Frequently Asked Questions

BCST is a somatic (meaning "body-based") therapy that uses light touch to help release trauma and tension from the body, thus improving mental, emotional, and physical health.

Our bodies hold our emotions and our history, which can show up as physical discomfort and disease, emotional distress, mental unrest, or repetitive unhelpful behavioral patterns or blocks. Regardless of the origination of the trauma, Craniosacral Therapy can bring relief.  

BCST makes an excellent accompaniment to traditional treatments as well, because sometimes both are needed.

Your body is on your side and it wants to be well!  Let's help it to do so in a gentle and effective way.

Every case is unique, however, it tends to look something like this:  If you're coming in with a very upset nervous system and need help regulating so you can function in the world again, sessions at least once a week for 2-6 weeks is a good idea.  If you're looking to address a chronic issue, once weekly for a bit can still be a helpful way to start in order to acclimate your body to the work, but it's also fine to spread the sessions further apart.  Once your system is settled and you are feeling better, it's great to have sessions every once in a while as you feel called.  I personally like to have sessions once a month if I can, or at the very least once a quarter, whether I have a specific reason or not.  It keeps the body-mind-spirit humming along nicely, while fortifying it for future life challenges, because those will always come.  I find this work, done consistently, makes those times MUCH easier.   

Something is better than nothing.  
If, for whatever reason, you're unable to come as often as you feel you need or want, just do what you can.  The Greater Intelligence is holding the whole situation and I find that people get what they need within the time and resources they have. 

Shifts toward healing can show up anywhere in life and not just in the body-mind-spirit.  Overall, there will be more spaciousness within yourself and in life, and more connection to Life Force and the Greater Health.  In addition to feeling better in and more aware of your body, you may notice benefits at your work, in relationships, physical health, family, activities, habits, mind patterns, ways of being, trauma resolution, reactions you used to have but suddenly don't anymore...spontaneously cleaning out the garage and enjoying it...  Things like that.

Intention
Your intention for your healing is a huge part of the process.  What will be different in your life because of this work?  Go deep and go big.  The Universe is listening. 

It depends!  When time permits, I'm happy to work with newborns in the home, depending on distance.  Sessions for infants are, in reality, sessions for the family, so having caregivers present is important.  

Once your little one is crawling, I highly recommend my trusted colleague, Cami Zappaterra, who works solely with little ones, and who is fully set up for their on-the-go mode.  Cami also works miracles with infants and older children, so feel free to reach out to her for all ages!

Older children are also welcome to my practice, and parents are encouraged to sit in for the session if desired.  Everyone can benefit.