CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that works with the body's natural rhythms to release tension and support the nervous system. Using light, sustained contact, CST helps the body unwind patterns of stress held in the head, spine, and sacrum, encouraging a deep sense of ease and spaciousness. Many clients find it profoundly calming, especially during times of overwhelm, chronic tension, or nervous system fatigue.

The CST offered at Fireweed Wellness is Upledger-style CranioSacral Therapy, the widely recognized clinical approach developed by Dr. John Upledger. Training includes coursework through SomatoEmotional Release 1 (SER1), which deepens the capacity to work with trauma-related patterns held in the body. In addition to client work, there is ongoing involvement in assisting CST teaching courses, keeping skills sharp and practice connected to the evolving subtleties this work requires. Upledger CST is client-centered and non-forceful, supporting the body's inherent ability to self-correct rather than imposing change from the outside.

CST can be supportive for stress and burnout, headaches and migraines, TMJ patterns, neck and jaw tension, trauma-related holding patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and general feelings of overstimulation or anxiety. It is also a meaningful option for people who simply prefer a quieter, slower approach to bodywork, one that asks less of the body and offers more space for it to respond.

Sessions are unhurried and guided by what the body is ready to release. Gentle hand placements are used along the head, neck, spine, sacrum, and other areas as needed. Clients remain fully clothed throughout, and communication is always welcome to help guide comfort and pacing.

CranioSacral therapy can be booked as a stand-alone treatment or woven into massage therapy sessions where a lighter, more nervous-system-focused approach is beneficial. All CST sessions are billed under the RMT license and are eligible for reimbursement under extended health plans that cover massage therapy.

Many people leave feeling clearer, more grounded, and more connected to their bodies.