Welcome to Pure Light Craniosacral!

​Craniosacral works with the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, bone alignment, & fascial tissue moving in rhythmic wave patterns. These natural rhythms get interrupted by emotional and physical tension, or injuries.  By gently supporting the movements the body wants to make, it naturally unwinds the tension and blocks without manipulation or force.

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Pain begins when CSF fluid and fascia slow down or stop.  Common places of restriction are the pelvic floor, respiratory diaphragm, top of the chest, neck, base of skull, and jaw.  Fascia is fascinating and has the ability to adapt to tension. Unfortunately, this ability also means the tissue will not just relax on its own. It has adapted and now it doesn’t want to let go. Through gentle touch and signaling I’m able to feedback to the body what it’s doing, and relaxation will begin to unfold.​

​Fascia, digestion, and all healing are regulated by the Autonomic Nervous System.  When we have been faced with extreme threat, emotionally wounded, or under chronic stress, our nervous system becomes over stimulated and unable to calm down.  We've adapted to the higher level of stress, and it can feel strange to even try to relax.  We may not even realize just how hyper stimulated we are.  Craniosacral works directly with the nervous system to reset the baseline to a natural level.  I've also been trained to work specifically to help the nervous system purge excess charge.  This excess charge is often the reason for chronic conditions and pains that don't seem to respond to normal treatments.​

It is important to address symptoms, but we need to address the deeper reasons why we are ill or unwell.   We need to be seen and supported gently, with compassion to allow for a true opening, and release of pain and emotion.  When that happens, the body returns to its natural state for good, instead of just for a short period of time.   

Bowen Therapy is the other primary therapy I work with.  Bowen Therapy is a fascinating therapy that realigns and resets musculature, fascial tissue, and triggers the nervous system to go into a deep parasympathetic space.  Fascia runs throughout the body but is organized into "trains".  Fascial trains run from head to toe.  Interestingly one can have restrictions in the ankles/calves that are contributing to tension leading to headaches and neck pain.  Bowen really shows the deep integration of the entire organism.  we are not separate pieces put together.  We are one integrated whole that needs to be worked with as a whole.  

I find Craniosacral and Bowen Therapy to be complimentary therapies that address the whole person.  I can and often do go back and forth between therapies depending on what is needed.  Traditionally I'll use Bowen to address the body and create a deep sense of relaxation.  Once that's been achieved if it's needed Craniosacral will address deep issues within the spine and head.

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Conditions that Craniosacral and Bowen Therapy can help with:

TMJ dysfunction - Traumatic Brain Injury - Concussion - Headaches -Migraines - Nerve pain & impingements - Spinal problems and misalignments -

Back pain - Compartment Syndrome - Nose & breathing issues - Tongue & Mouth Issues - Dizziness & Vertigo - Tinnitus  - Muscle & joint pain _Surgery & Scars - Chronic Pain - Fibromyalgia - Trauma of all types - Emotional processing & release  - PTSD - Car accidents - Autoimmune disorders