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What is Craniosacral Massage?

What is Craniosacral Massage?

by | Jul 10, 2024 | concussion, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit, stillpoint, upledger institute

What is Craniosacral Massage?

Many people call me asking for Craniosacral Massage. The first thing I do is listen to why a person wants to come in.

People speak about their health issues, and often state that they have heard about Craniosacral Massage. Yet they don’t really know what it is. It’s important to me to take the time to explain the foundational basics,  and then to make sure they question and understand if this work is a good match for what they are looking for.

So I do want to start by clarifying that Craniosacral Therapy is not actually “Massage”. Instead, it is a light touch manual therapy with a very different focus. It’s based on the Craniosacral System and how it relates primarily to the Nervous System. Just to name a few, it’s great for people dealing with:

 

  1. Chronic Pain
  2. Headaches/Migraines/Concussions
  3. Fibromyalgia
  4. People looking for Body Centered Help with Trauma Release
  5. Scoliosis
  6. TMJ
  7. Anxiety

You can find out more on the Cleveland Clinic site:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17677-craniosacral-therapy

or through the Upledger Institute.

See how a craniosacral therapist in Columbus can help you.

 

Also, there is a big difference between practitioners and therapists. Practitioners may have taken a class, whereas therapists going through a rigorous process to get certified through the Upledger Institute are much more thorough and deep into the work.

While the touch of Craniosacral Therapy is very light and simple in a way, there is actually alot of complex anatomy and techniques to learn, as well as taking the time to gain experience in order to become a professional and  helpful therapist.  So if you are looking for a qualified person to meet your needs, ask them about their backgrounds and specilties.

I love Craniosacral Therapy because it can help almost everyone. Craniosacral Therapy is also attentive and gentle-yet profound.  It nudges the body into self-healing and deeper awareness. There are a few contraindications, but for the most part everyone can appreicate a healthier nervous system, more balance and fluidity through their bodies.

If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, not craniosacral massage, please contact me and I offere free 10 minute phone consults.

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Serving the Columbus Ohio Area

6797 N. High St. #333

Worthington, Ohio 43085

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Healing: The Most Powerful Force Is Found in Nature

Healing: The Most Powerful Force Is Found in Nature

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, upledger institute

Healing Arises From a Place Deeper Than the Physical Body.

Healing.  When we walk outside on a beautiful day,  it’s easy to feel the harmony of life in nature.  There is a flow, an order, and also innate structure which allows life to happen.

There exists a summation of all the individual parts that enhance the whole.  The changes of the seasons, the new beginnings and endings all give us an idea of the depth of life beyond what we can even imagine.  Life makes sense, yet there is still the Unknown.

The mystery. When life goes off course, miracles do happen. Quite often something which is needed gets brought into the equation to make it all work.  Yet it not usually the case that we can MAKE healing happen.  Rather it’s like an ingredient that is gathered in and offered.  It’s the right combination.  It’s the melding into unity that gives rise to strength and recovery.

With Craniosacral Therapy, and Visceral Manipulation, it is usually the listening, blending, and the gentle touch that suggests a new possibility.  The invisible intelligence within connects down to the cellular level, the tissues, the organs and a whole system.  I feel this with all of the people who rest on my table. Often it feels like bringing in change and a new way that opens the door for turning on shifts, growth and integration.

For clients, in between sessions, I often recommend taking off the shoes and walking through a park and feeling the earth’s grounding as life unfolds.  Observe the sky which goes beyond the clouds and through space.  Imagine all the things to which we are all connected. Some known, but most not.  

Healing, is more than the body.  It’s the life force and intelligence that is experienced throughout all of nature.

Listen to your body.  Notice how you belong, and how all things fit into the pulse of life.  

Sharon Hartnett CST-D at Lighten Up Therapies
703 509-1792
Worthington and Johnstown Locations

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Healing With Heart Energy

Healing With Heart Energy

by | Feb 23, 2021 | barbara brennan, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing

Most of my practice is based in Craniosacral Therapy Work. I also went to the Barbara Brennan School of Healing for 8 years, and taught there, I have a strong foundation in Energy Healing, and it flows in every session.

While Craniosacral Therapy is primarily about allowing the client’s system to navigate back to health, often in energy work, facilitators will see the aura or pick up things with their clients that could be helpful and shared. Quite often when my clients ask me what I see with my eyes open, it is a beautiful green light that is enveloping us both. The longer the connection, the more the color green becomes more and more clear. Also, in my heart, there is often a deep peace. My clients feel this as well.

Anyone can learn how to work with energy. You too if you are open. We are all Energy Beings. We are all Created in Love.

Sharon Hartnett
703 509-1792

www.craniosacralatherapistcolumbus.com

CST and Energy Healing Blog

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Energy Healing, healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit, Spiritual Healing

What is the Craniosacral System Anyway?

What is the Craniosacral System Anyway?

by | Jan 11, 2025 |

Craniosacral System 101 Alright, Friends! Today, we're going to learn about something really cool called the Craniosacral System. It sounds a bit complex, but don’t worry—I’ll explain it in a way that makes sense! Let's begin by by speaking about your brain and spinal...

Discover a Grounded Energy Healer Right here in Columbus!

Discover a Grounded Energy Healer Right here in Columbus!

by | Feb 10, 2020 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, healing, meditation, mindfulness, Spiritual Healing

Serving the Columbus area: Energy Healer Sharon Hartnett Sharing….

I watched an energy healing on the Goop Lab recently. I was very glad to see someone professional actually talking about Energy Work in a positive way! People, where I live, in Columbus, Ohio have been calling me as a result of this, and I am happy that they are now more open and excited about hands on energy healing now.

