The Soma Center
CranioSacral for Virginia Beach

What can I expect from a session of CranioSacral?

As a client, you'll lie face up on a soft, comfortable massage table fully dressed in loose comfortable clothing. The therapist will educate you and guide you through the session.

Sessions usually last about an hour or longer. The touch is often times no more than the weight of a nickel. And more than likely, you'll just drift off into a nice, pleasant, relaxing, dreamy place.

Many people experience such a deep sense of relaxation that they don't want to get off the table when they're done. For many people they haven't allowed themselves to be that relaxed in a long time. In fact we think, they've forgotten what it feels like to be relaxed. They've gotten so used to being and functioning in a stressed state. CranioSacral can help us remember what true relaxation feels like and the positive effects on our bodies relaxation has.

Craniosacral is a very light safe touch, but very powerful. It's different from any other form of bodywork because we believe that we can get deeper results by going lighter. We follow the timeless wisdom of your body and allow your body to guide us to what your body needs in order to heal itself. We don't use force, rather just the opposite. The light touch is deeply soothing and relaxing. It feels like a reset button for your nervous system.

Many clients take naps after the sessions, while others seem to be energized and get alot of stuff done. We recommend people allow 24 - 48 hours for the work to integrate. And not to plan anything too strenuous immediately following a session and allow it to really sink in. The following day, people can feel anywhere from irritable to elated. Aches and pains might begin to shift. These are all signs of your body responding to the therapy.