What is craniosacral therapy?

I have an awesome description of craniosacral therapy on my Services page. Check it out!

What do I wear for a craniosacral session?

Wear something comfortable, preferably pants and shirt. Sweatpants, yoga pants, leggings, long or short sleeve shirts, sweatshirts with no hoods are more ideal as I’ll need access to your neck. Additionally, craniosacral is very relaxing which means your body will cool down. If you’re a person who tends to feel cold; long pants, shirts and socks would help to keep you warm.

What do I wear to a massage appointment?

Generally, most clients get on the massage table with nothing on. However, there are a good amount of people who prefer to wear their underwear. Whatever you’re comfortable with is absolutely fine! Some people even bring a pair of shorts to feel more secure. Removing jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, and dangle earrings is helpful too.

Massage is done on a massage table, equipped with sheets and a blanket. I use the sheets and blanket to keep what is contraindicated in New York State, covered. When I need to access a part of your body, I carefully uncover the area and safely secure the sheets by tucking them to keep the areas we don’t work with, covered.

If you have any further questions on this, please feel free to email me at kishaestelowlmt@gmail.com.

What if I have to use the bathroom in the middle of a massage session?

Totally fine! Just let me know and I’ll leave the room so you can get dressed to get to the bathroom.

In the middle of a craniosacral session still let me know so you can slowly get up to do so.

Why does my nose get stuffed up or drippy during a massage when I’m face down?

Gravity! Mucous from the sinuses drains into the nose causing it to get stuffed up or drippy. I’ve got tissues on hand always. Just let me know if you need one during session.

What if I have an emotional release on the table?

This is completely normal. You will be supported and honored during this time. Whether you’re laughing, crying, or needing to shout out, I’ll hold space for you to move through whatever emotions that may surface.

Have you worked with clients who have PTSD?

Yes.

What if my PTSD is triggered on the table?

Whatever happens I will hold space for you, and honor what you need in that moment. It’s helpful for me to know what your triggers are beforehand. Whether it’s touch on certain areas of your body, smells, sounds, or anything else.

There is a section on my intake form that you’ll receive by email before your appointment. You can list them there, and we can also talk about them when you come in for your appointment.

Have you worked with clients who have little to no mobility? Prosthetic limbs? Other medical gear?

Yes. If you have a wheelchair, walker, an assistant to help mobilize you, or prosthetic limbs please let me know before our appointment.

Those with prosthetic limbs, you’re welcome to remove them or keep them on during session. Whatever you’re comfortable with. I’ve been told it feels good to get the areas where the prosthetics attach worked on.

If you have any other medical gear that you feel I should know about, please let me know. This includes internal and external gear.

Are you LGBTQIA+ friendly?

Yes. I feel being inclusive and accepting of others helps to amplify the healing space I offer to my clients.

Can I bring my service animal?

Absolutely! Just be sure they’re wearing the proper gear so other patrons know that they’re your service animal.

Can I bring my children to my appointment? My new born?

I’ve had clients do this in the past. You’re welcome to do so if needed.

For children, they’d have to be in the room with us during your appointment. Therefore, bring something to keep them occupied so you don’t have to entertain them during your time on the table.

New borns are generally fine with being in the massage room. It’s quiet and dimly lit. If they wake and need to be fed or held, you can do so on the table while I massage you.

Do you work with children, babies or new borns in craniosacral sessions?

Currently, I only work with children ages 10 or older. This will change in the future when I have more experience and knowledge in working with younger children, babies, and new borns.