Craniosacral Therapy

Q: Who can benefit from craniosacral therapy?

A: Everyone can benefit from craniosacral therapy.

WINTER OFFICE HOURS

SCHEDULING A CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SESSION

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS

Kate is at Lakeville Craniosacral Therapy in Lakeville, MN: 10567 165th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044

Wednesday AFTERNOONS

Kate is at Turning Leaf Chiropractic in Lakeville, MN. Please call Turning Leaf directly, to book a session.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Kate is at Nourish Midwifery in Northfield, MN: 107 6th Street W, Northfield, MN 55057

home visits for you, your babe(s) and family in the first 2 weeks postpartum

Send Kate an email to make the soonest appointment available.

FINANCIAL EXCHANGE FOR CRANIOSACRAL SESSIONS

$150 INITIAL VISIT (OR RETURNING VISIT AFTER A YEAR+)

$80 45 MINUTE FOLLOWUP VISIT

$55 25 MINUTE FOLLOWUP VISIT

$125-$150 HOME VISITS ($150 FOR INITIAL, $125 FOR FOLLOWUP VISITS)

Dynamic Body Balancing: A Blend of Craniosacral Therapy + Myofascial Release/Unwinding

a description of myofascial release and unwinding

Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds the muscles, bones, nerves and organs of the body. When our fascia gets twisted/bunched/tight/etc., it can cause major discomfort and restriction in our bodies (and in our spirits!). This tightening can happen as a result of all sorts of things: trauma of any kind, injury, illness, repressing emotions, growth spurts, pregnancy, childbirth, repetitive motion and just everyday life. Releasing your fascia, through this gentle form of bodywork, can help you feel so much better. Here are some things clients have said about their experiences with unwinding fascia:

• Release of long-held emotions

• Loosening of physical restrictions throughout the body

• A feeling of “lightness”

• Pain relief

a description of craniosacral therapy from The Upledger Institute:

CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

from kate

This blend of bodywork is my personal favorite. I have been deeply affected by this work myself, and really like getting to share it with others. In one of our classes, my teacher (and creator of Dynamic Body Balancing) Dr. Carol Phillips said this (paraphrase), about the work:

Oftentimes, when we go in for a massage or a chiropractic adjustment, we lay down on the table and say, “Do me.”. With myofascial release and craniosacral therapy, we lie down on the table and the practitioner says to us, “You do you. I’m here to support you, as you do.”.

When you book a bodywork session with me, please come in wearing comfy clothes (leggings are great!) and with a water bottle in hand. We’ll begin by making sure you feel comfortable (we’ll talk for a bit and take a minute just to breathe) and then we’ll check for restriction (tightness) in different areas of your body (head, arms, chest, hips and legs). Next, I’ll turn on some tunes (you can bring a playlist of your own, if you’d like!) or keep it quiet — whichever feels best — and we’ll get to work. We can use the table, a stool and the floor to help as you unwind, from your head down to your toes. Sessions last anywhere from 15 minutes to about an hour, so come prepared for either end of the time spectrum.

Offered in Northfield, MN. For babies, children and adults.

Bodywork for Newborns

For families giving birth with Nourish Midwifery: Northfield, bodywork is included in your well-baby care for the first six weeks postpartum.

In-home visits are available (and encouraged) for all families in the first two weeks, postpartum.

Initial visits are 75 minutes long. Followup visits are 25 or 45 minutes.

from kate

I truly believe that so much good can happen for people who receive bodywork. For tiny babies, who are navigating the outside world for the very first time, this kind of touch can be so beneficial!!! Here are just a few things bodywork can do to help babes:

• a grounded nervous system

• easier time with breastfeeding/improved latch

• deeper breaths

• decreased overall tension in the body

• better digestion (more poop/less spit-up)

• relief from gastrointestinal pain and acid reflux

• better sleep

• fewer earaches

• less pain related to teething

I believe in this work. I believe in the power of human touch and connection. I believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and I believe in the possibility of a life well-lived. Working with babies is a way in which I feel I can genuinely contribute to a little healing of our planet and to our human race. I can show you how to do this work on your babe yourself, too. <3

For home visit inquiries, please send Kate an email: kate@nourishmidwifery.com

Offered in and within 30 minutes of Northfield, MN.

To learn more about Dr. Carol Phillips and her work, please visit her site: Dynamic Body Balancing