CranioSacral Therapy
Big name. Simple bodywork.
Sometimes, less is more. . . Effective bodywork doesn’t have to be painful. If massage is like a jazz concert, CranioSacral Therapy is a lullaby. Sometimes your body doesn’t need more pressure, it just needs permission to chill the f*ck out. Erin uses gentle pressure to help your nervous system unwind so your body can release tension on its own. No digging elbows into tender places. No forceful adjustments.
First visit (90 min): $175
Follow-ups (60 min): $120
Pain Relief
Tension isn’t always a bad thing. Without it, we’d all be a pile of bone and tissue. It just needs to be in the right places. When your nervous system is stuck in “fight or flight,” tension shows up to protect you. This isn’t a defect, it’s part of a brilliant design that keeps you safe. But sometimes, your body overcorrects and needs a little help getting unstuck.
Better Sleep
If you have “monkey mind” or “just can’t shut off” your brain, you are not alone. A good night of sleep starts with a calm nervous system. CranioSacral can help you fall asleep faster, wake up less often during the night, and feel rested. When you sleep, your body restores cells, repairs damage, and improves brain function. In a world where we are bombarded with stimulus, protecting our body’s resources with good sleep is more important than ever.
Emotional Release
Your body carries more than tight muscles. CranioSacral Therapy offers a container to process whatever is going on for you in the moment, allow difficult emotions to release, and leave feeling lighter.
First visit (90 min): $175
Follow-ups (60 min): $120
“Erin, I think you might have fixed years worth of shoulder pain. I feel like it was a quantum jump! 🤣”
— Masha M, Portland ORFrequently Asked Questions
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It’s a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with your nervous system. Using very light touch around your head, spine, and sacrum, I help your body shift out of “fight or flight” so it can let go of tension on its own.
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All of them! You’ll see it spelled “craniosacral,” “cranial sacral,” “cranio-sacral,” and “CranioSacral.” They all mean the same thing. I use “CranioSacral,” the spelling from the Upledger Institute, where the method was developed.
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Not at all. I use about two grams of pressure, lighter than the weight of a dime. Most people feel deeply relaxed, and plenty fall asleep. Some notice warmth, tingling, or an emotional release. All of that is normal.
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Yes. You stay fully clothed and lie on a comfy table. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can relax in.
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People come to me for chronic pain, stress and anxiety, trouble sleeping, and feeling stuck in their bodies. It’s also a good fit if massage feels like too much, or if you want space to process what your body is carrying.
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Massage works directly on your muscles and soft tissue. CranioSacral Therapy works through your nervous system. Instead of working the tension out, it gives your body what it needs to let go on its own. The two pair really well together, which is exactly why we created the Total Body Reset.
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First visits are 90 minutes ($175), so we have time to talk about what’s going on. Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes ($120).
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Most insurance plans don’t cover it. If you’d like to try, I can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement, but I can’t guarantee your plan will pay.
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It depends on your body and your goals. Some people feel a big shift after one session. Longer-standing issues usually respond best to a few sessions close together. After that, it’s up to you. Some clients come back when something flares up. Others come in regularly, not because something’s wrong, but because it helps them keep feeling good, the way some people keep up with yoga or a walk in the woods. After your first visit, we’ll talk about what makes sense for you. If you decide to keep going, packages are available. No pressure.