My Craniosacral adventure

ready for class at the Hive

I have been fascinated by Craniosacral therapy for decades. I first received this work when I was pregnant with my eldest, way back in the 20th Century. Since then, I went to massage school, had another kid, moved across the country, and honed my bodywork for over 20 years. I took my first Craniosacral training in 2009 and have taken many more courses throughout the years. In 2016 I completed the third level of training at Bastyr University which was wonderful. I had a hard time getting back up to Bastyr for supervision and community though, and without that support, my practice remained anchored in massage and I had only occasional craniosacral clients.

All that changed in 2023 when I learned that there is a school right here in Olympia where I could learn in community from wonderful teachers. Elevation Hive is located on the shores of the Salish Sea, just a few miles north of where I live. I spend a lot of time out on Mud Bay, listening the wind, riding the tides, and getting in touch with my own inner wisdom. It was a lovely surprise to learn that I had this wonderful learning opportunity practically in my own backyard. It was as if the tides themselves were whispering that I needed to immerse myself in the work.

Since then, I have become a regular at the school, working towards my certificate in Craniosacral work and dabbling a bit in Polarity as well. Monthly Integration Labs and frequent classes have helped me hone my touch and really settle into this work. It helps so much to learn in community, and for that I am grateful to my teacher, Amanda Lux, who has built such a beautiful place to learn and who is fostering such a lovely community of healing practitioners. All of these classes provide lots of opportunity to practice and also to be on the table, which is an essential part of developing the presence needed for this level of work. These days, more and more people are finding me for this work. Craniosacral work helps us to slow down and listen to the deep rhythms of the body. Our fast paced world gives little time for this way of being. Taking time for real presence and attention is deeply restorative, which can help unwind old patterns of holding and recalibrate the nervous system. We can then meet our lives with more resources, more vitality, more balance, and more joy. I know that I'm feeling more grounded, more regulated, and more resourced than ever before. I'm eager to share it. I hope you will join me for some table time soon!