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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

Worthington, Ohio|Serving the Columbus Area

614 653-8111

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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
(614) 653-8111

 

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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...

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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

(614) 653-8111

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

 

Explain How Is Craniosacral Therapy Different than Energy Work?

Explain How Is Craniosacral Therapy Different than Energy Work?

by | Nov 9, 2019 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, upledger institute

Craniosacral Therapy vs. Energy Work: What’s the Difference?

By Sharon Hartnett, CST-D, Upledger Diplomate-certified craniosacral therapist | Last updated: [date]

Is craniosacral therapy energy work? No. They are two different approaches, though they can complement each other. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the craniosacral system: the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Energy work focuses on the body’s energy field and levels of consciousness.

People ask me this almost every time they call, so here is the answer in plain language. I’ve studied and practiced both for many years: more than 30 years in healing work [confirm], including the last 15 focused on CST through the Upledger Institute and 8 years at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, where I also taught.

CST vs. Energy Work at a Glance

Craniosacral Therapy Energy Work
Main focus The craniosacral system (brain, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, membranes) and fascia The body’s energy field and levels of consciousness
Grounded in Anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and connective tissue The idea that energy runs through all living things
Touch Very light, hands-on Hands-on or hands-off, often within the energy field
Training Upledger Institute, founded on the work of Dr. John Upledger Barbara Brennan School of Healing, Reiki, and others
Intention Support the central nervous system and fascia Work with energy and consciousness, for healing and personal awakening

CST in Brief

CST is a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the central nervous system and the fascia, the web of connective tissue throughout the body. Cerebrospinal fluid (sometimes called craniosacral fluid) is made in the brain’s ventricles, circulates around the brain and spine, and is reabsorbed into the venous system. For a full explanation, see my Craniosacral Therapy page.

Energy Work in Brief

Energy work is based on working with the vibrations of different levels of consciousness. The idea is that energy runs through everything and that each kind of energy shows up in its own way.

We know this from everyday life. When we kiss our children, we move energy through our own systems and then touch another person, and sometimes it creates a response in them. An athlete running down a football field is using the body’s energy. Lasers use energy and are part of medicine in many ways. Energy work uses this idea intentionally, for healing and for awakening. To learn how I work with it, see my energy healing sessions.

Is Craniosacral Therapy Energy Work?

The short answer is no, but there are similarities.

The difference is the focus. In CST, the intention is on the craniosacral system, the nervous system, and fascia. In energy work, it is on the energy field and consciousness.

The similarity is connection. Everything is made of energy, and when two people connect, something passes between them. In my experience, prayer, meditation, and focused intention affect others as well. So energy is moving between therapist and client during a CST session, just as it does whenever two people connect.

If a craniosacral therapist is also trained in energy work, it can be woven into a session. But the intentions differ, and I think it’s important to be clear about which one you’re receiving.

How to Choose Between Them

  • If you want a gentle, physically focused approach, CST is the place to start.
  • If you’re drawn to emotional, spiritual, or consciousness-based work, energy work may appeal to you.
  • If you’re curious about both, they can go hand in hand, even though the focus is different.

Still unsure? I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk through what you’re looking for. See my craniosacral therapist in Columbus page for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is craniosacral therapy the same as Reiki or energy healing?
No. CST focuses on the craniosacral system and fascia. Reiki and other energy modalities focus on the body’s energy field.

Can craniosacral therapy and energy work be combined?
Yes. If a practitioner is trained in both, energy work can be incorporated into a CST session, though the intentions of the two approaches are different.

Does CST replace medical care?
No. CST is a complementary therapy and is not a substitute for medical care.

Energy work uses this idea intentionally, for healing and for awakening. If you’d like to learn more, see my approach to energy healing.

Barbara Brennan School of Healing…

Barbara Brennan School of Healing…

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing

I just got home from a fabulous visit at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. It was a powerful experience for me, presenting to the students for two nights, and helping with a workshop on Sound Healing. There is something so potent and transformative at this school. I could feel that all the students, teachers, and admistrators shared a special bond, and created a powerful community that enlivened and nourished the soul and the Sacred Human Heart.

I remember when I first arrived there as a student 25 years ago. I had read Barbara’s book, “Hands of Light”. That book made me realize that there are other realities different than the one I was experiencing those many years ago. I could see that there was a mystery, and an Unfolding Presence of Self and the Divine that could be palpated not only in the physcial, but the auric field, hara and the Core Start. Once I read that book, I knew that I had to go. Every thing aligned, and off I went.

There I met a wonderful community of gifted healers. We all were there to deepen into our humanity, but also to develop our healership. We learned energy techniques, and inter-relationship skills like, “listening”, “contact” and “Witness, Experience, and Asker” to bring us in the moment. We opened up to our Higher Sense Perception. People were often amazed that they could begin to see energy, to feel it and connect with it to help others awaken the human energy field. This all evolved over the 4 year course. It helped prepare the foundation for those of us who wanted to create positive change in the world. For this I am thankful.

Anyway, to have now gone back and to revisit the magical experience of being with a community that is so dedicated to service and to help the students learn some of the things I have over the last 20 years was a blessing. I felt like I had come full circle standing there, sharing with the group.

I am writing this blog, because I’d like the world to know that there is a place here on earth where people come together to be authentic, that is powerful in transformation, and that is cented on the Sacred Human Heart. It is a place where people can connect at a very deep level, and be seen, heard and acknowledged. It’s a confidence booster, and a place tht allows One to know how to Be in his/her own unique way.

If you have any questions about the school, please feel free to give me a ring. I’d love to talk to you about it.

Sharon Hartnett

(614) 653-8111

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