ‘Book’ button to view them.
Craniosacral-Massage Combo
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Service is for existing clients only.
All the benefits of massage and craniosacral therapy combined into one session. Sometimes I start with craniosacral, other times with massage. For the massage portion of the session, I do more focus work for about 30-45min in the areas that you’re having the most trouble with.
Also, if you’re interested in craniosacral, but don’t want to commit to a full craniosacral session just yet. Combo sessions are a great place to start getting familiar with the light touch of craniosacral therapy.
Prices and durations are posted on my booking site. Click the ‘Book’ button to view them.
End-of-Life Doula Services
What is a death doula?
An death doula (or end-of-life doula) is a non-medical professional who provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and families as they navigate the dying process. We hold space for conversations, comfort/discomfort, emotions, and ritual while helping to ease fear and bring meaning to this sacred transition.
Services
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With the client, I offer space for whatever emotions, thoughts, or feelings come up in each moment.
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The client’s reflections on past memories and how they relate to their present. I’ll be there to not only hold space, but to ask further questions when appropriate.
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Helping to plan for any decisions that need to be made to care for the client and their body in the event they become unable to speak for themselves.
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Assisting the client in their wishes for who and what they’d like to be surrounded by when the time for active dying comes.
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This can include care giver respite, guidance through the dying process, and grief.
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Assistance in preparing for the future by mindfully passing along meaningful possessions to loved ones, and donating other items they wish to give for continued joy and purpose. All of this is done at the client’s pace, with kindness.
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Including but not limited to writing letters or recording video messages to loved ones, documenting memories and/or history, etc. Projects could also include arts, crafts, unfinished business, and more.
