How Craniosacral Therapy Helps Your Nervous System heal from Chronic Stress

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 22, 2025 | Craniosacral Therapy, healing, healthy, Healthy Body, mind body & spirit, mindfulness, upledger institute

How Craniosacral Therapy helps the Nervous System

Your body has an innate intelligence which knows how to heal. But when stress is constant, your ability to function optimally decreases. Craniosacral Therapy can help the body get out of the fight-or-flight response that can occur after a stress overfload. By encouraging the parasympathetic system to shift louder so to speak, the body can create a space for self-repair.

My clients often report:

A noticeable release of jaw or neck and head tension
A sense of inner stillness and calm as the nervous system calms down.
Improved sleep and digestion
Fewer stress-related flare-ups
Deep relaxation throughout the whole mind and body.

Why Chronic Stress Needs a gentle approach

Stress is not taking space only in your head, but it affects the whole body as well. The tissues, the organs and all those miraculous things that keep you alive and well do better when they come into balance. Craniosacral Therapy is considerate, welcoming and the techniques are very supportive to good health. The nervous system has the chance to optimize and create harmony in the whole body.

Find Relief in Columbus, Ohio

At Lighten Up Therapies in Columbus, craniosacral therapy is offered with skill and care. Whether you’re living with long-term anxiety or just feel like your body needs a reset, CST can help restore your nervous system to feel a deeper sense of safety and ease.

Ready to reconnect with calm?

Contact Sharon Hartnett CST-D at 614 653-8111.

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

To find a Craniosacral Therapist anywhere in the world, check out the Upledger Institute.

Nothing Exists Alone: Embracing Connection as a Path to Wholeness

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 19, 2025 | change, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, healing, healthy, Healthy Body, mindfulness

Through mindfulness and the recognition that everything exists with connection, we begin to heal. Not just ourselves. But also our relationships in the world around us.

When we become mindful of how everything lives in connection, the universe shifts into a deeper mutual place of compassion. Truly discovering that we are not isolated objects is a powerful realization. That’s something we could all use just about now.

It’s not so simple that we are just individuals moving through separate experiences. From the breath we take to the words we speak, our lives are constantly woven into a larger web of interdependence. From the quantum level to how the butterfly effects of one choice changes everything.

I bring this up because as a Craniosacral Therapist, working in Columbus, Ohio, I find that awakening to the bigger picture brings about deep healing, growth and evolution.

Because we are so ingrained to believe in separatness and individuality, we forget that there is more richness in inter-dependence and mutual help and support. Yes, we have a sense of independence, but we are also here in mutuality and connection.

When I work with clients, often I feel that there seems to be a “part” that is dysfunctional. yet as my hands listen, and notice- the other fluids, tissues and systems come into play in the healing process. Nothing can heal in separation or parts. What seems like a problem is actually an expression of something waiting to change and move toward connection, Mostly, I manually wait for the deeper inner intelligence of the body to reconnect and remember the innate wholensss that lives in everything. Other times, the client may speak about past experiences of trauma that are ripe enough to heal. I trust whatever happens to bring the “pieces” back together into the present.

There is always more to us than we ever imagined. To self-realize and discover the value of reaching beyond is a compassionate and wise way to live and grow. Not only for our own personal journeys, but also knowing that each choice we make ripples across the Universe. We all matter. Everything we do counts. Being mindful changes everything.

To learn more about Mindfulness and Connection, check out: www.hakomi.com

To find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, check out: www.upledger.com

Sharon Hartnett CST-d

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Relearning how to Feel Warm and Cozy in Your Body

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 8, 2025 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy

Columbus Craniosacral Therapy: Finding Comfort

Each of Us Can find Comfort in ourselves through listening to the internal stirring of Life inside.

With an open mind and a direct connection to our bodies, we can focus on comfort and pleasure. However, sometimes the complexity of our composition and life experiences can close gateways to discovering our authentic Self.

Working with a Craniosacral Therapist can help to re-build trust and develop better Dialogue with SomanoEmtional Release techniques. We do this by connecting and melding with the Craniosacral System, and inviting the present moment to upwell and bring awareness to the body gently and with compassion. There is no pushing or going for solutions, but rather an invitation to exploration of Self through the Nervous System and how it relates to our very unqiue and human experience.

One Way to look a this:

You might be surprised how much your breath can help you heal.
Gentle touch can invite subtle movement inside your body.
Quiet conversation can bring new clarity.
In craniosacral therapy, we weave these three gifts together.
We follow your breath.
We listen to your inner motion.
We honor what you want to say.
This gentle focus can ease tension and invite deep calm.
If you’re open to exploring, let’s set up a time to try it together.

Finding the meaning in your life purpose and inner landscape is up to you. It’s about remember that everything is interconnected, and that the fullness of the whole Universe is accessible to you. Sometimes we must pull off all the masks and the repressing beliefs to meet the Love We Are, but it is possible. The body is the doorway to transformation. At Lighten Up Therapies in Columbus Ohio, we use the techniques of the Upledger Institute to awaken the access to your Inner Sense of Self.

