Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

What is BCST?

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a modality that involves gentle therapeutic touch which meets each person in their wholeness. It has origins in osteopathy, which was inspired and influenced by the wisdom of indigenous (Shawnee and Cherokee) healing practitioners. This form of gentle, non-invasive, non-directive touch invites and allows the body to feel safe enough for the nervous system to down-regulate and go into rest and repair mode. In this state, the magnificence of the body's innate wisdom and healing capacity is able spring to life, coordinating a system-wide response towards greater health. BCST can safely yet profoundly shift some of one’s deepest and oldest patterns of conditioning in the central nervous system, fluids and tissues, realigning one towards greater vitality, wholeness and connectivity. In Western medicine and even in many holistic healing modalities, the orientation is towards identifying and treating what is wrong, diagnosing the disease states that are manifesting, then identifying and curing the symptoms. In contrast, BCST’s orientation is towards connecting with the force of Health that exists in every living being. Being in relationship to Health in this way can fundamentally shift the way one organizes and orients towards life and towards their reality.

Because we treat the whole being, not diseases or symptoms, it can be difficult to guarantee a specific outcome. However, some conditions that respond very well and can be supported by BCST include but are not limited to: sleep and digestive issues, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, TBI symptoms, TMJ issues, PTSD and the resilience-based resolution of trauma.

Schedule a Session

Now offering sessions in downtown Montpelier at

HEAL (Heart Energy Arts Lab) located at: 90 Main St. Suite 203

*Introductory Special for New Clients: $60 for 75 minute session

For Returning Clients: If this work has moved you, please share with loved ones

*Invite a friend or family member to receive a $20 Referral Credit

Plant Spirit Meditation

Take a deeper dive into your body/heart/mind by adding on a guided thirty minute plant spirit meditation prior to your BCST session.

Plants are ancient, wise and benevolent Beings who can assist us in re-remembering who we are and healing in a profound way, especially when approached with reverence and intention. Communing with a plant spirit prior to BCST can help further unwind patterns in the tissues, fluids and potency (energy) field, helping one to relax deeply and tune in to the subtler messages and energies arising from the body and from the wider field.

Because all relationships are unique, whether it be human-to-human or human-to-plant, it is highly recommended that you choose a plant spirit you have worked with before at least a few times in order to minimize the risk of an adverse reaction, as not all humans get along with all plants. I also recommend having at least a few stand alone BCST sessions before partaking in this option.

Some herbs that may be supportive of the biodynamic field include: passionflower, rose, damiana, skullcap, tulsi, chamomile, lemon balm, sage, mugwort, motherwort, hibiscus, cacao, gotu kola and others.