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Tanja Seagraves

B.Msc., CMT, CST-T, DOMP

Tanja Liebke - Seagraves


Manual Osteopathy, CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral/Vascular and Neural Manipulation, Lymph and Brain Therapy proved the most effective techniques for restoring health, without causing side effects or using painful, invasive treatments. Like my own health and quality of life, I see how vastly improved my clients have become as a result of our work together. As a Massage Therapist and Alumni of the Upledger, Barral and Chikly Health Institute, I proudly practice several life changing modalities. I love my work. More importantly, I can make a difference using my experience to create positive results.

I came to this work as a patient. A series of medical mishaps shaped me into the committed practitioner I am today. Born with a fetal mal-position (most likely caused by high mercury levels) followed by one error treatment after another, a botched appendectomy as a teen, and extreme stress levels in corporate Germany from my early 20s well into my 30s. In hindsight, orthopedists and general doctors revealed a key weakness in western medicine by treating symptoms rather than finding the cause. Unable to locate the source of my illnesses, specialists began to think I was a hypochondriac and needed psychiatric help. I refused to give up, but for two years, I struggled to find answers.

I believed in holistic medicine/modalities because something had to work. I was so sick, my body had allergic reactions/food sensitivities down to the water I drank. My immune system was breaking down and doctors were powerless to stop it, suggesting morphine for pain management. I laid on my couch in poor health, almost paralyzed from musculoskeletal/visceral dysfunction, depleted and near death at age 34.

Out of options, in 2004 I was "lucky" that my physical therapist went on vacation and referred me to her boss who is an Osteopath from the Netherlands. From this moment I explored Osteopathic Methods very deeply. 3 years later I accepted the help of a Healer from a remote Asian country who saved my life. Recovering and equipped with newly acquired knowledge, but in need of a complete change two years later, I moved to the United States. 

Today, I am living proof of the regenerative powers within the body. Self-discipline, the will to get well, the courage to choose alternative medicine, and at times, acceptance of little known modalities helped me get in the best shape ever.

Please also visit: www.gentleosteo.com

License Number

CA State CMT # 42019

Contact Information

private
Westlake Village, CA 91362
USA

tel. 310.490.2929 (cell) (day)

gentleosteopathy@yahoo.com

Hours of operation / Fees

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm; by appointment only

some Saturdays

Fees: Please visit www.gentleosteo.com/contact

To schedule please call/text/email



Driving directions

28310 Roadside Dr Suite 137, Agoura Hills CA 91301

Skills

Upledger Institute certified CranioSacral Therapist; UI Certified Teaching Assistant;

California State Certified Massage Therapist (Swedish, Pregnancy, CranioSacralTherapy, Myofascial Release)

Advanced Training in Osteopathic Manual Therapies (NON-PHYSICIAN) CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, Neural and Visceral Manipulation, Visceral Vascular Manipulation, Lymph Drainage Therapy and Brain with Upledger, Barral and Chikly Institute (please also see my Therapist Profile at ChiklyInstitute.com)


Completed training in OsteoDouce, Jacky Roux method, Osteopath from the French Alps.

www.gentleosteo.com

Diploma in Manual Osteopathic Practice (DOMP - NON-PHYSICIAN).


For 7 years I contracted at a holistic integrative dental practice, providing CranioSacral/Manual Osteopathic Therapies. I treat patients (newborns to young adults) pre/post and during frenectomies, children with orthodontic appliances (ALF etc), children with special needs, sensory integration issues etc.


Accredited Infant Massage Instructor, Childbirth Doula

REIKI Master Teacher, Volunteer Counselor on the Hotline for Victims of Domestic Violence ; Bachelor in Metaphysical Sciences

I have worked with: - Babies, Toddlers - Pre, post and during frenectomy Lip/Tongue Ties in babies, children, and adults - Vaccine and toxicity injuries/allergies -  Pregnant Women - Children with ADHD, TS (Tourette Syndrome) - Cerebral Palsy and other TBI's - Spinal Cord Injuries - Bulging Disks - Frozen Shoulder - Seizure - Dyslexia - Elder in Nursing Home/Hospice - Infertility - Whiplash Injuries - Depression - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Seizures - Cervical Dystonia - Post Hip Surgery - Injuries from Car Accident - Scoliosis - Autoimmune Disorders (MCS/CFS/EMF sensitivity) - Concussions - Neck and Headaches - Migraines - Brain and Head Injuries - Chronic Pain - Fibromyalgia - Cardiac Arrhythmia - Post Cancer Surgery - diseases and disorders of the Musculoskeletal System - and more...

