BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
a long name for lasting stillness
Relief From Anxiety, Chronic Stress, + Trauma
***Update: I have moved to Raleigh, NC and will start accepting new clients October 2018.***
I work with adults who seek relief from symptoms of anxiety, chronic stress, & trauma.
Craniosacral Therapy helped my body + mind heal from years of dysfunction, and it is my heart-felt privilege to share this gentle and restorative therapy with you.
What Is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?
If you experience anxiety, chronic stress, or symptoms of trauma, you may feel ‘wired.’
It is a challenge to sleep, the mind doesn’t turn off, and your body will not fully relax. Your nervous system is out of balance.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that calms and normalizes the body’s response to stress. You can finally experience rest and feel at peace in your own body.
In working with Angela, I experience less anxiety. I sleep well, and I feel more grounded and calm.
With each session, the experience of calm deepens. I am better at staying in the present moment and don’t get caught up in the stress of daily life.
Who Is A Candidate For Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?
I work with adult clients (women + men), who experience:
- anxiety
- chronic stress
- trauma + PTSD
- grief
- recovery from illness or accident
- adrenal fatigue
- digestive problems
- fibromyalgia
- eating disorders
- chronic fatigue
- headaches, migraines, & TMJ
- insomnia
- MS
- autoimmune disorders
My clients are interested in a deeper relationship with stillness, their bodies, and take responsibility for their well-being.
I also work with people in helping professions who need a safe space to empty their container and reconnect with the health of their body + being.
I recently had the wonderful experience of having a Craniosacral Therapy session with Angela. I did not know what to expect, but have to say it was one of the best things I have ever done for myself – even better than a deep tissue massage!
I highly recommend her services and think anyone would find a Craniosacral Therapy session extremely helpful in reducing stress and finding a state of peace and relaxation.
What Can I Expect During A Session?
A Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy session lasts ~50 minutes. You are fully clothed and lay on a massage table, usually on your back or on your side. I’ll work with you to find the most comfortable position.
I lightly place my hands along specific areas of your body including the arms/legs, back, feet, shoulders, neck, and head.
The contact is very gentle and the pace is slow. Each hand position is mindfully held with you, generally for 10+ minutes at each location, as your body softens and re-learns that it doesn’t have to fight or hold on for dear life.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a joint practice – this means we work together. Instead of working to heal the ‘broken part,’ Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy orients you to experience a sense of wholeness and deep stillness.
The work promotes proper function of the parasympathetic, or calming, part of the nervous system that helps you rest, relax, digest, + heal.
At the end of the session, you take your time to relax and transition slowly off the table.
Angela is a very gifted practitioner who provides a safe environment to experience Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
I emerged from each session feeling whole and refreshed. Angela’s warmth, serenity and gentle approach makes the whole experience truly transformative.
Location, Fees, + Insurance
Your sessions take place in a relaxing space in Raleigh, NC near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lynn Road.
Each one hour session fee is $110. Packages of 3 are available at a lower rate.
I do not accept or file insurance; however, I am happy to provide you with a receipt to file with your insurance as an out of network provider under your Occupational Therapy benefits. Your sessions may also be eligible for reimbursement through your Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account plans.
Full location and payment information are provided when you schedule your first appointment.
How Do I Schedule An Appointment?
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for potential clients and am accepting new clients for October 2018.
To request a phone consultation and/or schedule your first appointment, click here.
I’ll contact you within 2 business days to schedule your 15 minute phone consultation. We’ll talk about if Craniosacral Therapy is right for you. And if it is, we’ll schedule your first session.
My Personal Experience + Story
When I was navigating my personal + health crisis, I experienced severe insomnia, anxiety, adrenal fatigue, clinical depression, unexplained numbness in my limbs, weight loss, and disturbed digestion. My body was a wreck.
I tried so many modalities to help my body return to some sense of normalcy – acupuncture, energy work (not a fan), massage – not to mention a host of doctors and therapists.
Then I discovered Craniosacral Therapy. It was the only modality where my body was able to feel normal. Even it was just for an hour, regular sessions allowed my body to re-believe and re-condition itself that it could learn to relax, settle, and calm down. I found something that worked for me.
I worked with a Craniosacral Therapist every other week for almost two years, and I knew I wanted to give to others what this therapy had given to me: connection with a deep sense of stillness and confidence that my body could have healing + homeostasis.
I have been forever transformed by my training as a Registered Craniosacral Therapist. I’ve completed a 3 year, 700-hour Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Certification in 2013, training with Michael Shea, PhD and Sarajo Berman RCST®, and have been an Occupational Therapist since 1999.
My work as a practitioner and a student continues to evolve, and I invite you to experience a session for yourself to see if it will help you.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
Click here to schedule your 15 minute phone consultation to get started. I’ll contact you within 2 business days to schedule your consultation.
I look forward to working with you!
Craniosacral Therapy sessions with Angela have been something to look forward to, a respite and time of deep peace.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy helped me with TMJ, headaches, and chronic holding. Angela’s presence is spacious, calm and grounded which makes letting go so much easier.
Are you looking for Craniosacral Therapy for your baby or child? I work with babies and children on a case-by-case basis but note I do not treat tongue-tie or oral motor issues in infants. Click here to contact me with your situation and we’ll talk. If I am not a fit, I will refer you to someone who is.