Maija Salins

Maija Salins, LMT, CST-D, SEP

Helping You Move From Stress and Pain into Ease and Well-Being

Are stress and discomfort interfering with your life?

Perhaps you're feeling "burned out" or "stuck" in some way. Maybe you're dealing with challenges such as:

Headaches, migraines, or post-concussion syndrome
Neck and back pain
TMJ dysfunction
Anxiety, insomnia, or post-traumatic stress
A general sense of "dis-ease", whether physical, emotional, or spiritual

You are not alone.

When you aren't feeling your best, you need more than symptom relief. You need support for your body's innate healing wisdom so that problems can be gently released at the source. With this support, people like you have experienced effects such as:

A greater sense of comfort, resilience, connection, and ease in the body/mind/spirit
Better sleep
Improved mental clarity
Greater ability to deal with life's stresses
More energy to do the things you love

I'm here to help.

I'm Maija Salins, and I've supported many people just like you with CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle, light touch approach that facilitates your body's innate ability to correct and heal itself. By engaging the tissues and fluids surrounding the central nervous system, CST affects all systems in the body and allows pain and dysfunction to be addressed at the source, rather than focusing on symptom relief or a temporary fix. All you have to do is relax on a massage table in loose, comfortable clothing while I use subtle palpation and treatment techniques that support the wisdom of your body as it finds its own path to wellness.

I'm certified in CranioSacral Therapy at the Diplomate (Advanced) Level by the Upledger Institute. I'm also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®, which gives me even more tools to help address the effects of trauma on the body in a safe, contained manner. My background studies include a Master's degree in Social Work from Widener University, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the College of William and Mary, Certificates in Clinical Massage Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy from Red Mountain Institute, and a Certificate in Structural Integration from Kinesis.

On a more personal note, I know what it feels like to suffer from a stress-related illness and then to feel less pain, more connection with my body, and more engagement with my life thanks to CranioSacral Therapy. This gentle therapy has transformed my entire being and is a part of my regular self-care routine, both for health optimization and for personal growth. It is my honor and privilege to be able to use the knowledge and experience I've gained with this life-changing therapy to help people just like you.

What clients are saying:

"When I decided to seek Maija's help, I had been getting a persistent ache in my right upper back and had also experienced chronic shoulder pain for over 20 years. My back would start to hurt about halfway through a shift of my work as a massage therapist. The pain made it hard for me to concentrate and I would get so stressed out. I had contemplated finding a different career immediately.

I noticed improvement after our first session, and I continue to feel better and discover new things about my body with each session. I no longer have the persistent upper back ache. I am able to connect to my body and release any tension that does arise easily. I have also become more aware of the subtle shifts within my body and what it is needing in the moment. My chronic right shoulder pain has also decreased so much. I love how CranioSacral Therapy can address the emotional connection to my injury.

During one of our recent sessions when we were working on my right upper body, I had had the feeling and image of a piece of wood that was wedged and stabbing between my shoulder blade and back. I remember talking to Maija briefly about some career changes that I was interested in, but I had been feeling worried about how I was going to transition. Once my shoulder released I had a sense of peace and understanding. I no longer felt the fear of change and I no longer worried about the paths I would have to take. I felt liberated!

I always feel so safe in our sessions, and so much better after them. I feel very comfortable letting Maija know what I need, because I know she will actually listen. I'm definitely not as stressed during work now. Since my body hurts less, I am able to concentrate and be more present. While I'm still considering a slight career shift, I no longer feel stuck. Generally, I feel more flow in my life as a result of receiving CranioSacral Therapy from Maija."

-Jessica Olsen

"I first came to see Maija for Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release (SER), because I was dealing with a lot of physical discomfort in my back and hips brought on by an auto accident. I also had significant long term emotional stress relating to a difficult family situation. For a few years, both of these challenges had a huge impact on my level of motivation and desire to move forward in life.

Maija listens to my verbal complaints, thoroughly addressing each one, but balances that by addressing my body's cues with effective communication and dialogue with me where I always feel in control. As a result, physically, I have experienced gentle, yet profound releases, and my pain has been significantly reduced with only a few sessions.

Emotionally, the most important thing to me is a safe environment where I can experience release and express myself without fear of judgement. Maija made me feel like she was coming along side me with unconditional support and I was able to release some anger, sadness, and disappointment that were holding me back. For the first time in years, I am optimistic about the future and no longer feel stuck.

Having received CST from other practitioners, I can honestly say Maija's approach is gentle, yet confident, effective, without leading, and it is evident that her goal is what is ultimately best for her client and meeting their needs."

-Laura Thompson

Ready to schedule?

Please visit my website to schedule or learn more. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have, so please feel free to send a text message at 678-561-0729 or an email at maija.salins@gmail.com. I look forward to working with you!

License Number

MT006663

Contact Information

315 West Ponce de Leon Ave.
Suite 842
Decatur, GA 30030
USA

tel. 678-561-0729 (day)

maija.salins@gmail.com

Hours of operation / Fees

$180 per hour, prorated

By appointment

Skills

Diplomate Certified in CranioSacral Therapy

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Certified in Kinesis Myofascial Integration

Georgia Licensed Massage Therapist

Professional Associations / Memberships

Member, International Association of Healthcare Professionals

Member, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals