"I found James's approach to CranioSacral
to be truly Life Changing, and this after our
first session. My Mouth and Jaw were later
relieved from a lot of tension from growing up
with Braces… I can even YAWN BIGGER!"

Susan Weber, LMT, Certified Yoga Instructor

Pain Relief, Stress Reduction...

     Why do we call this site, CraniOcean? CranioSacral Therapy gently frees the membranes surrounding the length of the entire Central Nervous System and is often known to flood the closed, contracted places of Body and Mind with Oceanic feelings of calm.

     Here the cerebrospinal fluid(csf) finds where it has been restricted and moves in long, slow waves through the System to slowly, considerately open. We move phase by phase through the deep fluid currents.

     CranioSacral (Cranial) relieves, unlocks, and improves the holistic performance of the entire Central Nervous System.

     It safely and non-surgically frees tissue adhesions to the face and jaw and back. This simple, natural and elegant Healing Art supports and activates an inherent Self Healing ability of the body.

     Pain relief and stress reduction continue long after any session is over...

     Why? CranioSacral is used whenever the adaptive or self healing ability of the Bodymind is compromised. This ability can be compromised over time by repeated cycles of stress or, simple gravity.

Receiving a CranioSacral Session

     A typical CranioSacral session occurs on a relaxing massage table, but unlike a massage, the patient is not asked to undress. We suggest that the person wear comfortable clothing, like in a Yoga or Acting Class or Gym.

     Where Massage Focuses on the muscles and circulatory system, and Lymphatic Draináge on the immune system, CranioSacral focuses in on and treats the newly discovered CranioSacral System. It can, for example, release acute and chronic restrictions along the Central Nervous System "core" that no other modality can reach.

       At the Studio Office in L.A., we often describe is as a cross between Chiropractic and Massage. There are no "high velocity" adjustments. It's more like a soothing and nurturing bath with your favorite atmosphere.

"If you like Massage you'll love CranioSacral!"

       Although it's not massage, it uses a soft massage table as a treatment table. Sometimes there might be aromatherapy, candle light and soft music, as in a massage, or sometimes it might be in a clinical setting without all the "frills." Or, it could be in your most comfortable room in your home. You have the privilege of turning off your beeper or cell or unplugging from your phone. This is your time and your session.

       The practitioner might move to different areas of the table during the session and not just remain at the area around the cranium, or head. CranioSacral is Holistic and treats the whole body. He or she might "check in with you" from time to time, or ask how you are feeling. And this is just simple, good manners.

       You might feel your tired legs, arms, gently begin to move almost as if by themselves. This is a deeply relaxing and releasing feeling and as the "issues in the tissues" continue to relax, as one patient/client describes it, emotions that have been blocked release and relax with them and you soak in the feeling of increased spaciousness in body and mind. There may even be a feeling of an oceanic calm but this is not in all cases. There may be some words shared or the session may occur in silence...