Frequently Asked Questions

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on therapy that focuses on the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners use light touch to assess and improve the function of the central nervous system, aiming to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and support the body’s natural healing process.

Craniosacral thereapy (CST) can be a beneficial treatment option for many people, especially those dealing with chronic pain, stress, headaches, and conditions related to the nervous system. It’s a gentle, non-invasive therapy that focuses on improving the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and helping the body return to its natural state of balance.

To determine if CST is right for you, consider the following:

• If you’re seeking a gentle, holistic approach to healing, CST might be a good fit.
• If you’ve tried other treatments and are looking for an alternative or complementary option, CST could help address underlying tension and stress that may be affecting your health.
• If you’re dealing with issues like chronic pain, migraines, anxiety, or post-trauma recovery, CST may support your healing process.

However, it’s important to speak with a qualified craniosacral therapist or your healthcare provider to assess whether CST is appropriate for your specific condition. They will help determine if it’s the right approach, especially if you have certain medical conditions or injuries that may require additional care or different treatments.

While CST is generally considered safe for most people, there are certain medical conditions where it may not be suitable or should be approached with caution. It’s always important to consult with a healthcare provider before beginning treatment, especially if you have any of the following conditions:

Acute Brain Injuries or Hemorrhage: CST may not be appropriate for individuals who have experienced recent brain injuries, strokes, or brain hemorrhages. The therapy involves manipulation around the head and spine, and it could potentially exacerbate issues in someone with a recent, severe injury.

Severe or Uncontrolled Bleeding Disorders: If you have a bleeding disorder (like hemophilia), CST may not be advisable, as there is a slight risk of increased bleeding due to manipulation of sensitive areas of the body.

Acute Infections (especially in the central nervous system): Conditions like meningitis or encephalitis, which involve infections of the brain or spinal cord, may contraindicate CST. Therapy could potentially worsen the infection or disrupt the healing process.

Recent Surgery or Fractures: If you’ve had recent surgery, particularly in the head, neck, or spine, or if you have an active fracture, CST should be avoided until the body has fully healed. Manipulation could interfere with healing or cause discomfort.

Spinal Cord Compression or Severe Structural Abnormalities: CST might not be suitable if you have conditions like severe spinal cord compression, tumors, or certain congenital structural abnormalities. These conditions could require specialized care or specific treatments that are different from what CST can provide.

Severe Cognitive Disorders: In some cases, individuals with advanced cognitive disorders, like severe dementia, may not be able to fully benefit from CST. The therapy relies on patient feedback and response, so if cognitive function is significantly impaired, it could affect the therapeutic process.

Uncontrolled Seizure Disorders: If you have a history of uncontrolled seizures, particularly in the head or neck area, it’s important to consult with your doctor before considering CST. The light touch and manipulation involved could potentially trigger a seizure in certain individuals.

Severe Osteoporosis or Fragile Bones: For people with very fragile bones or advanced osteoporosis, caution is needed when considering CST. The therapist may avoid certain areas or techniques, but it’s crucial to discuss this with your healthcare provider first.

As with any therapy, it’s essential to discuss your medical history, current health status, and concerns with a qualified healthcare provider or craniosacral therapist before starting CST. They can help determine if it’s a safe and appropriate option for you based on your specific needs and conditions.

Yes, craniosacral therapy is generally considered safe. The technique involves gentle touch, and the therapist uses light pressure, often no more than the weight of a nickel, to make adjustments. CST is non-invasive and can be adapted for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. However, it is always a good idea to consult with a healthcare provider before beginning treatment.

During a CST session, you will lie fully clothed on a comfortable treatment table while the therapist gently touches specific areas of your body, primarily around the head, neck, and spine. The therapist may use subtle movements to evaluate and improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Many people find the session deeply relaxing, with sensations of warmth, lightness, or even a sense of energy moving through the body. Sessions typically last between 45 to 60 minutes.

Most people can benefit from massage therapy. However, massage therapy may not be for you if you have:

• Bleeding disorders or take blood-thinning medication
• Burns or healing wounds
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Infections
• Broken bones (fractures)
• Severe osteoporosis
• A very low platelet count (severe thrombocytopenia)

Discuss the pros and cons of massage with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant or if you have cancer or unexplained pain.

Some forms of massage can leave you feeling a bit sore the next day. But massage shouldn’t be painful or uncomfortable during the session or afterwards. If any part of your massage doesn’t feel right or is painful, speak up right away.  

Massage therapy does however release lactic acid buildup into the body as the soft tissue is manipulated.  If you do not drink an adequate amount of water before or after your session, it may be likely you may feel residual soreness as the lactic acid is re-absorbed back into the soft tissues. 

We offer both therapeutic massage as well as massage for relaxation. We also offer prenantal massage. If you have a specific spot that’s giving you trouble, tell your therapist. Problem areas can be specifically addressed. If you do not have a trouble area and are just looking to relax, we got you covered as well!  

If you need a deep tissue massage or if you have a sports injury, we have a trusted network of experts that we can suggest. 

There are many types of lotions and oils that are used in massage. Our practice uses coconut oil. Coconut oil absorbs quickly into the skin and doesn’t leave a greasy residue on your body after the session. If you have an allergy to nuts, please discuss this before arriving so we can use grape seed oil as a safe alternative.

Getting a massage can provide short-term, temporary relief to aching muscles. The effects of a massage can last up to four weeks.  Any massage therapy session outside of the four week time frame resets the progress that has been made. If you have a specific goal, it is best to develop a treatment plan with your massage therapist. Massage is a therapy, rather than a one-time treatment. It’s designed to be continuously used. 

A massage is not only an enjoyable way to slow down and relax, but a powerful tool to help maintain and improve the working order of your mind and body.

30 Minute Massage- 30 minute massages usually concentrate on one area of the body (i.e. back, neck and shoulders, legs and feet, etc.) as there isn’t enough time to do a full body massage. 

60 Minute Massage – 60 minute massage sessions can incorporate the full body with the time divided up among the back, legs, arms, shoulders, neck and scalp.  

90 Minute Massage- 90 minute massage sessions can incorporate the full body with extended time given to the back, legs, arms, shoulders, neck and scalp.

Yes this is perfectly acceptable. Men have never once shaved coming into a session. No worries!

This is not expected, however it is up to you as the individual and is always accepted with gratitiude. Please note there is not a way to add it to your card, if you are wanting to tip, please bring cash.

Sontre’ is a powerful energetic healing modality that has been attuned to 2012 and beyond. Divinely healing your past, present, and future, and all lifetimes, life cycles, and dimensions. Unlike conventional medicine, spiritual energy healing is holistic. It works on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels to address all aspects of a particular issue or imbalance. 

The sessions are an hour long.  After the initial session, you are able to book a 30 minute session for spot treatment.  

No.  These sessions are done by lying flat on a table, fully clothed, and allowing a trained Sontre` professional to gently lay, or hover, hands on you over your energy centers (chakras) and your sacred circuits.   

Some people feel the energy moving and report this as a wide variety of feelings such as warmth, hotness, tingling, buzzing, lightening. Others report not feeling anything at all physically.

The goal of each session is to help you achieve a harmonic balance between your energy systems.  There is no judgement of the energy being “good” or “bad”, it simply is as it is presenting.  

Absolutely.  Every Sontre` session is began in prayer to God.  Nicole asks for Divine guidance and support each and every time.  Reading a book called “Blessed with Energy – The Mystery of Energy Medicine explained through Science and Scripture” by a Kansas City native, Marcy Meyers may help alleviate some of these fears.