Craniosacral Therapy
Katie offers Craniosacral Therapy Sessions in North Vancouver and can come to you!
Craniosacral Fascial and Somatic Therapy is a gentle healing technique supportive for infants, children, and adults. This light touch modality addresses the body holistically – integrating the physical, emotional and energetic aspects. If you are not located near North Vancouver and are looking for virtual Somatic Sessions, please go here.
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle-touch therapy, where the practitioner observes various layers of the physical, emotional, and energetic body. Each practitioner has different gifts. I notice the rhythm and balance of the nervous system and energetic body, the fascia (bones, muscles, organs), and aspects that feel 'stuck.' Through Somato-Emotional Release, I help clients experiences in silence of verbally. My gift is being able to read the body and I will often intuitive insights to support my client's healing.
Prenatal anxiety and discomfort
Birth healing for infants and mothers, physically and emotionally
Infant sleep, latching, digestion, colic, torticollis, and ear infections
Childhood anxiety, sleep, ADHD, ASD, T21 (grinding, speech) + more
Acute concerns – whiplash, physical injury or trauma, range of motion etc
Somatoemotional release of patterns and limiting beliefs, to find greater self-love and acceptance
Chronic concerns - sleep, anxiety/depression, immune function, fatigue, digestion, TMJ, migraines, fertility, arthritis, brain fog

Each session is unique - some are more physically focused and others more energetic, as all our layers are intertwined. We begin our session with a brief discussion on what to expect, any primary concerns and assessment, and how we will work together. Clothes remain on, with a blanket over you for comfort as you lay on down. I guide you through a brief breathwork and meditation session, to help you connect with your energy and body while placing my hands at your feet. Here I notice the physical alignment or holding patterns in the body, and the Craniosacral flow of cerebral spinal fluid. From there I move as called by your body, working either in silence or with brief discussion along the way, while you relax into a Theta state.
If this is for a child, I offer the child the option to watch me do a mini-session for their parent. This can help them understand what to expect. I always make sure to let them know they can use their voice and let me know if anything doesn't feel right to them - same for adults. This has never come up as we work in-sync, but it's part of my core values to ensure everyone feels safe and can use their voice.
Birth and early experiences often come up, as this is where our core beliefs originate and we find our energetic blue print. You will only receive the information you need at this time. Through this work we can release patterns that show up mentally, emotionally, energetically, and physically that may no longer be serving our potential. Supporting infants can be especially beneficial, as we set the stage to thrive!
After our session, we have a discussion and I share any pertinent intuitive insights that came to the surface if you wish. Often these have to do with patterns in your life that have manifested in the body. I provide you with yoga, breathwork, myofascial and other tools, so you can continue to support your daily well-being. As you would with any other therapeutic session, I encourage you to drink lots of water and be gentle with yourself. Sometimes when we are processing, we may feel foggy, light-headed, or even run down if our body is clearing out a lot.



We have 12 cranial nerves. The two accessory nerves allowing for head movement, 9 innervate our senses, and the 10th, our Vagus Nerve, links our brain and internal organs. Subconsciously we scan the environment every 4-7 seconds to determine if we are safe or not. Very simply, this information travels to our brain to determine based on previous experiences if we should react in a sympathetic (activated) or parasympathetic response (calm). Our organs also tell our brain how to react, sending information through the Vagus Nerve.
When we experience something that is too much for us, it can become 'stuck' or encoded in our bodies. This is especially true for children or those who are not verbal. When we feel safe and supported, these experiences will come to the surface to process and release. Chronic stress, acute injury, and birth experiences can also lead to 'stuck' experiences in our bodies, and changes to our whole being. Craniosacral can be very powerful in helping to release trauma.



I am currently working out of Lynn Valley Massage once a month on Saturdays, as my practice has primarily shifted to virtual Neuro-affirming & Somatic Clinical Counselling. I do offer home visits for infants. Please send me a message in the form, and I will connect with you to book a time. For infants and children, I offer a phone consult with the parents prior to our session.
Depending on your concern, 5 sessions may be helpful over a few months. I encourage clients to listen to their bodies and book as needed. Sessions may be covered by extended medical or ICBC. If you have any other questions please email me!
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