Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on modality for all ages that can help release physical and/or emotional trauma and facilitate the body's natural and innate healing process. The craniosacral system is comprised of the membranes and fluids that surround the brain and spinal cord. Using non-invasive and supportive touch and techniques based on osteopathic techniques, restrictions in the Craniosacral system and the body as a whole can be released. This has shown to improve central nervous system function, as well as other systems of the body, including digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory and more. The process of CST can also produce Somatoemotional releases, a gentle process of releasing tissue memory and helping decrease the adverse effects of past trauma.  

Craniosacral therapy has been shown to help with a wide range of challenges and symptoms. some of the main indications include Migraines, headaches, post concussion symptoms, chronic pain, pediatric challenges, emotional difficulties, sleep challenges, TMJ dysfunction, fibromyalgia, Stress, PTSD, chronic fatigue, and more. For more information and research articles on craniosacral therapy, please visit Discover CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release
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 Meet our Practitioner
Kathy Hinkle

Kathy Hinkle moved to the Tahoe area in 2001 from Pennsylvania after earning her BA in Psychology at East Stroudsburg University. After some fun years of skiing and playing in the mountains, she began her full time career in massage therapy in 2004. She discovered Craniosacral Therapy in 2007 and has since continued her education with CST.  She has completed above and beyond the core curriculum and finished the Immune response courses, pediatric courses, brain courses, body/mind resilience course, and fascia courses. She is qualified as a teacher assistant and Support therapist with the Upledger Institute and has done volunteer work as a support therapist at one of the Upledger Institute's comprehensive/intensive therapy programs. Kathy is the area's only certified UII Craniosacral Therapist and works exclusively with the North Tahoe and Truckee local communities. Kathy is passionate about offering Craniosacral in our area to help our community overcome physical and emotional distress. She offers CST in hopes to help those dealing with symptoms that are disrupting their daily lives.  Please visit her site for more information and booking.

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