CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that uses very light touch to detect and release restrictions in the body. The therapist carefully feels for tension patterns in the tissues surrounding your brain and spinal cord. When these areas are released, many clients experience reduced pain, decreased stress, and improved overall function.

How Might CST Help

Research and client reports suggest that CranioSacral Therapy may support people dealing with:

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Neck and back pain

  • Stress and tension-related problems

  • Jaw pain and TMJ disorders

  • Recovery after concussions or brain injuries

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Nerve pain

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Recovery after surgery

  • Emotional challenges and anxiety

How Does CST Work?

Your central nervous system (your brain and spinal cord) controls nearly everything in your body. These structures are protected by special membranes and fluid called the CranioSacral System.

When you experience stress, injury, or illness, your body often responds by creating tension patterns. These patterns can pull on the CranioSacral System, which may affect how your Central Nervous System works. Over time, this tension can contribute to various symptoms and make it harder for your body to heal itself.

During a CST session, I use very gentle touch (about the weight of a nickel) to evaluate how freely your CranioSacral System is moving. I check the rhythm and flow of the CerebroSpinal Fluid that bathes your brain and spinal cord. Then I use specific light-touch techniques to help release restrictions in the tissues connected to this system.

These gentle releases help your body return to a more balanced state. The treatment encourages your natural healing processes rather than forcing changes. Many clients report feeling deeply relaxed during sessions, and afterward notice improvements in pain levels, mobility, sleep quality, and emotional wellbeing.

CST can work well alongside other healthcare approaches, including physical therapy, massage, chiropractic care, and medical treatments. I recommend discussing CST with your healthcare providers as part of your overall wellness plan.

Welcome to Mercedes CranioSacral Therapy

From My Clients

  • William R.

    " I highly recommend Mercedes energy work. She's very skilled. My craniosacral therapy treatment relieved me of negative thought patterns and boosted my positive attitude and physical energy. I completely relaxed and felt energy flowing during my treatment to good effect. Thank you Mercedes!"

  • Jocelyn C.

    "I have found an oasis of peace and well-being during my sessions with Mercedes."

  • Brittany

    "Mercedes is an absolute gift to the Bozeman community. I stumbled upon her business while battling a week-long headache and decided to books some time per the recommendation of my sister-in-law.

    I'm so grateful that I did! Not only did Mercedes provide tremendous relief but I left feeling better than I have in some time.

    I highly recommend visiting her! I'll be visiting her as long as she's in business!"

  • Gail J.

    “I would like to express how very fortunate I have been to have found Mercedes Craniosacral Therapy.  In the past two years I have been grappling with some significant health issues including a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with fibromyalgia and migraines.  

    Mercedes has been so helpful in helping to alleviate the pain associated with my migraines in a non-pharmaceutical way.  And, she has just the right touch when it comes to a body already hurting from fibromyalgia when regular massage would just exacerbate the pain.

    We all have our own story to tell and if you are considering Craniosacral therapy I highly recommend Mercedes.”