Nancy Bradshaw
OTL Occupational Therapist
Treatment Philosophy
Nancy believes that attuned gentle touch can support an individual’s healing journey whether your goals are physical, spiritual, emotional restoration. Addressing central nervous system regulation enhances your own healing process. CST assists in integrating more fully other types of body work, medical care, or emotional healing. Being part of a holistic team approach that serves the whole person is the fruitful reward of her work.
Professional Foundation:
Nancy Bradshaw is a Licensed Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She earned her degree from Florida International University and has worked across diverse healthcare settings, helping people reclaim functional independence and improve their quality of life.
Her healthcare experience spans diverse environments and populations, giving her a wide understanding of h the central nervous system response to stress, trauma, overburdening and healing interventions.
Licensed Occupational Therapist with over 20 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
Healthcare Administrator and Nonprofit director in sexual health and pregnancy medical clinic
DONA Doula trained
Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional standards
Craniosacral Therapy Specialization
Nancy discovered craniosacral therapy's potential for supporting central nervous system regulation and began her career as an OT with adults and then children, later through the prestigious Upledger Institute. She recognizes craniosacral therapy as a gentle, non-invasive approach that can significantly improve how people manage daily stress and engage with their lives.
Professional Approach
Nancy's approach to craniosacral therapy emphasizes:
Education and understanding - Helping clients learn how the work supports their nervous system
Professional, gentle care - Meeting each person where they are in their healing journey
Evidence-based practice - Grounding the work in healthcare knowledge and CNS science
Individual assessment - Tailoring 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," Nancy explains. "I provide skilled, caring treatment that helps your nervous system find its natural state of rest, balance and ease."
Areas of Focus
Nancy's craniosacral therapy practice particularly serves:
Pregnant women seeking nervous system support during major life transitions
Infants
Postpartum
Adults managing stress who want better daily stress management
People with specific conditions including chronic pain, migraines, or sleep difficulties
Clients seeking complementary care to physical therapy, chiropractic, or counseling
Educational Approach
Understanding that many people are unfamiliar with craniosacral therapy, Nancy provides:
Clear explanations of how the work supports central nervous system health
Optional session narration to help clients understand what's happening
Take-home educational materials about nervous system regulation
Guidance on what to expect as the nervous system finds better balance
Credentials & Training
Licensed Occupational Therapist (North Carolina OT/L 11382) (Florida OTL 26347
National Board Certification (Occupational Therapy AA298554)
Upledger Institute Trained in Craniosacral Therapy
20+ years healthcare experience across multiple therapeutic settings
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
Why Jacksonville
Nancy has returned to Jacksonville, where she previously lived and where her adult children now reside. She's excited to serve Jacksonville's community with professional craniosacral therapy focused on central nervous system health and regulation.
Can CST Help Me?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, manual therapy for individuals on a physical, psychological, or spiritual healing path. CST provides CNS support for those in prolonged recovery from sickness; with degenerative or neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease; trauma recovery either physical or emotional.
CST benefits the life transition in birth where the baby is adapting to life outside the womb and for the mother during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
By regulating our central nervous system, CST enhances resilience and promotes a balanced integration of body, mind and spirit.
Contact
Email Nancy@lighttouchjax.com