Craniosacral Therapy: A Gentle Partner in Your Healing Journey
Healing is rarely a straight line, and it’s rarely something we do with just one tool. Here in Columbus, we’re lucky to have such a rich community of healers — chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, energy workers, and so many others — all working from different angles toward the same goal: helping your body feel whole again.
Craniosacral Therapy fits beautifully into that circle of care. Rather than replacing the work you’re already doing with your chiropractor or PT, it complements it. Where chiropractic care realigns the structure and physical therapy rebuilds strength and mobility, craniosacral therapy works with the subtle rhythms of your nervous system — softening the tension that often keeps the body from fully accepting those other adjustments. Many of my clients find that when the nervous system feels safe and settled, the results of their other therapies simply hold better and last longer.
Here is a situation which has helped with some of our our smallest clients. Craniosacral work with infants is incredibly gentle — just a few grams of pressure — and it’s often used alongside pediatric chiropractic care or lactation support to help ease birth-related tension, support feeding, and calm a fussy nervous system. If you watch the video below at the bottom of the page, you’ll see just how peaceful and connected this integrative work can look, even for a baby. Here we have a clip of a baby being worked with the gentle holistic care (Dr. Gabi Goldache at the Inside Space). Later on this day I took this sweet baby girl to my office to integrate her system with the gentleness of Craniosacral Therapy.
Whether you’re already deep into a healing routine with other practitioners or just beginning to explore what feels right for your body, At all ages, Craniosacral Therapy can be a gentle, grounding addition to your wellness plan. It doesn’t ask you to choose one path — it simply supports the ones you’re already on.
Serving Worthington and the Columbus, Ohio surrounding communities, I regularly work alongside local chiropractors, physical therapists, and bodyworkers to offer truly integrated care. If you’re curious how Craniosacral Therapy might fit into your own healing team, I’d love to talk with you.
Here is the beginning of my list of people I think are superb in what they do. Both Locally and across the Map!
- Mia Mogavero– Mindful deep tissue Massage therapy. Worthington, Ohio.
- Riann Taylor– Reflexology, Worthington, Ohio
- Ann Daly– General Massage/Swedish Clintonville Ohio
- Kristen Peairs. Helping entrepreneurs find flow. Worthington, Ohio.
- Brian Neill Acupuncturist. Worthington, Ohio
- Shift Motion Studio with Kelsey McIntire-Fantastic Pilates Teacher
- Ken Koles– Unwinding the Meridians Locally in the Cleveland area and Long Distance. Shaker Heights, Ohio.
- Alison Hazelbaker– Pediatric Speciality Lactation Specialist/ Tongue Tie
- Ron Mariotti-High level Visceral Manipulation/Naturopath/Teacher in Washington State
- Eric Moya- Epicenter Healing Teacher- New Mexico
- Diane Riley– Pathway to Wholeness. Family Constellation work. New Hamphire
- Chuck Cogliondro– Family Constellations in Georgia/ Drumming Teacher
- Elizabeth Dare Andes– Movement Mentor/Continuum Lives in New York
- JoAnn Rahl– Naples, Florida Feldenkrais Work
- Cathyann Simmons-Professional Counselor Pittsburgh, PA
- Dr. Doug Maxeiner-Chiropractor Westerville, Ohio
- Dr. Gabi Goldache. Chiropractor Grandview, Ohio
- Dr. Jolly– DO New Albany
- Anne Guiste PT Women’s Health at Fitness Matters Westerville, Ohio
- Jo Evans Koenig-Healer-Vermont
Of course these people are much more than how I identify their practice. I’d recommend all of them based on my interactions and experiences with them.
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett CST-D
614 653-8111
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com