About Me
I am a licensed occupational therapist with over 20 years experience working with children with special needs. I took my first CranioSacral class in 2004, and I instantly fell in love with the gentle touch and the profound results I witnessed.  As I began to meld CranioSacral techniques with traditional occupational therapy, I was often able to see my patients progress more quickly with their therapy goals and move more easily through "sticking" points in their progress. My practice evolved to include holistic bodywork for all ages from infancy through geriatrics.  Current services include CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and Reiki. Sessions are provided for pain relief, rehabilitation, personal renewal, and relaxation.ÂWhat is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch whole body treatment that is based on the belief that the body knows how to heal itself. Treatment is done at the source of the issue, and not necessarily where the symptoms are being felt. The CranioSacral system is made up of the membranes and cerebral spinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. The volume of the cerebral spinal fluid increases and decreases slightly. This creates a rhythm throughout the body. When this rhythm is palpated, restrictions can be identified and treated.
What is Visceral Manipulation?
Viscera relates to the internal organs of the body,
such as the liver, intestines, and stomach.Â
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that aids your body’s
ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensation patterns in the
organs and surrounding structures that cause pain and dysfunction.  Emotions
have a great impact on how our body functions.Â
Different emotions can impact different organs by sending tension (i.e.
spasms) to the related organ.  Visceral
Manipulation works to enhance the health of an organ and restore physical and
emotional balance.  Â
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The name "Reiki" is derived from 2 words: "Rei" meaning divine wisdom & "Ki" meaning life force energy. Reiki is a spiritually guided life force energy that works holistically on the whole person.
Reiki is done by laying hands on or over the client. Japanese symbols are then used to allow one to focus the energy of Reiki for specific purposes. The experience is one of deep relaxation and stress relief.
Common diagnosis that I see includeÂ
Common diagnosis that I see includeÂ
Common diagnosis seen include
Migraines/Headaches-Â Concussions- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Stress
and Tension Related Disorders - Fibromyalgia- Digestive Disorders- Pregnancy
-Infertility- Traumatic Brain Injury- Spinal Cord Injury- Orthopedic Problems -Autism
Spectrum Disorder- Sensory Integration Disorder- Failure to Thrive Syndrome-
Colic- Motor Coordination Challenges- Torticollis- Chronic Ear Infections-
Cerebral Palsy- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Â Emotional TraumaÂ
My Skills
I strive to use all the tools I have gathered over 24 years in practice to create a unique experience for each individual. ÂMy foundations for treatment are based in CranioSacral Techniques, Somatoemotional Release, Visceral Manipulation, Chakra Balancing, and Energy HealingÂ