What should I wear?
Wear loose fitting clothing or something comfortable. Avoid wearing jeans if possible. Your session is clothed.
How should I prepare for my session?
Starting a few days before your session, it is good to drink a lot of water to hydrate your tissues and organs. On the day of the session, please drink be sure to drink at least 48 oz of water a couple hours before your session. You may also want to check out the blog titled Your First Session: What to Expect and How to Prepare.
What will the session be like?
To ensure your session is customized to best meet your needs, we will begin each session with a brief discussion regarding your health history and any recent concerns.
Your therapist will listen to your body and see what needs to happen, so you might get a mix of all modalities or a focus on just one.
Your therapist may concentrate on key areas of your lymphatic system: head, neck, armpits/arms, breasts, abdomen, hips and legs. Organs such as the liver will be addressed in addition to any areas of complaint.
You may experience sensations on the table as lymph fluids begin to move (tingling, pulling sensation, coolness in fingers and toes, digestive/gurgling noises).
Once treatment is completed, we will have a few minutes to discuss what to expect post session and to render payment.
What should I do and how will I feel after the session?
Drink plenty of water and eat light and healthy food. You may see signs that your body is releasing toxins and your are on the road to better health. Do not worry, detoxing is natural and does not last long.
The list below are only a FEW of the more common healing responses that may be experienced shortly after your session:
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Deeper and more restful sleep, maybe wanting a nap in the day
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Sinus and Ear Drainage
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Reductions in swelling and headaches
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The body may feel clean, light, and pure
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The mind may be clear, sharp, and expanded
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Some joints may spontaneously "adjust" themselves as the reduction in fluid allows for better alignment
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Sometimes, as you detox, you may briefly feel flu like symptoms. These symptoms do not last and are a sign of healing.
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Temporary increase in urination and bowel movements possibly more odorous
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Temporary change in your body odor, increased sweat
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Increased thirst
Brain work vs craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy focuses on the bones and the body's rhythms. Brain work focuses on balancing the membranes and parts of the brain.
The different parts of the brain have a different feel and, just like the visceral tissue, we can help the parts that have their own space. There is also a different quality in the structures of the brain which helps identify the parts from each other. Tension is also released, which frees up the fluids and movement in the bones. They are similar, but different enough that it could use some clarification. We use both to test and release whatever is needed.
The brain also gets affected when you get cut or have toxins in your body that can be released.
