Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that helps the body relax, release patterns of tension, and support its natural healing processes. It focuses on the craniosacral system, which includes the bones of the skull, spine, and pelvis, along with the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the central nervous system.

The craniosacral system is interconnected with the rest of the body. Restrictions or imbalances associated with stress, injury, inflammation, or trauma can influence how we feel, both physically and emotionally. Likewise, tension in other areas of the body can affect the craniosacral system.

During a CST session, your practitioner uses a very light touch to identify and gently address areas of tension or restriction. Treatment may involve the head, spine, ribs, pelvis, or other areas of the body to encourage greater ease and freedom of movement.

CST is a whole-person approach. Beyond addressing specific symptoms, it supports relaxation, nervous system regulation, and the body's overall capacity for balance, adaptation, and healing.

Tensegrity Medicine is a gentle, hands-on approach that addresses patterns of tension and restriction in the fascia, the connective tissue network that surrounds, supports, and connects structures throughout the body, including muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs.

The term tensegrity, a combination of the words tension and integrity, describes a structural principle found throughout nature. Tensegrity Medicine views the body through this lens, recognizing the relationship between bones and the continuous network of fascia that supports and connects them. Together, these structures create a system that balances stability with flexibility. Restrictions or imbalances within this interconnected network can limit movement, reduce adaptability, and contribute to pain or dysfunction.

Through fascial assessment and treatment combined with bodymind awareness techniques, Tensegrity Medicine identifies and addresses these patterns of tension and restriction. Rather than focusing solely on the area of discomfort, it considers the body as a whole, helping restore greater ease, balance, freedom of movement, and overall function.

Craniosacral Therapy and Tensegrity Medicine are gentle, whole-body approaches that address a wide range of concerns, including migraines and headaches, spine and joint pain, jaw tension and TMJ dysfunction, stress and anxiety, post-surgical discomfort, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, scoliosis, concussions and brain injuries, and more.

Beyond relieving pain and discomfort, these therapies support greater freedom of movement, improved muscle balance, flexibility, posture, and overall bodymind well-being.

Each session begins with a conversation about your primary concerns and relevant health history. Your therapist will then use gentle, hands-on assessment techniques to identify areas of tension, restriction, or imbalance throughout your body.

You'll remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a treatment table while your therapist uses gentle, targeted fascial release techniques to address these patterns and support your body's natural healing processes. When appropriate, self-leadership coaching may be incorporated to deepen your bodymind connection, along with simple integrative movements to help your body incorporate and adapt to the changes.

Sessions with Sara typically last about 90 minutes, and sessions with Anna last 75 minutes.

Every body is different, and the number of sessions needed depends on your individual concerns and how your body responds to treatment. In our experience, most clients benefit from 8 to 12 sessions, after which many choose to space out appointments for ongoing support as needed.

We always encourage you to start with one session to experience the work for yourself. However, it's important to understand that longstanding patterns of tension and imbalance often develop over time, and meaningful, lasting change usually takes more than one session.

Our ultimate goal is to help you feel better, move with greater ease, and reach a point where you no longer need us!

Craniosacral Therapy and Tensegrity Medicine help reduce pain, release patterns of tension, improve mobility and function, and support a deeper connection between body and mind. Many clients experience greater ease of movement, improved posture and flexibility, deep relaxation, and an overall sense of balance and well-being.

Beyond addressing specific symptoms, these therapies support nervous system regulation and enhance the body's adaptability and resilience, encouraging lasting changes in how you move, feel, and function. Outcomes are individual, and each session builds on your body's unique needs and responses, with the goal of supporting healing, overall health, and a better quality of life.

Sometimes! Sara and Anna occasionally work with children over the age of 2, primarily those whose parents are already established clients. This is generally limited to children with relatively straightforward concerns, such as headaches, migraines, joint pain, anxiety, or other less complex conditions.

For children with more complex medical or neurological conditions, we recommend seeking a Craniosacral Therapist with specialized pediatric training. You can search for practitioners through the "Find a Therapist" directory on the Upledger Institute Website.

If we are able to accommodate your child, a parent or responsible adult must remain in the treatment room throughout the session. Please also note that our standard cancellation policy applies to children's appointments, including cancellations due to unexpected illness or scheduling challenges.

Before scheduling an appointment for your child, please email [email protected] to discuss your child's individual needs and determine whether Craniosacral Therapy and Wellness is the right fit.

Sessions with Sara are approximately 90 minutes and cost $179 per session. A multisession package of four sessions is available at a reduced rate of $169 per session.

Sessions with Anna are 75 minutes and cost $159 per session.

Craniosacral Therapy and Wellness is a health and wellness practice specializing in fascial assessment and treatment. Because our services are not covered by health insurance, we do not bill insurance, and payment is due at the time of service.

Craniosacral Therapy and Wellness is located at 782 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite H3, in Mount Pleasant, SC, inside The Center of Well-Being. Click to see our location here.

Absolutely! Our schedule tends to fill up quickly, but openings do become available. If you don't see a time that works for you, feel free to join our waitlist. You'll receive automatic text notifications when an appointment becomes available.

Interested in scheduling regular sessions in advance? We'd be happy to help! Just reach out to Sara at [email protected] and together we can arrange a schedule that works for you.

Are you a fellow therapist curious about this work? Maybe you're wondering:

"How did you get from where you were to where you are now?"

"I'd love to incorporate Craniosacral Therapy or Tensegrity Medicine into my own practice."

"I'm looking for a different way of approaching treatment. Where do I begin?"

"I'm starting my own practice and would love some guidance."

If any of these resonate with you, Sara would love to connect! Feel free to email her at [email protected] to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It's an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore how she might support you. For those interested in a deeper conversation, individual consulting sessions are also available at $120/hour.

Sara is also developing a class to share her integrated approach with other therapists, bringing together the principles, techniques, and experiences that have shaped her work. She's excited to share more as it develops! If you're interested in receiving updates about the class and its eventual release, please email Sara to be added to the interest list.