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a bit about craniosacral
The nervous system plays an immense role in the healing process. Emerging science teaches us that true healing happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to move out of protective mode and into its inherent self-healing state. Resonating with other nervous systems that are truly present, non-judgmental and agenda-less creates the conditions necessary for safety and the foundations of healing.
The slow and gentle craniosacral approach creates these conditions, and may unlock somatically-held tensions, traumas and patterns that no longer serve and are blocking the body’s ability to move back to wholeness.
This approach also provides the recipient with an opportunity to attune inward, developing the ability to hear one’s own inner felt sense. This is your body’s language, guiding you. When we are unable to hear this subtle language, the body speaks louder and can ultimately emerge as disease. Learning to listen to the body’s wisdom can help guide us towards the health that is inherent within us.
The delicate and life-giving elements of our craniosacral system – brain, nervous system, glands and all their surrounding support structure – is foundational to our very being. The health of this system, which is in a constant dance with all of our body’s systems, is a reflection of our overall health.
Tension and restrictions anywhere in the body will affect the craniosacral balance. Craniosacral therapy works with the natural rhythm of the system to locate and release these restrictions and tensions, which in turn can treat the root causes of issues in our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Craniosacral therapy alleviates many diverse symptoms from chronic pain, ear infections, jaw pain, chronic headaches or migraines, gastrointestinal issues, joint stiffness, depression and anxiety, autism, dyslexia, spinal cord injuries, balance issues, chronic fatigue, residual symptoms from meningitis and long-term Covid, and many other mental, emotional, and physical issues.
about betsy
Like many forsaken by western medicine, my own healing journey provided me a deep appreciation of the inherent wisdom of my body. I found that at the core of many of my health challenges was a highly attuned and sensitive nervous system that was easily impacted by the world around me. I learned that much of what I needed to heal was within, if only I could understand the language with which my body communicated. I learned that I had much to un-learn.
In this process, I was drawn to clay and sculpture, discovering an intuitive sense, a knowing not driven by my mind, that seems to reside in my hands. It was through these sensitive and intuitive hands that I began to re-establish my relationship to the world around me, to literally feel the energy of people and my environment in a way that would not overwhelm my nervous system. Practicing the art of craniosacral has provided the opportunity for my nervous system to settle into a sense of safety that it had not known before.
Deep listening and true presence, the foundation of craniosacral work, provides your nervous system with that sense of safety necessary to stimulate healing from within. I work at a pace set by your body, building trust with your nervous system and an environment of co-regulation. Many are surprised at the profound and powerful effects of these gentle treatments.
I received my training from and am certified through Moving Mountain Institute in Portland, OR, which is where my practice is located.
Craniosacral sessions are $120* per 50-60 minute duration, but may run longer at times.**
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*If you are experiencing financial hardship and have a health challenge that would be addressed through craniosacral treatments, please reach out to discuss alternative pricing.
**If the body is in the process of unwinding deeply held patterns, it is important to allow this process to complete, as much as the body is willing, before ending a session.
Session & Pricing Info
Location: 4647 NE Ainsworth Street in Portland Oregon.
Forms: Intake Form
Sphenoid Bone
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If you are interested in learning more or to schedule a treatment, please contact me.
“I find Betsy’s calm and warm demeanor to be very healing in and of itself. Her touch and intuition in the cranial sacral work has been amazing to me. My issues have been a lot of emotional stress and her work has really helped me be more comfortable and centered in my body. Life-saving.”
“Betsy is an incredibly skilled and empathetic healer, and I felt immediately safe in her presence. She helped me bring awareness to unknown parts of myself and to access deep emotions tied to the symptoms. Her intuition guided me to a place in my healing journey I couldn’t have reached without her.”
“Betsy is highly attuned to her patients’ needs and has incredible intuition. She has helped rebalance my nervous system. Each time I leave her practice feeling like my entire system is communicating effectively. I feel relaxed, cared for, and healed after each session. I am so very grateful for her support and can highly recommend her as a healer.”