Quiet hands.
Deep rest.Sports massage.
Cranial sacral massage is a very light, hands-on session focused on the head, spine and sacrum. It is slow, quiet and deeply restful, and a short kinesiology check-in tells us where to begin.
- 5 gSTARTING TOUCH
- 45-75MIN SESSIONS
- 1:1QUIET ROOM
Our starting touch is about the weight of a nickel.
The gentlest hour
we offer.
If massage has ever felt like too much, this is the opposite. The work is in the listening, not the pressing.
Extremely light touch
We begin with pressure of roughly five grams, about the weight of a nickel. It is far lighter than a typical massage, and it is most of what the session needs.
Head, spine and sacrum
Hands rest in places like the base of the skull, the ribcage and the sacrum, and stay in each hold while your body settles.
Quiet by design
There is very little movement and very little talking. Many people drift into a deep, drowsy calm, and falling asleep is welcome.
What it is
- A gentle, relaxation-focused hands-on session
- Done fully clothed, on a table, in a quiet room
- Paced to you, with room to speak up at any time
- Offered as a wellness service
What it is not
- A medical treatment or a diagnosis
- A replacement for medical care
- A proven treatment for any condition
- A guarantee of any particular result
Check in. Settle.
Listen. Close.
Healing starts by identifying the true source, not just treating symptoms. Here is how a quiet hour unfolds.
Check in
A short chat about how you feel, what you would like from the hour and anything we should know about your health. A quick kinesiology look at posture and movement shows where you hold the most tension.
Settle
You lie comfortably on the table, fully clothed, with support under your knees or head if you like. We rest our hands on your body and wait.
Listen
Light holds at places like the base of the skull, the sacrum and the diaphragm, each for a few minutes. There is no pushing or forcing, and you can speak up at any time.
Close
We bring you back gently, with water, a moment to sit up slowly and a few simple after-care tips.
Five quiet holds.
Tap a point to see where we place our hands and what people often notice. A simplified illustration.
Cradling the head
Hands rest lightly on the sides of the head or on the forehead. It is quiet and still, and often the part people find most calming.
Under the skull
Fingertips rest under the base of the skull, where the head meets the neck. Many people carry tension here from screens, driving and stress, so this hold gives it room to ease.
Resting at the ribs
A hand rests on the upper belly or just under the ribs, near the diaphragm, while we stay with your breathing. We never press, and we follow your pace.
Under the sacrum
One hand rests under the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine, while the other stays at the head or neck. This hold links the upper and lower body.
Holding the feet
Hands hold the feet or ankles to ground the session and finish gently. It is often where people start to feel the whole body settle.
Subtle, and
different for everyone.
People describe the experience in many ways. Here are some of the most common.
Warmth or heaviness
Some people feel warm, heavy or sink into the table, as if the body is being supported.
Slower breathing
Breathing often becomes slower and deeper on its own, without anyone asking it to.
Drowsiness or sleep
Dozing off is common, and welcome. We will wake you gently at the end.
A quiet mind
With very little input, the mind often slows down. Some people describe it as a pause.
Emotional softening
Some people feel tearful or lighter. Both are normal, and you never need to explain.
Very little at all
Some people notice almost nothing, and that is okay too. Everyone responds differently.
Experiences vary from person to person and from session to session, and none of them are guaranteed.
When less pressure
is exactly the point.
Pressure-sensitive
You find regular massage too intense, or tense up when someone presses.
Feeling wound up
You carry a lot, and what you need most is quiet and someone else holding the space.
Screen-heavy days
Your head, neck and shoulders feel tight after long hours at a desk or phone.
Trouble winding down
You would like a calm hour that helps you slow down before rest.
Between harder sessions
You train or have bodywork often, and want a gentle option in between.
Curious about gentle work
You like the idea of a quiet, no-pressure approach and want to try it.
Know the difference.
Cranial sacral
- TouchExtremely light, about the weight of a nickel
- FeelsStill, quiet and subtle
- Choose it ifYou find massage too intense, or want deep rest
- PaceSlow, mostly holding
Swedish massage
- TouchLight to medium, flowing strokes
- FeelsSoothing and rhythmic
- Choose it ifYou like classic relaxation massage
- PaceFlowing and steady
Deep tissue massage
- TouchMedium to firm
- FeelsSlower and more intense
- Choose it ifYou have persistent knots or tightness
- PaceSlow and focused
Choose your session.
