Choose a Craniosacral Therapist|Sharon Hartnett CST-D

by SharonHartnett | Jan 31, 2026 | Craniosacral Therapy, craniosacral, Energy Healing, mind body & spirit, somatic therapy, Spiritual Healing, Structural Integration, Traum Informed Therapy, trauma informed therapy

Are you ready to Heal?

Written by Sharon Hartnett, Healer, Certified Craniosacral Therapist, Trauma Informed etc……:)

Serving the Columbus, Ohio area and with long distance healing work.

Empowerment

Yesterday was a good day. I had three incredible connected people leave my office after amazing Craniosacral Therapy sessions that changed me, but even more importantly changed them.

It’s not that I am a fantastic healer. But- I will say that yesterday I was right in my groove for holding a sacred space for these women to drop into the deepest well inside to access transformational energy in their nervous systems. to make life feel “right” again in their bodies. Ther were ripe. I was ripe- and magic happend.

I don’t want this to sound foo foo, because it is not. My work is based in science and many years working with whole people through somatic therapy and energy work focused on embodiment. But I am so happy- that through all these last 30 years of working, I see real change- big change- change that matters with my clients. One month ago, I had a client say after one session that her life was completely changed. The work was powerful- and the world called her to shift. When a person is ready,-everything will come into alignment to bring forth the Core Star, the Light which is the true you: magnificent and holy and so very Light.

It’s the work! It’s not me. It’s the person who longs to change and trusts themselves to open up like a ripe melon and tastes the delicious sweetness and strength of the soul. I sit or stand on the side and I ask questions when helpfu., hold the body when needed, use techniques that nudge the system to turn on and optizmie. It’s the melding of two system moving into unity and expansion. Two forces informing, with one person (me) holding space for the other to grow into a bigger experience of Self and Other.

Yesterday, one client connected with a core wounding and released such deep trauma, reconnecting with her authentic Self. Another client had walked in misalignment for years and can now move light grace with each step. The last client suggested I charge more. I love the great feedback and to observe, because as I deepen, and receive- I have more to offer. So do you too. It is in our potential to gather and exponentially shift everything.

I say this all because right now-on earth – we need each other and we need to discover our own sense of empowerment again, It’s time for ordinary people to awaken to the full breath of their “Being”. You are more than you can even imagine.

Whether you come see.me, or another healer, craniosacral therapist or manual bodyworker- do it for you. Do it for this world. Many of us have been waiting to wake up this world and bring in more and more Light. It’s time now.

It doesn’t atter what religion you are, the color of your skin, the class society has classified you into- find a friend, find a therapist and make something wonderful in your relationships. Bring it back to you, and then spread it back out.

Now is the time. Sure- I had a great day yesterday. Mostly because I know I made a positive difference. That feels so darn rewarding. Don’t get misled into thinking you are small- never do that. Too much of that going on in the world Instead- move into your greatness my friends. We shall overcome!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

614 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

A Listening Therapy Session in Columbus, Ohio

by SharonHartnett | Jan 23, 2026 | Craniosacral Therapy

Click Here|The Value of Being Heard|Spiritual Energy Healing

The Value of Being Heard|Why it matters for your Wellbeing and Connection.

Feeling truly heard is one of the most valuable experiences we can have in our life. It communicates that what we think and how we feel matters. To have someone truly listen to us, and hold us in this space can be transformational ,which also validates who we are, and helps us to feel centered and confident. My experience is that while we are powerful on our own, we don’t live in isolation. We are in this life together and being heard is vital to our health and wellbeing.

One of the things that is important to me in the work I do then- depends on my abiity to listen and stay in “presence”. I believe that more than anything else what matters in this world for us, as human beings, is to re-connect in all those places where we feel divided. Staying in this fullness and holding space is the most important thing we can do for each other. Nothing feels better than re-uniting with the whole through life experience.

In my practice, active listening is key. This skill creates an atmosphere where we can have clear communication, mutual respect, and a place to feel safe enough to drop old protective patterns. This makes way for authentic expression, In a world that is very loud, having a moment to be acknowledged can feel so freeing and relaxing. When you come to Lighten Up Therapies, my intention is always to listen whether that means physically, emotionally, in a heart centerd way or spiritually.

