A light-touch, whole-body treatment technique developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM; works with the body’s craniosacral system to support and nourish the central nervous system — improving overall health and well-being. This modality works with the natural and unique rhythms of the different body systems to pinpoint and address problem sources, helping to alleviate the aches, pains and strains of life, and improving coping mechanisms to allow for better management of stress. This holistic approach improves the body’s ability to self-care; producing profound, positive changes.

SomatoEmotional Release™ (SER) is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to help a person rid their body of the residual effects of past injuries and negative experiences.

SER facilitates a gentle process for releasing tissue memory, thereby helping the person to decrease the adverse effects of past traumas. There is vast research to show that a change in physical health is accompanied by a change in mental health, and it is equally documented that the reverse is apparent. SER is a holistic mind-body somatic approach that may also assist a person in gaining insight as to how that held trauma is influencing their physical and emotional health. SER can support the person transition from dysfunction and unresolved issues towards wellness and optimal function.

A hands-on soft tissue technique that facilitates stretch within restricted fascia that connects to and across muscles (like a web) throughout the body. A sustained pressure is applied into the tissue barrier; after 90 to 120 seconds the tissue will undergo histological length changes allowing a physical and somatic release to be felt. This type of modality can induce an ‘unwinding’ effect, impacting the emotional and physical body and resulting in long-term physiological and structural changes.

Through blending the ancient wisdom of Classic Asian Medicine and CranioSacral Therapy, we explore the craniosacral rythym in the body and its relationship to the elements, meridians, emotions, chakras, temperature, taste, and sound. This modality works with your Qi, bones, marrow, tendons, organs and blood and helps to transform neurotransmitters, increase energy flow, and support the body’s process for self-healing.

A safe, gentle, non-invasive form of natural hands-on, energy-based healing that promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety. Through directing energy, Reiki helps facilitate the person's own healing response and can provide the following benefits:

• Bring on a meditative state.

• Foster tissue and bone healing after injury or surgery.

• Stimulate your body’s immune system.

• Promote natural self-healing.

• Relieve pain and tension.

Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, cupping provides a vacuum mechanism akin to a form of deep-tissue massage. It is considered to help with pain, poor blood flow, inflammation, and other issues by stimulating tissue deep within the body. Use of silicone cups help to lift fascia and provide a unique type of relief accompanied by massage, stretching, and movement. Cupping is an effective alternative to deep tissue compression.

Gentle, non-invasive, active, passive, or "dynamic" stretches and rhythmical movements that "massage" your muscles and joints with movement are designed to reduce pain, decrease stress, and improve range-of-motion. This modality can include Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), a more advanced form of flexibility training, which involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted, increasing the length of the muscle and increasing neuromuscular efficiency. These approaches can be helpful in addressing discomfort due to a wide range of physiological challenges from hypertonicity in muscles from repetitive movements or weakness.

Smell receptors in the nose send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system — the part of the brain that controls emotions. The natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant can enhance psychological and physical well-being by stimulating brain function. A memory, a feeling, an energy that is difficult to describe can arise, allowing us to welcome the journey of our lives - past and present. Combined with other modalities, aromatherapy can aid in the relief of a variety of issues - from upset stomach, to respiratory distress, to anxiety and worry (which manifest via tense muscles throughout the body).