New to this kind of work? Start with the 60-minute session and we will take it from there.
Gentle Reset
A shorter, calm session of light holds. A good way to try it, or to fit in a quiet break.
- Short check-in
- Light holds on head, spine and sacrum
- Quiet time to settle
Craniosacral Session
The full sequence of gentle holds, with time to rest and come back slowly.
- Check-in and quick movement look
- Full sequence of gentle holds
- Time to rest and return slowly
- After-care tips
Kinesiology + Craniosacral
Our full approach: a movement assessment followed by a customised craniosacral session.
- 15-20 min movement assessment
- Customised gentle holds
- Plain-language findings
- A plan for next steps
Add a little more calm.
Extend the rest with a recovery add-on. Ask us when you book.
Red Light Therapy
Light-based sessions to support relaxation and recovery.
BEMER PEMF
Pulsed electromagnetic field sessions to support circulation.
Bio-Meridian Activation
FOHOW meridian-based activation to support balance.
After your session.
A few simple habits help you carry the calm into your evening.
Rise slowly
Sit up gently and take a moment before standing. Some people feel light, sleepy or a little floaty afterwards.
Drink water and stay calm
Drink water as usual and, if you can, keep the next hour gentle. Skip the rush.
Expect different reactions
Some people feel deeply rested, some feel emotional, some feel little. All of it is normal.
Hold off on big decisions
If you feel soft or sleepy, give yourself an easy evening and a good night of rest.
Tell us how you feel
If you feel unwell, dizzy or worried afterwards, get in touch with us, or with your doctor.
Good to tell us
before you book.
Please tell us if you have:
This session may need adapting, or we may need your doctor to approve it first.
- A recent head, neck or spinal injury, or a concussion
- A history of bleeding in the brain, or an aneurysm
- A Chiari malformation, or raised pressure in the head
- Recent brain or spinal surgery, or a shunt
- Seizures or epilepsy
- Past trauma or strong anxiety, so we can set a pace that feels safe
- Pregnancy, so we can adapt your position
See a doctor first if you have:
These can need medical attention before, or instead of, a relaxation session.
- A sudden, severe headache
- Changes in vision, speech or balance
- Confusion, or new weakness or numbness
- Loss of consciousness or vomiting after a head injury
- A fever together with a stiff neck
General information, not medical advice. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle wellness service. Research on it is limited, and we do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Meridian-based activation draws on traditional concepts. Our services are not a substitute for medical care.
Good to know.
What is craniosacral therapy?
It is a very gentle, hands-on technique in which a therapist rests their hands lightly on the head, spine, sacrum and other areas, usually with the client fully clothed. We offer it as a wellness service for deep relaxation.
What does it feel like?
Most people describe it as quiet and subtle: a sense of warmth, heaviness or calm, and sometimes drowsiness. Some feel very little, and that is okay too. Responses vary and nothing is guaranteed.
Is there scientific evidence for it?
Research is limited and the findings are mixed, and the idea of a measurable craniosacral rhythm is debated. We do not claim that it treats any medical condition. We offer it as a gentle, restful session that many people enjoy.
Will I be undressed?
No. You stay fully clothed, so wear something comfortable. You lie on the table, with support under your knees or head if you like.
Can I fall asleep?
Yes. Many people doze off, and that is welcome. We will wake you gently at the end.
How is it different from massage?
Massage moves and presses the muscles. Craniosacral work is mostly stillness: light, sustained holds with very little movement. If you would like something firmer, see our Swedish or Deep Tissue sessions.
Who should check with a doctor first?
If you have had a recent head, neck or spinal injury, a history of bleeding in the brain or an aneurysm, a Chiari malformation or raised pressure in the head, or seizures, please talk to your doctor and tell us before booking. We may adapt the session or suggest something else.
Is this medical treatment?
No. Our services are wellness services and are not a substitute for medical care. If you have an injury or a medical condition, please consult your doctor first.
Ready to
exhale?
Book your session and give yourself one quiet, unhurried hour.
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