Training completed:


OsteoDouce, energetic osteopathy

Upledger Institute:

CS1 CranioSacral Therapy 1; CS2 CranioSacral Therapy 2; SER1 SomatoEmotional Release 1; SER2 SomatoEmotional Release 2; ADV1 Advanced CranioSacral 1; ADV2 - Advanced CranioSacral 2; 

CSIR CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response; CSP1 CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics 1; CCPB1 - CranioSacral Therapy for Conception, Pregnancy and Birth 1; CCPB2 - CranioSacral Applications for Conception, Pregnancy and Birthing 2; CTTB1 - CranioSacral Therapy Touching the Brain 1: Stimulating Self-Correction Through the Glial Interface; CSWCD - CST and working with Chronic Depletion; TBS1 The Brain Speaks 1; TBS2 The Brain Speaks 2; ESSA1 - CranioSacral Therapy: EcoSomatics Small Animals 1; CST and Acupuncture principles 1 + 2

Barral Institute:

NM1 Neuromeningeal Manipulation, an Integrative Approach to Trauma;

NM2 Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Upper Body; 

NM3 Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Lower Body;

NM4 Brain and Cranial Nerve Manipulation

VM1 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1;

VM2 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2;

VM3 Visceral Manipulation: Pelvis and Uropelvic System;

VM4 Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax; 

VM5 - Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation;

VM6 - Viscera Emotional Relationships

VVML - VisceroVascular Manipulation, Lower Body 

VVMU - VisceroVascular Manipulation, Upper Body

Chikly Health Institute:

Brain 1 - Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Autonomic Nervous System; 

Brain 2 - Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & RAS - Fluid Dynamics and Fascia Release of the CNS;

Brain 3 - Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Peripheral Nervous System; 

Brain 4 - Brain Tissue, Cranial Nerve Nuclei & Ganglion


BR - Brain Therapy for Neonatal Reflexes & General Reflexes in Adults and Children; 

BR-ER - Brain Reflexes and Emotions

BEMC - Brain, Eyes, Meninges and CSF; 

BMTA - Brain, Bone Marrow, Toxicity & Allergy;

LDT1 Lymph Drainage Therapy 1

Articles & Books Written

Osteopathy as the Missing Link in Modern Day Dentistry (2020)

How I work:

Tanja Liebke — GentleOsteo

Tanja Liebke’s work is grounded in extensive training in Manual Osteopathy, CranioSacral Therapy, fascial and myofascial approaches, visceral, neural and vascular manipulation, lymphatic and brain work, OsteoDouce, and somatic bodywork.

At the heart of her practice is listening through touch. Her understanding of anatomy provides the foundation, while palpation, tissue response, movement, and somatic experience help guide each session. Rather than imposing a predetermined correction, she follows what the body is communicating moment by moment.

“I don't force the body to change. I listen with my hands until the body shows me where it is holding on—and then I help it let go.”

This philosophy reflects the essence of Tanja’s hands-on work. Her intention is to create the conditions in which the body can move toward greater ease, release, balance, and freedom of movement.

Alongside her manual and somatic training, Tanja has developed a highly sensitive clairsentient and mediumistic awareness. She experiences these intuitive abilities as another form of listening—subtle information that may arise through bodily sensation, imagery, or intuitive perception. These sensitivities are integrated into, rather than substituted for, her extensive anatomical knowledge and hands-on training.

Her approach brings together anatomy, skilled touch, somatic awareness, and intuitive perception in an individualized therapeutic experience.

The practitioner listens.

The body communicates.

The hands respond.

Anatomy provides the language.

GentleOsteo: Where Anatomy Meets Touch — and the Body Speaks.

Professional Associations / Memberships

International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)


AANWP - Board Certified Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (NON-PHYSICIAN)

National Association of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NACAMS #38986)

CACMT #42019


NAO - National Academy of Osteopathy (Toronto Canada)

Available for patients

Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more.

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