EM-CST: Earth Medicine Craniosacral Therapy Sessions
How does EM-CST work?
Very few structures have as much influence over the body’s ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system – the membranes and fluid that surround, protect, and nourish the brain and spinal cord. This system informs the rest of the body through our fascia membranes, nerves, and fluids of the blood and interstitial matrix fluid (the 'in between the cells' fluid which feeds each cell).
Everyday your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for or integrate. Sometimes these conditions can cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in constrictions. This can create a bit of a hurdle for the healthy functioning of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with.
Fortunately such constrictions can be loosened or unwound using simple, gentle methods of touch. With a light touch equivalent to the weight of a nickle, we can evaluate the craniosacral system and gently assess at various locations on the body the ease of motion and rhythm within the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Through balancing and normalizing of the environment around the brain and spinal cord, changes in the rate and rhythm can then inform the fascia, nerves, and fluid matrix which feeds all the cells of the whole body. This in turn enhances the body’s ability to self-correct and heal.
Sessions are very relaxing as you lay on a comfortable, extra padded massage table, heated if you like, while fully clothed in what's comfortable for you. Pressure points are worked to bring your system to zero balancing. In the simplest of words it's very much like a gentle re-boot of the craniosacral system and rhythm after a period of deep relaxation. It knows exactly what to do to support your self-healing potential into flow.
Everyday your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for or integrate. Sometimes these conditions can cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in constrictions. This can create a bit of a hurdle for the healthy functioning of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with.
Fortunately such constrictions can be loosened or unwound using simple, gentle methods of touch. With a light touch equivalent to the weight of a nickle, we can evaluate the craniosacral system and gently assess at various locations on the body the ease of motion and rhythm within the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Through balancing and normalizing of the environment around the brain and spinal cord, changes in the rate and rhythm can then inform the fascia, nerves, and fluid matrix which feeds all the cells of the whole body. This in turn enhances the body’s ability to self-correct and heal.
Sessions are very relaxing as you lay on a comfortable, extra padded massage table, heated if you like, while fully clothed in what's comfortable for you. Pressure points are worked to bring your system to zero balancing. In the simplest of words it's very much like a gentle re-boot of the craniosacral system and rhythm after a period of deep relaxation. It knows exactly what to do to support your self-healing potential into flow.
What is EM-CST?
Earth Medicine Craniosacral Therapy (EM-CST) is a modified form Craniosacral Therapy (CST) developed to integrate working with Nature through the craniosacral balancing process for uncovering the root causes of conditions and circumstances one is willing to humbly explore. While we enlist humility and honest vulnerability in a safe and therapeutic environment, sometimes the body and psyche have ways of covering up what we have not wanted to look at. This gentle approach softens our habitual responses so we can have an honest look at that which we want to change. There are no contra-indications for this form of bodywork.
Sessions Are Very Individual And May Include:
You May Be Asked to Continue to Support Yourself Beyond Session With Some of the Following:
*And yes, you'll be taught how if you're new to any of these practices.
Once scheduled, you will be asked to complete three things prior to our session:
What to Expect and How to Prepare Further:
Sessions Are Very Individual And May Include:
- Gentle, quiet non-processing time that supports your body's realignment to healing.
- Guided Visualization & Journey
- Past & Earlier Life Work
- Ancestral Work
- Plant, Animal, and Stone Ally Healing Work
- Plant or Egg Limpia
- Soul Retrieval & Soul Contracts
- Balancing Solar Feminine & Lunar Masculine Aspects
- Elemental Work & Balancing
- Softening & Releasing Intrusive Energy or Blockages
You May Be Asked to Continue to Support Yourself Beyond Session With Some of the Following:
- Sacred Bathing and Water Therapy Treatments
- Pilgrimages into Nature - Sit Spots
- Plant or Egg Limpias, Feather Doctoring
- Taking Flower Essences and Herbs for continued Plant Ally Work
- Journal, Journey, Dream Work
- Meditation, Prayer, and Altar Work
- Referral to other therapies if needed.
*And yes, you'll be taught how if you're new to any of these practices.
Once scheduled, you will be asked to complete three things prior to our session:
- Focus in on a 'circumstance' or condition you are seeking healing around and distill some of your understanding up to this point.
- Give me a snap shot of your primary family relations when you were growing up AND now.
- You can write these in 3 pages or less and email to me or simply give some thoughtful inquiry to how you will answer these questions as we begin our session.
What to Expect and How to Prepare Further:
- Sessions are 75 minutes. Your payment prompts me to coordinate our calendars and schedule our time. Consider a time when you are able to return home and rest more, preferably for the day following, as these treatments are deeply self-correcting and informative when we give ourselves this time of 24-36 hours post session.
- Come dressed comfortably and well hydrated. You'll be asked to drink extra water the day following in support of your kidneys and natural elimination processes. Think of it as flushing and exchanging your inner waters, which includes your interstitial cellular matrix.
- Eat light a few hours prior and consider doing the same for the following day.
- You'll be asked to rest more or head to sleep earlier. You'll naturally want to as you follow your body's lead.
- This form of healing is part of maintaining our health as a way of life. Consistent tending is the way of healing. Occasionally sessions require follow-up in the form of additional plant spirit work or more sessions that know you need as you set your pace in the process. This is discussed in our session.
- At times one plant, animal and stone emerges as a council of allies to your healing process. The plant medicine is available in the apothecary and dosing is small at 3 drops of tincture twice per day, or by 1/4 cup of tea if you prefer no alcohol based tinctures. This is discussed further during session.
EM-CST: Earth Medicine Craniosacral Therapy Sessions
Session are in-person and require that I wear a mask and we both hand wash before and after our sessions together.
A paper mask will be provided if you need or desire one. Please remain home if you're acutely symptomatic with any cold/flu as this will not be the best time to go deeper.
Sessions are scheduled with me contacting you by email or phone call after purchase.
I look forward to working with you. Thank you, Jen
A paper mask will be provided if you need or desire one. Please remain home if you're acutely symptomatic with any cold/flu as this will not be the best time to go deeper.
Sessions are scheduled with me contacting you by email or phone call after purchase.
I look forward to working with you. Thank you, Jen
