What's it like, living in your body?

Perhaps you’re slow to heal from an injury you were told should have been straightforward, or you have headaches that just won’t quit. Maybe your body is mysterious to you. Maybe you’ve received a difficult diagnosis, and relief is hard to find.

Or you’re learning that, more than anything, daily stress is eating away at your life.

You have an inkling, an inner knowing that you could be healthier, happier, more comfortable in your own skin, and you wonder how to get there.

Simply put, I work best with people who are ready to hear their bodies’ side of the story. With our work, you will connect with helpful resources and grow your body's resilience.

During sessions, your body has the opportunity to shift away from stress patterns that—while helpful and even life-saving in the short term—are costly and damaging when used long term. Instead, your body begins to prefer responses that are geared toward repair and long term health.

Our work together is a collaboration to help you increase your capacity for joy and live your fullest, most satisfying life.


Remote Sessions
Sessions held over the phone are a regular part of my practice, and I am happy to discuss if this would be a good fit for you. Clients work remotely when it's not possible to come into the office, and many prefer remote work to in-office sessions. I have years of training in this work and am a certified master practitioner through Healing from the Core.

Aligned with the basic tenets of Craniosacral Therapy, remote sessions are effective for connecting to both inner and outer resources, mitigating stress, and resolving physical symptoms.

Working together to engage your felt sense and curiosity, you'll connect with your body's internal sensations and capacity for change. Just like in-office sessions, I am a supportive, attuned witness and therapeutic facilitator. We may make use of sound, movement, and self-help techniques. Your body has a tremendous ability to mobilize and heal, but this rarely happens in isolation. We all benefit from connection and support as we tap into and grow our inner resources.

Remote sessions are one of my favorite ways to work, both as a therapist and for myself as a client.


In-Office Sessions
What to expect. My office is private and quiet. When you arrive for your first appointment, we'll take a few minutes to discuss your personal and medical history and address any questions or concerns you have. I’ll then ask you to lie on my treatment table, making sure you are comfortable, with pillows and bolsters as you need them.

Please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. I will ask you to remove your shoes.

How many sessions will you need?
Because everyone comes in with a unique set of symptoms and history, and every session is unique, it’s not possible to give a concrete timetable. Some clients feel better within one session and don’t need another. Some need several sessions over time. Most people feel some relief and a good deal of hope after one session. If, after three sessions, either of us feels the work is not addressing your needs, I will refer you to another practitioner who I feel would be a better match. Meeting your needs is my priority.

Infants and Children
I don’t expect your little ones to be still! Babies and young children tend to integrate the work more quickly than adults, and usually need several play or cuddle breaks during a session. I’m very accustomed to working under the table, and to working with “moving targets”. You may bring a book or toy for your child; babies work very well while nursing or having a bottle. Your child will clearly let us know when they're finished working; many children finish before the session time is up. When your child signals they have finished, we honor their body’s intelligence and end the session.

Privacy
Information that you share with me is private, it belongs to you. Unless I’m required by law to share information, what you tell me, what happens in a session, and anything else about you will remain solely between us. If you’d like me to share information with another practitioner, I will obtain your request in writing and will keep it on file.