CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CranioSacral therapy is a very gentle manual-therapy method that works with the body’s subtle nervous-system and fluid-movement networks. These include the membranes, the bones of the skull, the spine and sacrum, and the cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord. When these systems become restricted by trauma, tension, injury or long-term pain, they can contribute to further discomfort, limited mobility and nervous-system imbalance.

During a session, we use light-touch palpation to listen to and support these underlying systems, encouraging the body to ease out of strain patterns and restore its own balance. The work is quiet and deeply calming. Clients often describe it as the body “resetting itself”  and relaxing them on a deeper level than they’ve experienced before.

If pain, tension, or long-standing tightness haven’t fully responded to other treatments, craniosacral work may help in a way you haven’t experienced before. By supporting the nervous system and helping the body let go of underlying strain, clients often notice benefits such as:

• Relief from deep tension as the body unwinds long-held strain and stress patterns
• Improved mobility and ease of movement as restrictions soften and the body realigns naturally
• A more regulated nervous system that can lead to fewer pain flare-ups, better stress tolerance, and an overall sense of balance

For your first CranioSacral Therapy session, we recommend scheduling 75 minutes. This allows enough time for the full session to be completed without rushing and gives your body the space it needs to settle into the work.

When booking your Therapeutic Wellness Massage session, CranioSacral Therapy is included as a form of bodywork and is scheduled within this appointment type. Please schedule as follows:

• 75 minutes for your first CranioSacral Therapy session, or for any session where you want the full craniosacral work
• After your initial session, you may schedule a 45 or 60 minute session where we focus on the areas that need the most attention
• You can also choose to incorporate CranioSacral Therapy into any 60 minute or longer massage session
• This flexibility allows you to receive the level of support your body needs while fitting comfortably into your overall care plan at Native Touch, LLC.

• We’ll begin with a brief conversation about your current pain or mobility issues, any injuries or surgeries, and what you’ve tried so far.
• You remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a massage table.
• Gentle palpation is used, often starting at the feet, sacrum or skull, to listen to the body and identify areas of restriction or imbalance. 
• A series of very light holds and subtle maneuvers are used to support natural movement within the craniosacral system, helping tissues release tension and the nervous system settle into a restorative state. 
• You may feel subtle changes such as soft tissue loosening, gentle pulsations, or a quiet sense of the body unwinding.
• Many clients notice continued improvement in the hours or days that follow as the body integrates the changes. Because this work is subtle, the speed and degree of change vary depending on your history and current state.

CranioSacral therapy is especially suited for those who:

• Have chronic pain (migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuromuscular conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, myofascial pain, peripheral neuropathy, or sciatica)
• Experience nervous-system tension or dysregulation (chronic stress, anxiety, post-concussion symptoms, sleep disturbances)
• Struggle with stiffness, limited range of motion, or imbalances that make movement uncomfortable. 
• Have tried other types of therapy without lasting results and are ready to explore a gentler, whole-body approach.

This is still therapeutic bodywork. While it’s gentle, it is also purposeful. There are some conditions such as recent skull or spinal surgery, acute aneurysm, or unstable intracranial pressure, where modifications or additional medical oversight may be required. Always inform us of your full medical history, recent surgeries, and any ongoing treatments prior to booking.
Craniosacral work at Native Touch is meant to complement—not replace—medical care or your other therapeutic work.

At Native Touch,LLC we integrate your craniosacral session into your full therapeutic program. If you’re already working on deeper fascia release, improving mobility, or recovering from injury, craniosacral therapy becomes a vital piece of your overall care. Every session is tailored to you, your history, your goals and your unique movement patterns. 

If you’ve been stuck in a pain-holding pattern, or your mobility improvements have plateaued, this may be the doorway toward relief, regeneration, and real functional change.

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Call or text 603-765-6776 to schedule your consultation and explore whether craniosacral therapy at Native Touch, LLC is the right next step for your body, your goals and your wellness journey.

Client's Comments:

“From someone who is always in a state of holding tension, this (CranioSacral Therapy) really makes you be still and relax.  That’s not something I can usually do on my own. This was different, but really good.” ~ Matt 

“Wow, my head feels lighter than it has in years!” ~ Patty, longtime sufferer of migraines

“Craniosacral helps soften the stiffness in my body and quiet the tremors caused by Parkinson’s Disease.” ~Deb