In the meantime, bringing love, comfort, and welcoming intention to a Craniosacral Therapy Session can open the doors again to every shade with warmth and comfort.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

Find Me Craniosacral Therapist Columbus Ohio

www.craniosacraltherapistcolubmus.com

Postpartum Craniosacral Therapy For New Moms: Nourishment and Integration

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 6, 2025 | Craniosacral Therapy, Healthy Body, mind body & spirit, upledger institute

Some of the benefits of receiving Craniosacral Therapy Postpartum.

Our bodies as Women go through so much change during pregnancy and through the whole birthing process. Postpartum Nurturing and Nourisment can Support and shift us into a much better place.

Here are some points I’d like to share that might interest you about how Craniosacral Sessions can help you to recover and feel better:

Gentle Craniosacral Therapy Touch (CST) eases tension in the head, neck, pelvis and the whole body.

It calms both the mind and the body.

CST can help you to relax and often sleep better.

Can Help with Apetite and Digestion.

It will support your integration into A Healthy Mother’s Body.

When Mom feels better, there is more clairity and balance. Mom and Baby are both happier and healthier.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D Columbus, Ohio

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Upledger Trained and Certified

Also trained in visceral manipuation to help with pelvic issues.

Postpartum Blues…. Go Away!

Relieve Headache Pain with Craniosacral Therapy

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 3, 2025 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, healing, upledger institute

Headache Pain Relief with Craniosacral Therapy

Find Headache Relief with an Upledger Certified Craniosacral Therapist…

Local Columbus Ohio Craniosacral Therapist: Sharon Hartnett CST-D

Experience Lasting Headache Relief with Craniosacral Therapy

Headaches can disrupt your day, leaving you reaching for painkillers and wondering if relief will ever come. Craniosacral therapy offers a gentle, non-invasive approach to headache relief by addressing the root causes of tension and imbalance. Rather than simply masking symptoms, this holistic headache treatment works with your body’s natural rhythms to restore balance, calm the nervous system, and reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches.

What Is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a light-touch manual therapy that focuses on the craniosacral system—the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. During a session, a certified therapist uses subtle manipulations to:

Release tension around the head, neck, and spine
Enhance cerebrospinal fluid flow, supporting detoxification
Balance the central nervous system, reducing stress-triggered headaches

How Craniosacral Therapy Helps with Headaches

Tension Release
Many headaches stem from tight muscles and restricted connective tissue. CST gently eases tension around the cranial bones and surrounding fascia, alleviating pressure that contributes to headaches.
Stress Reduction
By promoting deep relaxation, Craniosacral Therapy for migraines helps reset your body’s stress response, calming the fight-or-flight reaction that can trigger chronic headaches.
Improved Fluid Dynamics
Optimizing cerebrospinal fluid circulation supports nutrient delivery and waste removal in the brain, which can reduce headache frequency and intensity naturally.

Why Choose Craniosacral Therapy for Headache Relief?

Safe & Non-Invasive: Perfect for all ages, including children and seniors
Drug-Free Pain Management: Avoid potential side effects of medications
Personalized Care: Treatments are tailored to your unique craniosacral rhythm
Long-Term Results: Many clients report lasting improvements in headache frequency and quality of life

Ready to Discover Natural Headache Relief?

Don’t let headaches hold you back. Schedule a craniosacral therapy session today and experience the difference of a truly holistic headache treatment. Your body already knows how to heal—let us help you unlock its potential.

Call Sharon Hartnett at 703 509-1792 for a Free Phone Consultation. Find out more about Craniosacral Therapy at: My home Page or The Upledger Institute

How to Feel Safe in Your Body: 5 Grounding Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Well-Being

by TheMediaCaptain@gmail.com | May 3, 2025 | Craniosacral Therapy, grounding, healing, Healthy Body, mindfulness

Body Awareness with Craniosacral Therapy

The Top Benefit:

The greatest benefit of feeling safe in your body is enhanced emotional regulation. When you cultivate a sense of bodily safety, healing happens!

It’s important that when you are choosing who to work with for somatic therapy, that you interview, and take your time. Trust your intuition, and ask plenty of questions. Your healing journey truly depends on having a person to trust, and with whom you feel safe when you are on the table.

Craniosacral Therapy, in itself, is a very comforting type of somatic therapy. It begins with being present, using proven technques, and listening and melding rather than manipulating. It offers the body an opportunity to self-correct and move into wellness.

Feeling safe can:

Reduce chronic stress and anxiety, as your nervous system shifts out of “fight-or-flight” mode
Increase resilience, enabling you to face life’s challenges with calm and clarity
Improve relationships, because you’re more present, compassionate, and able to listen deeply
Boost overall well-being, with better sleep, digestion, and energy levels

5 ways to Ground and feel more safe:

1. Stand Outside barefoot and feel how the earth supports you.

2. Mindfully breathe and notice the sensations in your body.

3. Exercise

4. Pat your body from feet to your head.

5. Eat and taste. Listen and hear the music of nature. Touch a tree!

It’s possible to re-build a sensation of “safe” inside again.

Upledger Craniosacral Therapy near me: Check out the Upledger Institute

Breath Freely again with an Upledger Certified Craniosacral Therapist’s kind touch!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com