Nancy Bradshaw, OTL
Licensed occupational therapist specializing in craniosacral therapy for women and infants
I am honored to offer care that treats you as a whole person, taking time to understand how your specific challenges affect your daily life before we begin.
Treatment Philosophy
I believe that attuned, gentle touch can support healing in ways that words and conventional treatment sometimes cannot reach. My work is grounded in the understanding that the body holds its own wisdom, and that the right environment and the right touch can create space for that wisdom to emerge.
My approach is collaborative and whole-person. I take time to understand how your specific challenges affect your daily life before we begin, and I tailor every session to where you are in your healing journey.
Professional Foundation
I earned my degree in occupational therapy from Florida International University and have worked across diverse healthcare settings for over 30 years, helping people reclaim functional independence and improve their quality of life.
My healthcare experience has given me a deep understanding of the central nervous system’s response to stress, trauma and overburdening as well as healing interventions to bring relief.
Licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years healthcare experience
Specialized craniosacral therapy training from the Upledger Institute, Lyons Institute, Carol Gray Institute; Healing from the Core and Biodynamic CST, Being Known Institute, Soul Well Center
Former healthcare administrator and nonprofit director in sexual health and pregnancy medical clinic
DONA trained birth doula
Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional standards
Craniosacral Therapy Specialization
I began my career as an OT with adults in psychiatric settings and later with adults and children with neurological and neurodevelopmental challenges. Preferring a more hands-on approach, I attended massage school and Upledger Institute recognizing the power of healing in attuned touch. I discovered craniosacral therapy's potential as a gentle, non-invasive approach that can significantly improve how people manage daily stress and engage with their lives through supporting central nervous system regulation.
My approach as an OT to craniosacral therapy emphasizes:
Education and understanding to help clients learn how the work supports their nervous system
Professional, gentle care to meet each person where they are in their healing journey
Evidence-based practice to ground my work in health care experience and CNS science
Individual assessment tailors treatment to each person's needs and goals
When mobility improves and the central nervous system calms, people experience greater ease in their daily lives. I provide skilled, caring treatment that helps your nervous system find its natural state of rest, balance and ease.
Can CST Help Me?
CST supports a wide range of conditions, life stages, and healing goals. Nancy offers individualized care tailored to your needs.
Credentials & Training
Licensed Occupational Therapist, FL OTL 26347 and NC OT/L 11382
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy AA298554
Upledger Institute and advanced training in craniosacral therapy
30+ years healthcare experience across multiple therapeutic settings
B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