Yet I must admit-that most sessions don’t look quite like what happened with Julianne Hough.

First off, Julianne is obviously very health conscious and one of the best dancers in the world. It’s easy to see how attuned to her body she is. Also, it is clear how her energy is aligned and connected to John Amaral. He is the Healer who waved his hands over her with the result of spontaneous body movement.

This type of session is absolutely possible, but it really is a combination of different factors between the person doing the work and the client on the table which determines how the energy session shapes.

My training as an Energy Healer was 8 years at the renown Barbara Brennan School of Healing.  Also, I have been attuned to Reiki, and I know energy work naturally occurs with the Craniosacral Therapy (CST) I do.  Although, the CST is steeped more in  physical science with the physiological Craniosacral System and Central Nervous System.

During a session with me, my clients keep their clothes on. I listen to their energy field, and find out what is metabolizing well, and what is not.  I trust that the Light Inside will lead me to facilitate any auric field transformation that is ready to happen.  Most of this happens in the 4 dimensions: physical, auric field, hara and in the Core Star.

Some clients feel energy flow, connections happening on the more structured level of the energy field. Other may start to connect their hearts more deeply or perhaps even have spiritual experience. The experience really depends on what is unique to each person’s path. However, most people end up feeling deeply relaxed, more balanced and feel more alive inside.

Since the show, I have read doctors calling this work melarchy and such.  But I am not sure that they understand energy healing.  I am curious if they have ever really opened up and given energy work a chance.  When a person closes off to the more subtle aspects of existence, how can they find the truth?  Moreover, when a certain group of people believe that their way is the only “right” way, how can they experience something new?

So many people are coming into Integrative and Complimentary Therapies.  Mostly because the Western Medical Model is lacking in so many ways.  Yes- I have been helped tremendously at times from some doctors and surgeons. But so much more is missing .   For example, does the doctor know my name? Do they have the time to understand what is going on with my body, and my life?  Are they willing to step out of  their formal education and be intimately involved in my healing plan?  Sometimes, we truly need someone to take the time and be fully present and understanding of what we are going through, and to help us find the best path to forge ahead.

I don’t believe that we, as healers, heal. Nor do I believe that physicians heal. But any person can touch another in a certain way with energy intention, and help that person find his/her way back to Wholeness inside. When people do healing work, it is more than trying to “fix” the physical.  We are helping our clients to come back into their own Self-Empowerment to bring healthier choices back to them.  There is joy in life, and healing awakens this from within. This is transformation.

My job is to help you discover your own Inner Healing Resources to change your fate regarding Optimal Health.  I hope that one day more physicians will open their minds to working more side by side in the energy healing field.  Afterall, what is most important is that people find what they are looking for. 

With Energy Work, many of my clients often feel much more calm, clear and healthier.  They address their di-sease process physically, emotionally, in a heart centered way, and also spiritually on many occasions. They enjoy a more quality based life.

Connection is so integral to our growth and healing journey. Energy Healing can be very supportive in this.  If you are interested in finding out more,  I offer a free one time 15 minute phone consultation.

 

Request a free 15 minute Phone Consultation. Click here!
How Do I find a local energy healer?

Check out:  https://barbarabrennan.com/find-healing-practitioner

Sharon Hartnett: Energy Healer Columbus

Certified Craniosacral Therapist 

Visceral Manipulation Practitioner

Structural Integration Therapist

Hakomi And Trauma Informed Trained

614 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

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Having Trouble Sleeping since Menopause?

Having Trouble Sleeping since Menopause?

by | Nov 26, 2019 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Sleepless Menopause Nights

 

I don’t know about you, but once I hit menopause, I couldn’t sleep deeply anymore.  In fact, sometimes I would just lie there for hours and hours, lucky to get 2 hours of sleep. I’d be so tired during the day.  I’d look up menopause on fb pages, and most people were taking a lot of drugs. That did not seem like the best option for me.  Although, I did try melatonin and a few other over the counter remedies.  Most worked a little, but not really that great.

As a Craniosacral Therapist, I had of course worked with many people people who were going through difficult menopause symptoms:  anxiety, lack of sleep, mood changes, hot flashes, night sweats and the rest.  I knew I was helping my clients.  They would share how much the work helped.  But I did not expect that “I” would not get another decent night’s sleep again.  I never thought this would happen to me.  I had always been the one happily anticipated no more periods.  But it did.

So I decided to go the Self-Care Route.  And you know what?  It really helped.  Maybe after so many years of helping others, I realized that it was time for me and other women who are going through the “Change” to focus inward, and really get things integrated.  So I decided to take my own advice and find a local Craniosacral Therapist whom I could trust, whom had great techniques and who knew how to dialogue with my body.  I did find the perfect match.

It’s made me realize, that with all of my experience as a Craniosacral Therapist, trained through the Upledger Institute, I truly relate to all that a woman goes through during menopause.  And I can hold a very sacred and sweet spot for women who are facing the many challenges that this change of life brings.  I have moved through this, and I resonate with the way through now.

If you are looking for some help, I will say, getting back to a peaceful restful place is something that can take time and commitment.  One has to have trust and be willing to move down deep into what is interruping the process of getting into a sleep state and staying there. If your physician has checked you out and everything else is showing up fine, we can delve into whatever your body, and mind are revealing during the sessions, allowing your Inner Wisdom to take you into balance.  Craniosacral Therapy is deeply relaxing and when stress leaves, integration and peace ensue.

I have had many clients say that they are sleeping better, and in a general sense feeling much better refreshed in the mornings.If you would like to find out more, please call me for a 15 free phone consulations.

 

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com