BioDynamicBody
What is BCST
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle yet profound non-invasive, hands-on treatment for the whole body. Performed on a massage table, the client is fully clothed and the touch is generally light and still. The treatment is focused on supporting the health of the whole being, especially the nervous system. This is the system that dictates all of the body’s functioning, constantly sending and receiving information. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists understand how an optimally functioning healthy nervous system performs. We are trained for years on how to use acute perception skills to perceive subtle physiological changes. We also are aware of the energetic map that underlies one‘s basic health and symptomology. We believe that health is never lost no matter what the ailment. We use our ability to identify the parts of the nervous system that are not functioning optimally and our awareness of the “always available health” in the body to assist the system in bringing itself back into balance. This supports greater ease and helps the body decrease symptoms.
What is a Session Like?
Sessions begin by sitting and talking about what your visit is concerning. Some people are looking for some relaxation and to remember the joy that exists in their life while others are in pain and looking for relief. Are you looking for physical, emotional, spiritual support, a bit of all or something else? We’ll discuss a brief health history and what you would like to get out of the session. As we move on through the session, you will be fully clothed, lying on a massage table in a supported and comfortable way. It is important that you feel comfortable and safe at all times. You will want to ask for any adjustments you need to the lighting, temperature, etc. I may ask from time to time what you are experiencing, and will assist you in staying present with whatever you are experiencing.
Location
I see clients in beautiful Sonoma Valley, CA in my private practice and as a provider for Cancer Support Sonoma. Cancer Support Sonoma is a non-profit providing integrative, complementary therapies for patients facing cancer treatment, celebrating recovery or entering their end of life due to cancer. For more information on services available, visit www.cancersupportsonoma.org If you are interested in the value that BioDynamic Craniosacral Therapy can bring to your life or the life of a loved one, please contact me with questions or for more information. In addition to BCST, I also offer Reiki Massage.
About
My name is Marissa Fitrakis and I am a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (RCST®) and California Certified Massage Therapist (CMT). I’ve been studying Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, other energy modalities, and Metaphysics for almost 20 years. I also have my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and spent much of my career working in corporate environments and later in the non-profit sector, most recently serving my local Senior population as the Program Manager for our local Senior Center. My interest in service and desire to be connected to my fellow human beings in a positive and authentic way, my observance of the ways in which we as humans struggle and face challenges, and my own personal story and healing journey led me to this point in time. From the first BCST session I received I knew this was something special that I would have in my life for a long time. I absolutely love and adore this practice and what it can do to calm the nervous system, alleviate and manage physical and emotional pain, and do so much to enhance one’s quality of life!