Flow Zone Craniosacral Therapy

16/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Something fairly unexpected happened recently — I was formally diagnosed with ADHD. This was in April this year, after going through the NHS Right to Choose referral scheme and being assessed by ADHD360.

You may ask ‘why unexpected?’. Well….many people close to me could see I was ‘on the spectrum’ but I was pretty oblivious really. Until I started seeing clients who were ADHD’ers and working on their nervous system regulation. Whilst talking, several made the comment that they felt ‘heard and understood…because you’re one of us’

They made the interesting assumption that I was also an ADHD’er.

And they were right! I was indeed suprised how well I understood and related to their traits.

Another interesting factor was that some very common conditions often co-existed with ADHD.

* Anxiety/depression
* Addiction
* Chronic fatigue
* Global pain conditions such as fibromyalgia
* IBS

I have been misdiagnosed with anxiety/depression, struggled with addiction and also chose to give up my Industry Career due to burn out and exhaustion.

So really, I can thank my clients for me making the decision to finally get assessed. One curve ball that my clinician delivered at the end of the assessment process was ‘you’re clearly Combined ADHD (Inattentive and Hyperactive-Impulsive)…..but we think this is complicated by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). So…I’m waiting to be assessed for Autism also.

Far from being a setback, it’s felt like a homecoming. So much now makes sense, and I’m seeing myself and my work with new clarity. As a Craniosacral therapist, this diagnosis has deepened my compassion — for myself, and for the many neurodivergent clients I have supported and may support in the future.

I’ve begun noticing how my unique attentional style — intuitive, sensitive, and deeply attuned — is actually a strength in the treatment room. ADHD hasn’t made me “less than”; it’s made me more the therapist I’m meant to be. It’s helping me refine how I hold space, how I listen, and how I support nervous systems that don’t always follow the rules.

If you’re neurodivergent too — diagnosed or not — know you’re very welcome on my couch. 💛





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03/04/2025

🥏 Relieve Rotator Cuff Pain with Craniosacral Therapy! 🥏

I have recently developed a rotator cuff injury due to, of all things, daily frisbee 🥏 sessions with my dog ! 🫣

If you’re struggling with a rotator cuff injury, you know how frustrating it can be—stiffness, pain, and limited movement can make even simple tasks feel impossible. But did you know that craniosacral therapy (CST) can help accelerate your healing?

CST is a gentle, hands-on technique that works with the body’s natural rhythms to release tension and restore balance. While most treatments focus directly on the shoulder, CST takes a whole-body approach, addressing restrictions in the fascia, nervous system, and craniosacral fluid flow—all of which play a role in your body’s ability to heal.

✨ How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help:
✔️ Releases deep tension in the neck, shoulders, and spine that may be restricting movement
✔️ Enhances circulation to the injured area, promoting faster recovery
✔️ Reduces inflammation & pain without forceful manipulation
✔️ Restores neuromuscular balance, improving range of motion

I have worked with clients who have reported less pain, improved mobility, and a greater sense of ease after just a few sessions. If you’re looking for a natural, effective way to heal your shoulder, craniosacral therapy could be the missing piece in your recovery.

Ready to feel better? Send a message to learn more or book a session
Flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk

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16/03/2025

Craniosacral Therapy & Adult ADHD: A Natural Approach to Focus and Calm

Adult ADHD can feel like living in a constant state of mental overdrive—racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, and emotional ups and downs. These symptoms, coupled with the masking techniques we develop from an early age to appear ‘neurotypical’, can result in a downward spiral into exhaustion and clinical burn out symptoms if we cannot find support.

While medication and behavioral strategies are enormously useful and help many, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) offers an additional, gentle, hands-on approach that supports the nervous system in finding balance.

CST works by calming the body’s fight-or-flight response and enhancing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, helping to regulate brain function. Clients may report improved focus, reduced anxiety, and a greater sense of ease in their daily lives.

If you or someone you know struggles with ADHD, Craniosacral Therapy might be worth exploring. It’s a subtle but powerful way to support the mind and body in working together harmoniously.

Please see my website https://www.flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk/

27/01/2025

As a therapist, my mission statement is to ensure all members of the community, regardless of financial status, are supported and have access to help.

For this reason, I’ve worked at QMC for two and a half years and surely always will 🙏🙏.

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The Quiet Mind Centre, established in 1984, offers therapy and c… Chloe Neil needs your support for The Quiet Mind Centre for accessible mental health support

16/11/2024

Exploring the Connection: Shamanism & Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) on inspection, has deep similarities to shamanic traditions, merging ancient wisdom with modern healing. Both practices share a focus on the body’s natural rhythms, energy flows, and innate ability to heal. Shamanism’s emphasis on connecting with the unseen world and holding space for deep transformation mirrors BCST’s gentle, non-invasive approach to releasing trauma and restoring balance.

This interplay highlights how ancient practices can enrich contemporary therapies, fostering profound physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Probably the greatest book written on historical and contemporary Shamanism is ‘The Way of the Shaman’ by Michael Harner, highly recommended.

