CRANIO DURANGO
Craniosacral Therapy for Heartache, Grief & Trauma
Connect • Heal • Thrive
THE BODY REMEMBERS
Loss, heartbreak, and difficult experiences don't only live in our thoughts. They're held in the body as tightness in the chest, a heavy heart, a guarded posture, shallow breathing, or a nervous system that never quite feels safe.
Talking about what happened is important, but sometimes words can only reach so far. Craniosacral work offers a gentle, non-verbal way to meet what the body is holding, at its own pace, without needing to retell your story.
In a quiet, safe space and with light, respectful touch, craniosacral therapy can help the nervous system feel safe enough to soften, allow held emotions to surface and release naturally, and support you in feeling more grounded and at home in your body.
A SAFE CONTAINER
Very light, non-invasive touch and a calm, unhurried space let your nervous system set the pace. Nothing is forced, and you're always in control of the session.
SOMATOEMOTIONAL RELEASE
When the body feels safe, emotional tension held in the tissues can surface and release, sometimes as tears, warmth, deep breaths, or simply a sense of lightness.
NERVOUS SYSTEM SETTLING
Helping the body shift out of a guarded, survival-driven state into deep rest, where integration and healing can take place.
What a Session Feels Like
You remain fully clothed, lying comfortably on a treatment table. The touch is very light, about the weight of a nickel, with no forceful adjustments or manipulation. Many clients drop into deep rest; others notice subtle releases, warmth, or a growing sense of ease. Sessions are available in 60, 90 and 120-minute lengths.
Ellen Smith
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Diploma (300+ hours of instruction) from
450+ client session hours since 2020
Why Cranio Durango
My practice is devoted exclusively to craniosacral work. It isn't an add-on to massage or another kind of bodywork. It's all I do, so you receive my full attention and everything I've learned from focusing on this one practice. Each session is dedicated to listening to your body and supporting your nervous system, guided by what your body is ready for, never rushed and never forced.
Craniosacral therapy can be a supportive complement to counseling or trauma therapy, but it doesn't replace them.