I never “go” for a goal. The listening and connection creates a movement of the soul. The journey lives within just waiting to be expressed.

Techniques are really secondary.

Call Sharon Hartnett– if you would like to find out more about how I integrate my practice based on “listening” and “presence”.

Blessings…

Sharon

The World Of Energy Healing

by SharonHartnett | Jan 16, 2026 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, meditation, mind body & spirit, mindfulness

Channeling energy through presence is a powerful State of Being.

Written by Sharon Hartnett|Columbus, Ohio

Energy healing isn’t about fixing something that’s broken. It’s about remembering what’s already whole-you and me including all aspects of life.

In ordinary terms, we are talking about working with fields of energy. Creative waves upon and in which we jump into and experience in our own unique ways Life experience embraces attractions dancing together in the high and in the low, the close and the far, and all of duality. This allows us to enjoy a sense of individualism, but eventually a sense of separation as well. Inevitably, we will begin to understand isolation and suffering. It’s part of the human evolution. So too is the coming back into unity.

On a human level, wanting to be a “light worker” means being in service to helping to reduce stress, division and chaos, while transforming the darker aspects of consciousness into light. We move into the present “Now” and make mindful choices to help others. We see the disconnects, and we do our best to weave the threads back together, colorfully and vitally!

Energy Healing has been gaining popularity in the last 50 years or so. With an aim to restore balance and to deeply heal, people naturally want to find a personal way to move through life’s challenges and find themselves on the other side. So let’s talk about the path.

What Is Energy Healing?

Practices such as Reiki, Qigong, and the energy healing methods taught at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing focus on supporting vitality, awareness, and deeper connection—to yourself and to others.

These approaches work gently. They don’t force change. Instead, they help your energy system reorganize itself in a way that feels safe, grounded, and deeply supportive.

We tap into Source and reconnect through the power of the One.

When Something Feels Off

Most people arrive at energy healing during a turning point.

There’s often a moment when something inside quietly says, “This isn’t working anymore.”
It might show up as stress, emotional pain, physical discomfort, or a feeling that something essential is missing.

Naturally, we look outside ourselves for answers. We see doctors. We read books. We seek advice. Sometimes we turn to medications or distractions. And sometimes—despite our best efforts—nothing truly helps.

This is often the wake-up call.

Not because anything has gone wrong, but because something deeper is ready to be acknowledged. But we haven’t paid attention.

Listening to the Call

At different points in life, many of us sense that there is something wiser, more alive, and more joyful waiting for us—if we’re willing to listen.

Energy healing invites that listening.

It’s rarely dramatic. More often, it’s subtle.
A quiet shift.
A gentle breeze of awareness.
A softening that allows us to feel again.

Healing is transformational and often lifts the soul back into wholeness. We feel reconneccted and awakened to the Greater Good.

Do you want to heed the call? Are you ready to shift towards reality?

The Path Is Personal—But Not Isolated-It’s a Gentle Meldidng.

People begin this journey in many ways:
through reading, conversations, yoga, meditation, or working with a trusted energy healer. Some feel called to formal study or training, while others simply want support during a challenging time.

Although the practice itself is deeply personal, we don’t heal in isolation.

True healing involves reconnection—
with the body,
with emotions,
with beliefs and patterns,
with the heart,
and yes, even on a quantum level.

Energy healing supports this whole-person reconnection. It helps restore communication between parts of us that have learned to disconnect in order to survive.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D, Energy Healer, Somatic Therapist

614 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Co-Regulation Manual Therapy Columbus

by SharonHartnett | Jan 11, 2026 | Craniosacral Therapy

The Benefits of Co-Regulation with Craniosacral Therapy

When your nervous system has been under stress, it can be hard to calm down, even when you want to. This is where co-regulation becomes life changing.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) supports co-regulation by providing a steady, calm, and attuned presence that helps your nervous system settle and reset. Through gentle, hands-on contact, your body begins to sense safety and shift out of fight-or-flight.

We all have a deeper “Source” inside that shifts and centers when we sit with a peaceful listening observer-gently in physical touch. The melding and bringing together of a different system that is balanced and peaceful is powerful. The osteopathic approach taught at the Upledger Institute provides Certified Craniosacral Therapists with the techniques that work well.

