CranioSacral Therapy in Albany, NY

When Less Really Is More

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is one of the gentlest forms of bodywork we offer — and one of the most precise.

This subtle, hands-on therapy focuses on supporting the craniosacral system, which includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Rather than applying pressure or movement, CST works through listening, presence, and extremely light touch to help the nervous system settle and regulate.

For people who feel overwhelmed, sensitive, depleted, or overstimulated, CranioSacral Therapy offers a quiet place to land.

What Makes CranioSacral Therapy Different

• Uses extremely light touch — no pressure or manipulation

• Centers nervous system regulation rather than muscle work

• Focuses on listening to the body, not forcing change

• Ideal for people sensitive to touch or pressure

• Supports deep rest and internal balance

This is not massage in the traditional sense. It’s a modality rooted in subtlety, patience, and precision.

Pricing

• 60 Minutes — $145

• 90 Minutes — $200

A Quiet, Supportive Experience

Before

You’ll have time to talk with your therapist about what you’re experiencing — physically, mentally, or emotionally — and what brings you in.

During

Your therapist uses a light touch (often compared to the weight of a nickel) to gently assess and support the CranioSacral system. Sessions are quiet, still, and deeply calming. Many clients enter a state of profound rest.

AFTER

People often report feeling calmer, more grounded, and less reactive. Some notice improved sleep, reduced tension, or a greater sense of ease in their body over time.

CranioSacral Therapy works best when approached gently and consistently.

Areas Commonly Supported by CST

CST is commonly chosen by clients experiencing:

• Migraines or tension headaches

• Chronic neck or back discomfort

• Nervous system overwhelm or burnout

• Stress-related tension

• Post-injury or post-surgical recovery support

• TMJ-related discomfort

• Fatigue or difficulty resting

• Emotional stress held in the body

This work supports the body’s natural self-regulation rather than targeting symptoms aggressively.

The Approach We Use

Our CranioSacral Therapy sessions are informed by the principles developed through the work of Upledger Institute, which emphasizes gentle assessment, practitioner presence, and respect for the body’s innate rhythms.

At AMP, CST is always offered:

• With consent and clear communication

• Without force or manipulation

• As supportive care — not a replacement for medical treatment

Chosen for Sensitivity and Subtlety

Clients often choose CST when other approaches feel like too much.

It’s especially meaningful for people who need care that is quiet, non-invasive, and deeply respectful of sensitivity — whether physical, emotional, or neurological.

This is care that meets the nervous system where it is, rather than asking it to do more.

When Your Nervous System Needs Rest

If your body feels overwhelmed, sensitive, or stuck in a constant state of tension, CranioSacral Therapy may offer the kind of support that doesn’t ask anything of you — except to rest.

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