A Trauma-Informed Approach to Nervous System Support
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, body-based modality that supports the nervous system. My approach blends light somatic touch, energy work, and intuitive guidance into one deeply restorative session.
craniosacral therapy IN nanoose bay, b.c.
You may understand the story.
You may know why you feel the way you feel.
You may have talked it through, processed it, and made sense of it.
But your body may still be carrying it.
Craniosacral therapy gives your system a quiet place to feel supported, without needing to explain, analyze, or figure everything out first.
Sometimes your body carries things your mind can’t always explain.
what is craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on bodywork modality that supports the nervous system and the body’s natural ability to heal.
Sessions are done fully clothed, with the client resting on a treatment table while gentle touch is used at the head, spine, sacrum, or other areas of the body.
The work is subtle, but it can create space for the body to soften, release tension, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease.
This is not massage.
It’s not talk therapy.
And it’s not about forcing your body to let go.
It’s a quiet, body-based approach that meets your system where it is.
The work is subtle, but intentional. I use light touch, intuition, and the cues your body brings forward.
A session may include:
- light somatic touch
- nervous system attunement
- intuitive guidance
- quiet integration time
The intention is not to force anything to happen.
It’s to create a space where your body can feel supported enough to soften, release, or simply be heard.
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my approach
~ craving a calm, grounded space to unwind and reconnect
~ seeking an approach that blends somatic, energetic, and intuitive support
~ open to the idea that the body can hold what the mind has not fully resolved
may be a GOOD FIT IF you're:
Craniosacral therapy may be helpful if you’re dealing with:
~ stress, anxiety, or overwhelm
~ grief or emotional heaviness
~ burnout or depletion
~ trauma patterns held in the body
~ a sense of feeling disconnected, stuck, shut down, or on edge
~ a major life transition that feels like it’s asking more from you than usual
I also support women who are moving through significant life changes such as perimenopause or menopause, as well as healers, caregivers, and intuitive people who spend a lot of time helping others.
how craniosacral therapy can help
who i help
I work exclusively with women. Each session includes craniosacral therapy, but my approach also weaves in energy work and intuitive guidance.
Typically, my clients are women who:
~ feel their body may be holding more than they can explain
~ are comfortable with work that is subtle, intuitive, and energetically informed
~ want a session that feels calm, grounded, and deeply present
~ are not looking for a massage or a purely clinical treatment
"I left our session feeling much more relaxed, and deeply cared for".
C.D.
I’m so grateful for my work with Chiara. Her craniosacral sessions created a safe and nurturing space where I was able to release emotions my body had been holding for a long time. Her presence is calm, intuitive, and incredibly supportive. I left our session feeling much more relaxed, and deeply cared for. Chiara is totally tapped in and holding space for deep healing to unfold. Thank you Chiara for this beautiful healing work.
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"I felt so deeply relaxed and more connected to my body after our session. "
J.L.
I felt so relaxed and more connected to my body after our session. Chiara has such a grounded and intuitive presence. I felt supported in a unique way that I hadn't experienced before. The session felt gentle but powerful and I noticed the effects for several days after. I'm thrilled that I found Chiara and can access this gentle and deeply healing work.
"I left your place feeling like I was floating and something had shifted."
R.H.
Thank you! I can't say how much our session helped me. I was seriously feeling so scattered and exhausted. Like tired to the bone. I left your place feeling like I was floating and something had shifted. I also had the best sleep of my life that night! Can't wait to come back.
details & pricing
Session fee: $130 for 75 minutes. This includes time for a brief initial consultation, hands-on craniosacral therapy, and a short debrief at the end.
Packages: Three sessions are available for $350.
My services are not covered by insurance or extended health benefits.
Location: Sessions take place in a quiet, private home studio in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. The address will be sent once your session is booked.
What to wear: You will remain fully clothed throughout the session. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Sessions take place lying down on a treatment table.
How to book: Email me at mysticalmagicalpractical@gmail.com and I’ll send you an online booking link.
This is an inclusive space where you're welcome exactly as you are.
Is craniosacral therapy helpful for trauma, anxiety, or stress?
Many people seek craniosacral therapy when they feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from their bodies, or stuck in survival patterns. This work does not require re-telling traumatic experiences.
Is craniosacral therapy like massage?
No. Although it's deeply relaxing, craniosacral therapy is not massage. The touch is light and subtle. Sessions are done fully clothed while resting on a treatment table.
Do you offer craniosacral therapy near Nanaimo or Parksville?
Yes. I offer in-person craniosacral therapy in Nanoose Bay, BC, and regularly work with clients from Nanaimo, Parksville, and the Oceanside area.
Who do you work with?
I work with women of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. My clients are often open to energy, intuition, spiritual connection, and body-based healing.
How do I book a session?
Email me at mysticalmagicalpractical@gmail.com and I’ll send you an online booking link.
FAQ's
about
“You’re like a head on a stick.”
That’s what a healer once said to me, referring to how disconnected I was from my own body.
I laughed at the time.
I remember thinking, what does my body have to do with anything?
Years later, I finally understood.
I’d spent a long time in talk therapy, which was incredibly helpful. But there was still something I couldn’t quite reach by thinking, analyzing, or trying to understand everything on an intellectual level.
Once I started including my body in my healing process, things began to get better.
Not all at once.
Not dramatically.
But meaningfully.
I began to understand that the body carries things the mind can’t always explain or even remember.
And sometimes, healing asks us to start listening in a different way.
That's what brought me to this work.
I believe healing is possible, even if you feel numb, disconnected, or unsure where to begin.
Your body is not the problem.
It's the doorway.
- Chiara
"I needed a space where i could admit to myself what i actually wanted."
Leone P.
It had been a really long time since I'd put myself first. At work, in my marriage, and with my own kids. But after the kids left, I had to figure out what I wanted and that was extremely uncomfortable for me. I had this niggling feeling that I wanted to go back to school but at my age, that felt really intimidating and kind of late in the game. But I couldn't let it go. Anyway, long story short, I'm going back to school in the fall to become a therapist and I could not be more excited. I finally stopped dismissing myself and I'm going after what I want for the first time in a really long time. I really feel like tapping into my intuition with some help from you was critical in finding the motivation and the belief that I could do this at 53! Thank you!
"I didn't realize how much i was ignoring my gut feelings".
Richard C.
I was struggling to lead my organization as we'd just gone through a significant period of growth. I knew I needed help and felt I needed an approach that was different from the more traditional advice I'd sought out before. Chiara was recommended to me and my work with her was transformational for both me and my team. As a result of our work, I have a stronger internal compass for making decisions and in many ways, she helped me see that I already knew what to do. I'd just been afraid to go ahead and do it.