Welcome

 With very gentle touch, I tune in to the subtle rhythms at the core of the body.

During your child's session I will be paying attention to these subtle movements of the body with which health is maintained and expressed: The tidal movement of the cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal cord and round the brain, the tiny movements of the bones in relation to each other and the tensions within the membranes of the body. Where these systems have become stuck or disorganized, Craniosacral Therapy can help the body to reorganize and regain full function.

This attention does not attempt to make changes. It is the informed listening to the body’s story that enables the inherent health of the system to reassert itself.

As well as resolving symptoms, the return to healthy functioning at the core of the body makes it possible for us to experience the world as a more comfortable place to be.

"I have had the immense blessing to have met Krissy in a very critical time in my son's life.  I have a son who has a severe neurological and cognitively impaired condition that leads to aggressive behaviors.  When my son saw Krissy for his first session with her, my son was violent, yet Krissy kept her calm demeanor and persevered through my son's behaviors as she did her "magic" on him.  Krissy was able to calm my son down and work with his little body with her gentle touch to calm his nervous system and "smooth" out his cranial rhythm.  Krissy took care of my son as a true professional and caring therapist.  I never felt she judged my son or me but rather put her whole heart into helping my son.

Krissy seems to have great intuition when she gets her hands on a body and knows right where the body needs help. I am indebted to her for her professionalism, talent and love she puts into her work.  She loves her work and it shows.  I would highly, highly recommend her to any and everyone with no hesitation." 

Thank you, Krissy, again for all you did for Lou!

With my gratitude,

Jane Giannattasio

How long will the session last?

For little people, the sessions will usually last for just less than an hour. Sometimes, however, children each respond differently to the work and may need to take frequent breaks, I have learned over the years that honoring their lead results in better therapeutic outcomes.  

How many sessions will my child need?

This depends very much on the reason you are coming to the practice. Long standing conditions sometimes take a while to respond, but  please understand that working with children takes time. Generally for resolution around conditions like breastfeeding challenges and structural issues, it can take between 3-6 treatments to resolve.  Sometimes it happens quickly, but most of the time it's progression that we are helping them integrate to allow for more organization in the system.

We will start with an initial session and plan to meet at least once per week, but we can adjust to what suits you and your life style (and budget) and we create a program to suit your needs.

What happens in a session?

During the Craniosacral Therapy session your child will stay fully clothed on a comfortable treatment table, mat or they may  prefer to sit.

I will make a light contact with my hands on the body, usually  under the head (the cranium in “Craniosacral Therapy”) or at the base of your spine (the sacrum).

It is with my utmost respect to honor the child by paying close attention to their body language and even non-verbal cues to ensure that I build a "safe" experience with them.  Some children may cry during treatments as their bodies release physical or emotional pain, this is normal and at times expected and I always, always follow the child's lead.

Is it just about heads?

Craniosacral Therapy is a therapy for the whole body, for the emotions, the soft-tissue, the organs, nervous system and even cells.  The connective-tissue in the body is one continuous web that doesn't stop or start anywhere and acts as a constant communication highway.

How do I know if Craniosacral Therapy is right for me?

Craniosacral Therapy is appropriate for people of all ages from ages 0- 99 !

It is not a substitute for other medical treatment and I do not diagnose. I am concerned with helping the body to find the health and balance, which, believe it or not, is present even in apparently dire circumstances. This doesn’t mean that issues will necessarily become instantly “fixed” but that we can find the heart of peace in the circumstances of the moment.

How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?

This is a hard question to answer. I am very happy to talk to you about what you want the sessions to achieve for you or your child and to give you a chance to learn a bit about who I am and how I work before you commit yourself.

It seems to me that the therapeutic relationship is one of trust and confidence so feel free to contact me via phone or email with any questions.

"I started bringing my son to see Krissy in 2013, then my son was diagnosed with a severe personality disorder and the doctor's only solution was to put him on medications to control his  mood swings.  With him only 8 years old at the time, that approach just didn't feel right to me as a parent.  With each treatment I noticed changes in my son's behavior and after a few month's of regular treatments their has been significant changes in his sleep, academic performance and mood and we still see her for monthly "tune-up's" 3 years later.  We absolutely LOVE her!

~Tracy R.