Why Choose Lighten Up Therapies for Craniosacral Therapy in Columbus, Ohio with Sharon Hartnett?

As a craniosacral therapist, my mission is to gently guide you into a profound sense of connection, inner peace, health, and energy balance.

That’s why, when you come to see me with chronic pain or stress, the most important thing I do is listen. People often begin by asking, “What’s causing my pain, and why is it still here?” The next question is usually, “When will I get better?”

Only a licensed physician can diagnose. However, what I do know is that your body is where you can find the answers. What I bring to the table is the skill set and experience to help you to explore your body to help illuminate patterns you might not have noticed. before. Awareness is a powerful change agent. Your body knows how to direct and how and when you heal. Hand in hand, the craniosacral techniques support what tissues and fluids want to shift toward health.

Many folks have told me, “this is the first time I’ve felt truly relaxed, connected and at ease in a long time.” My intention is to help you feel more deeply rooted in your body with awareness, respecting your inner wisdom, with anchored compassionate support.  The Upledger approach helps to balance, restore, and reset the nervous system and whole body.

I use advanced Craniosacral Therapy (CST) techniques to support nervous system healing and recovery from various types of trauma. I also meld and work with the fascia and the meninges. This gentle, somatic approach helps release stored tension from the body, ease fight-or-flight patterns, and restore a sense of safety and regulation. It’s more than touch—it’s a way to reconnect with your body, calm your system, and rediscover the light and wholeness within you.

In case you are wondering about my background and credentials, you can verify my craniosacral therapy certification and advanced training through the Upledger Institute Practitioner Directory and read 5-star Google reviews from satisfied clients. I offer craniosacral therapy in Worthington, Ohio, and at my peaceful retreat space on a horse farm in Johnstown—just 30 minutes from Columbus. Seasonal services like Equine Self-Discovery sessions and therapeutic pool work are also available upon request I offer trauma-informed, Upledger-certified craniosacral therapy—gentle yet powerful.

A Whole-Person Approach to Healing

🌿 Craniosacral Therapy meets Somatic Wisdom
With over 30 years of experience, I integrate hands-on therapies like CST, Visceral Manipulation, and Energy Healing to help your nervous system settle and restore.
This work listens deeply to what your body is saying—whether through tension, emotion, or subtle rhythms—and supports long-term integration and resilience.

✅ Certified at the Diplomate level through the Upledger Institute
✅ Trauma-informed (Hakomi, SPI)
✅ Sessions are gentle, personalized, and rooted in presence

✦ Modalities I Draw From

🔹 Craniosacral Therapy
🔹 Visceral Manipulation
🔹 Structural Integration
🔹 Energy Healing
🔹 Body-Centered Somatic Therapy
🔹 Trauma Support & Yoga Training

💫 Each Session Is Personalized
Every session is designed to meet you where you are—supporting change, integration, and reconnection with your whole self.

Many clients describe this work as a turning point:
“I feel more relaxed, more empowered, and more connected to who I really am”

Commonly Asked Questions

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