Also, many influential Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists have written candidly about the influence of Shamanism in the practice, including Micheal Shea and particularly Hugh Milne, in his book ‘The Heart of Listening’. Hugh Milne’s ‘Visionary’ approach to CST is very spiritually driven and is now considered a faction of its own, with a great deal of Shamanic overlap.

This year, I enjoyed doing further training on the subject of trauma at Fifth World Cranial, where participants do postgraduate work deep in the forest near Dartington. The whole feel is very shamanic with rituals and meditations influenced by this tradition.

I have volunteered at The Quiet Mind Centre, Exmouth for over two years, happily fulfilling my mission statement of providing donation only treatment to the community. This great practice should be available to everyone, regardless of financial status.

16/10/2024

Dynamics of Stillness are well worth getting in sync with. They will teach you self regulation like never before 💙💙💙

09/10/2024

What should you expect from a biodynamic Craniosacral therapist?

Craniosacral therapists facilitate the clients inner wisdom to provide the healing they need. Rather than being techniques based it is process based. As therapists, we are a witness to this and provide a safe and trustworthy container to promote whatever healing process is required. It’s about listening, and being with, rather than doing or forcing.

So what qualities can you expect from me as a Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist to assist you on this explorative journey?

* Impartial: They do not take sides, especially between the part of the client that wants to heal and the part that is reluctant to make a change.
* Nonjudgmental: Have no judgment of the client no matter what issues are brought up.
* Ego-subordinated: The session is about the client, not the therapist.
* Unconditionally present: Paying attention in the moment, as best one is able.
* Infinitely patient: Release will occur when it is ready, not before

All these qualities allow us, as therapists, to follow what we call the inherent treatment plan, which is the fundamental truth that the patients own system will reveal what steps are required for resourcing, self-regulation and healing, if it feels safe enough, listened to and heard without judgement.

Website: flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk
Telephone:07528674795
Email: info@flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk














The forest breathes and allows space. The relational field in biodynamics mirrors this..

08/09/2024

One thing I notice with a large proportion of clients I treat is that, what almost always accompanies stress related symptoms, fatigue disorders, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain and auto-immune problems is…..disregulated breathing.

Many of us, myself included at times, do not know how to breath properly and effectively.

This can exacerbate our symptoms, or even be a direct cause sometimes.

For this reason, I’m a big advocate of breathwork, but it HAS to be functional breath training, which assists us on a day to day basis.

I’m not a qualified breath coach (maybe one day 💙🙏) but I’ve spent YEARS studying the breath and breathing.

My go to for this work is a wonderful functional breath coach and manual therapist called Tara Bianca.

I highly recommend you check out her webpage, YouTube channel and Instagram
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Read about my journey into holistic health and wellness. From a shy, little girl who suffered with low self-esteem, lack of expression and debilitating gut dysbiosis. To a female business owner, sharing her wisdom and guidance in order to empower others on their journey to optimal health.

04/09/2024

Craniosacral therapy and biodynamics in particular can seem like a complicated business and sometimes difficult to convey what it can do 🤔😵

In fact, the wellness and health care industries in general can feel like a rabbit hole of scientific and technical information these days, overwhelming when you’re not in the best place physically or mentally 🤯🤨😫

So, in a nutshell, without any woo-woo or technical jargon, how can Craniosacral biodynamics help you, the person coming for treatment?

✨ Increases energy ⬆️
✨Reduces stress levels ⬇️
✨Improves hormonal balance ✔️
✨ bolsters immune system ✔️
✨Supports self healing and resilience 💙

If you would like to see potential improvements to general health in the above ways, please contact me as follows:

Website: flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk
Telephone:07528674795
Email: info@flowzonecraniosacral.co.uk

My fees are

First appointment (60 mins including free Case History) £50

Subsequent appointments 50 mins/£50

Package: 5 x 50 min appointments paid in advance at the end of first appointment £225

Payment by cash, card or bank transfer.

Please note, I have made some changes to the times I run private practice. I now can be booked as follows:

Mon-Fri: Evenings 6-9 pm
Sat/Sundays: 9 am-7 pm by arrangement

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29/08/2024

Wonderful description of the stress cycle. The Tibetan Buddhists call the getting ill part ‘purification’. Keep up the good work Tree of Life - Perinatal Support 👌💙🙏

Why, when we finally slow down and rest, do we end up feeling ill? That's me and River run down with a cold 🤒 😴

Anyone else notice that when you finally take a break or slow down, your body seems to fall apart?

It's an actual thing!!!

When you're constantly busy, your body stays in "fight or flight" mode, pumping out stress hormones that temporarily suppress your immune system. Once you finally relax, your body shifts gears, and the immune system starts catching up on all the imbalances it ignored. This can trigger illness or fatigue as your body finally processes what it's been holding back - 👌 good one body 🤣

✨ Spiritually slowing down allows your energy to rebalance. When you're always on the go, you might block emotions or spiritual needs, and rest gives your body the space to heal, sometimes bringing up symptoms as part of a "spiritual detox".

Whether it's your body finally dealing with stress or your spirit calling for deeper rest, getting ill when you slow down is your system's way of asking for care and healing.

Embrace the rest—it's part of the journey to a healthier you in your mind, body and soul 🌱💫

08/08/2024

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