Why Co-Regulation Matters

Many people with chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, or long-term stress live in a state of constant alert. Co-regulation helps your nervous system remember what balance feels like—often before you can do it on your own. When a client feels the movement from stress to calm, they remember that they have access to their inner resources. The real person is the “being”without all the stress.

Benefits of Co-Regulation in Craniosacral Therapy

Helps calm an overactive nervous system
Reduces chronic stress and tension
Supports healing from trauma and overwhelm
Improves sleep, digestion, and emotional regulation
Builds your body’s ability to self-regulate over time

Over repeated sessions, this gentle support strengthens your own capacity for self-regulation, so calm and stability become more accessible in daily life.

Craniosacral Therapy doesn’t force change—it listens to your body and allows healing to unfold naturally, at your pace.

Craniosacral Therapy and Co-Regulation Columbus Ohio

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

614 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Serving Worthington and the Columbus Area.

by SharonHartnett | Jan 3, 2026 | change, Craniosacral Therapy, healthy

Chronic Pain Relief in Columbus, Ohio

If you’re living with chronic pain and you’re in Columbus or Worthington, I want to say this first: pain isn’t the problem. It’s a signal.

Most people try to push through pain or ignore it. Some rely on medication to get by. Sometimes that helps short-term. But chronic pain usually doesn’t resolve that way. It gets stored in the body. Over time, things tighten, movement changes, and the pain becomes part of daily life.

What actually helps is learning how to listen to the body and meet the pain in a way that is right for you.

Why Somatic Work Helps Chronic Pain

I’ve worked with people in pain for nearly 30 years. What I’ve seen again and again is that chronic pain doesn’t just live in muscles or joints. It lives in the nervous system, the fascia, and the tissues themselves.

This is where somatic work—like craniosacral therapy, gentle bodywork, or Hakomi-informed approaches—can make a real difference. Instead of forcing change, we meet what’s there and allow the body to respond.

Medication can dull pain. Somatic work helps the body reorganize so the pain doesn’t need to stay.

Pain Is Different for Everyone

There isn’t one kind of chronic pain. Everyone carries it differently. Body structure, stress, emotional history, and past injuries all play a role.

That’s why I don’t follow a formula. In my practice in Columbus and Worthington, I meet each person where they are. The body tells the story. My job is to listen. Most of the work is listening and gentle touch, but sometimes I do go deeper at points if that is what the body calls for. For some people, I will refer out if they need a wonderful massage therapist. One I recommend locally is Mia Mogavero. If I feel someone needs more active motion, I’ll add to the healing team and highlight people like Kelsey at Shift Motion. She offers great pilates classes which can help get movement, balance and strength in alignment. I am always looking toward my client’s real needs first.

Listening Changes Everything

Especially in the beginning, it can be important to talk about the pain—how it started, what it feels like, what makes it worse or better. Pain wants to be acknowledged.

After that, I listen more with my hands than with words. I follow the tissues, the fluids, and the subtle movements in the body. Over time, the body begins to show us what it needs.

Some people like quiet sessions. Others need to talk. Both are fine. There’s no right way to heal.

Chronic Pain Is Often Old Pain

Most long-term pain isn’t just about what’s happening now. It’s layered. Old injuries. Old stress. Sometimes old trauma.

Earlier in my career, I worked more assertively through Structural Integration. Change often happened quickly. Now I work mostly with craniosacral therapy. It’s gentler. Slower. Built on trust. For many people, it leads to deeper and more lasting relief.

When Trauma Is Part of the Picture

Some people don’t feel much in their bodies at all, especially if they learned early on to disconnect to survive. In those cases, we go slowly. Sometimes touch isn’t the starting point. Sometimes it’s simply sitting, listening, and establishing safety.

Healing doesn’t need to be forced.

Restoring Movement and Ease

The body is meant to move. Every tissue has its own rhythm. Chronic pain often shows us where that movement has been restricted—commonly in the neck, the cranial base, or the fascia.

When those areas are supported with care, things can soften. Movement returns. Pain often settles on its own.

The Way Through Chronic Pain

Pain isn’t something to fight. It’s information. It’s asking for attention and support.

If you’re looking for chronic pain relief in Columbus or Worthington, Ohio, my approach is gentle, respectful, and led by your body. You’re always in charge. We move at your pace.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

614 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

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