A Gentle Path to Healing Through Touch

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach to healing that recognizes the body's innate wisdom and capacity for alignment. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, I use gentle, precise touch to assess and treat restrictions in your body's structure, supporting your natural healing processes and restoring optimal function.

The Osteopathic Philosophy

At the heart of osteopathic medicine lies a profound understanding: the body is a unified whole where structure and function are intimately connected. When physical restrictions develop—whether from injury, stress, illness, or life transitions—they can create patterns of dysfunction that affect not just the local area, but your entire being. OMT works to identify and release these restrictions, allowing your body's natural healing mechanisms to flourish.

Craniosacral Therapy

Listening with your body’s rhythm

Craniosacral therapy is a specialized form of OMT that focuses on the subtle rhythms of cerebrospinal fluid as it flows around your brain and spinal cord. Using incredibly light touch,I listen to your body's craniosacral rhythm, identifying areas of restriction or imbalance.

This gentle approach can be profoundly effective for a wide range of conditions, including headaches, chronic pain, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and the physical manifestations of emotional trauma. Many clients describe the experience as deeply relaxing and restorative, often feeling a sense of release or "unwinding" as their body lets go of held patterns.

What to Expect

During an OMT session, you remain fully clothed while I use my hands to evaluate the motion and position of different body systems. Treatment techniques may include gentle stretching, light pressure, and subtle movements designed to enhance your body's natural mobility and function. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and comfort level.

Craniosacral work is particularly gentle, with most of the treatment involving still, listening touch as I tune into your body's inherent rhythms. You may experience sensations of warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation as restrictions release and your system rebalances.

Integration with Whole-Person Care

OMT integrates with my broader understanding of healing and transformation. I join a lineage of practitioners who recognize that physical restrictions often hold emotional and spiritual components. This perspective allows me to work not just with your physical symptoms, but with the deeper patterns that may be contributing to your experience.

Whether you're dealing with acute pain, chronic conditions, or seeking support during life transitions, OMT and craniosacral therapy offer a gentle yet powerful pathway to healing. These treatments honor your body's wisdom while providing the skilled support needed to facilitate lasting change.