What to Expect
How to prepare for your journey to a calmer central nervous system
Before Your First Visit
How to prepare
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
Eat a light meal 2-3 hours before (avoid being too full or too hungry)
Arrive 10 minutes early to complete simple intake forms
What to bring
Any relevant medical information you would like to share
A list of current medications or supplements
Information about your stress management goals
Any questions you have about the work
Your Session Experience
Consultation
The session begins with a conversation about your central nervous system health goals. This is your opportunity to share:
What you're hoping to achieve with nervous system support
Any specific areas of stress or discomfort
Your current approaches to stress management and wellness
Any questions about how craniosacral therapy works
This conversation helps Nancy understand how to best support your central nervous system regulation.
Treatment
You lie comfortably on a treatment table, fully clothed, while Nancy uses very gentle touch on your head, spine, and sacrum (lower back). You may experience:
Deep relaxation and nervous system calming
Subtle sensations of tension release
Better awareness of your body's stress patterns
A profound sense of rest and nervous system regulation
Nancy can narrate what she is noticing throughout if that helps you feel more informed and at ease. She will check in periodically and adjust to your comfort level at all times.
For infant sessions, your baby remains in your arms or on the table near you throughout. Nancy works with the same light touch, following your baby's cues and pausing whenever needed.
Closing care & integration
After the hands-on work, we'll discuss:
How your nervous system responded to the treatment
Simple approaches that might support ongoing CNS regulation
Whether additional sessions would benefit your nervous system health
Scheduling follow-up appointments if desired
Following Your Session
Self care
Drink plenty of water to support your nervous system function
Rest when your body requests it
Pay attention to how your stress response changes
Notice improvements in sleep quality and daily stress management
Contact me if you have questions about your nervous system's response
After effects
In the hours and days following your session, you might experience:
Continued nervous system calming and better sleep
Improved ability to manage daily stressors
Increased awareness of your stress response patterns
Enhanced sense of nervous system balance
Greater ease in movement and daily activities
Ongoing Care
Many clients notice meaningful shifts within one or two sessions. Others find that a series of sessions allows deeper and more lasting change, giving the nervous system time to establish new patterns of ease.
There is no prescribed number of sessions. After your first visit Nancy will share her observations and discuss what ongoing care might look like for your specific situation. The pace and frequency of sessions is always your decision.
Some clients return monthly or seasonally as part of their ongoing wellness practice. Others come as needed. Both are welcome.
