Craniosacral Therapy (CST) works directly with the central nervous system (CNS) by manually manipulating the fascial layers (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal column using bones in the cranium, face, and sacrum as levers. These meninges are filled with cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that bathes and feeds the CNS. CST affects all systems of the body, as the CNS controls them all.

This technique is especially indicated for issues related to stress, hormonal or neurological imbalance, temporal mandibular disorder (TMD aka TMJ), headaches/migraines, sinus issues, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and emotional trauma. There is an aspect of this therapy that is difficult to describe, which I refer to as "my electric body communicating with your electric body." This type of bodywork may have a metaphysical quality.

Myofascial Release work refers to the manipulation of fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds all muscle tissue from the cell level, to cell bundles, to the muscles themselves, to whole muscle groups. Even the muscle groups are connected by fascia, creating what are sometimes referred to as 'fascial trains' that run throughout the body. In essence, all fascia is connected. If it becomes twisted by trauma or inflammation, the whole of the tissue will be pulled, creating imbalance in the body. Myofascial techniques work by moving the body in ways that 'unwind' the fascia or by using hand warmth, pressure, and tension to 'melt' the fascia so it can move back into its original, balanced state.

Deep Tissue is a general term that covers techniques from basic massage with deeper pressure, to literally working the deeper tissues of the body (joints, tendons, and muscles found deep in the body). Sometimes it is necessary to address these more out of the way places to bring the body into balance or work deeply with a muscle belly to arrest the pain/spasm/pain cycle.

Intraoral Massage is a technique in which the therapist, wearing disposable medical gloves, gently accesses muscles from inside the mouth. This modality is particularly effective for addressing issues such as temporomandibular disorder (TMD, also known as TMJ) resulting from injury, dental work, or emotional stress. It can also help relieve headaches, ear pain, tinnitus, and other related conditions.

Rates

60 minute session ~ $140
Package of 3 ~ $270

90 minute session ~ $210
Package of 3 ~ $375

Location

Portland Massage LLC Clinic

6510 NE Siskiyou St.
Portland, OR 97213