CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & VISCERAL MANIPULATION
Dr. Heather is trained in craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and visceral manipulation.
These are very light-touch techniques and can be extremely helpful for the body.
Cranial Sacral Therapy: I began my craniosacral education with the Upledger Insitute in 2008 after receiving profound healing as a child and then again during Chiropractic college. Since 2008, I have had many other teachers, including the wonderful Carol Gray in Portland and Dr. Lisa Upledger in Florida. I love cranial work in that it is a patient-led process and I simply use a gentle touch to follow the patient’s tissues and help facilitate release Because of this, it is a very safe technique, even for babies hours old and people very sick.
Myofascial release: Myofascial release uses the fascia (connective tissue) as a guide to release muscles, joints, organ tension, etc.
Visceral Manipulation: VM focuses on freeing the organs and digestive tract to function optimally through specific hands-on work on the abdomen.
Best explanation on Cranial work I have found….
“After suffering a concussion one year ago, I was diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome. The healing process felt very slow and I felt helpless as the doctors treat PCS with rest and I have two small children! After many months of slow healing a friend recommended Cranial Therapy. I was desperate to get help for my anxiety, tiredness, stress and abnormal emotions caused from the concussion. Cranial therapy with Heather was a very positive experience and opened the doors to helping heal my entire body. Thanks to the therapy, supplements and Heather’s support and encouragement I feel great again!”
— Julianne McDaniel