Bethany Fessenden, LMT

02/22/2026

There are moments in this work that truly take my breath away.

Recently, I had the honor of working with a sweet 10-month-old baby girl and her mama after a traumatic birth experience. Without sharing details, I can say there had been a lot of stress on both of their nervous systems from the very beginning. Baby’s body was holding so much — tension patterns, startle responses, a constant sense of alertness. Tummy time felt overwhelming. Her little arms were floppy, her legs stuck in a “frog” position, and she just didn’t seem to feel safe in her own body.

And mama… mama was carrying it all too. The worry. The questions. The lingering weight of a hard start.

Over the course of three gentle craniosacral sessions, I witnessed one of the most beautiful transitions. Baby began to soften. Her nervous system settled. She started enjoying tummy time, lifting her own head, bearing weight through her hands. Her legs came underneath her body. She began pushing up, sticking her little bottom in the air, preparing to crawl. The anxious, hard-to-soothe energy shifted into giggles, curiosity, and newfound strength.

Nothing I do “fixes” anyone. I simply facilitate space for the body to unwind and remember what it already knows how to do. Watching a family trust the process — especially when they’ve felt unsure or discouraged — is such a gift. Their determination and willingness to receive support made all the difference.

This work is so gentle. So respectful. And yet incredibly powerful for infant development — and truly for all ages. When we help regulate the nervous system and release restrictions in the body, everything else has a chance to reorganize and thrive.

I am so grateful to work with families as a unit. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in relationship. And being invited into that space is something I never take for granted.

My heart is full. 💛

02/10/2026

Fascia is the connective tissue that weaves through your entire body—supporting, protecting, and communicating with everything inside of you.

What I love about working with fascia is that it responds to signals, not force. Stress, emotions, and the nervous system all leave an imprint on the body. When life feels heavy, fascia can hold that tension.

Craniosacral therapy offers a gentle way to support the nervous system, helping the body feel safe enough to let go. When the nervous system settles, fascia can soften, unwind, and restore movement naturally.

This work isn’t about pushing the body to change—it’s about listening, supporting, and allowing healing to happen in its own time.

Sometimes, less really is more. ✨

02/06/2026

Join Kearsty Bogenrief and I this Valentine's Day for a unique couples experience in learning the art of massage for your partner. Book your slot now before they fill up!

02/04/2026

01/27/2026

Looking forward to this 🥰

01/20/2026

✨ Craniosacral Therapy: One Modality,
Many Expressions ✨

Craniosacral therapy can look very different depending on who’s on the table — but its impact is always just as profound.

👶 Infants may receive gentle, still touch while they rest or play.
🧸 Toddlers often move, explore, or hold toys as their bodies unwind.
🧒 Children & teens might chat, fidget, or drift into deep relaxation.
🧑 Adults often experience deep stillness, nervous system regulation, and release.

The form may change — toys, movement, quiet, or rest — but the effect is the same:

🌿 supporting the nervous system
🌿 encouraging balance and self-regulation
🌿 allowing the body to do its own deep healing work
Craniosacral therapy meets each person exactly where they are, honoring their age, needs, and unique way of processing — gently, safely, and effectively.

💛 Subtle doesn’t mean shallow. The quiet work is often the deepest.



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01/13/2026

🚩 Painful latch + “good weight gain” is a red flag 🚩

One of the most confusing things for parents is being told:
“Baby is gaining weight well, so everything must be fine”…
while nursing is still painful, exhausting, or damaging to the ni***es.

Here’s why those two things can exist at the same time — and why it matters.

When a baby has tension in their nervous system or cranial base (often from birth compression, positioning in utero, or a fast/difficult delivery), they may not be able to coordinate a relaxed, efficient suck.

Instead, they compensate by:
• clamping
• biting
• holding the tongue rigid
• using jaw and neck tension to get milk

That tension can still pull milk effectively — so weight gain looks “normal” — but it creates pain, ni**le damage, clicking, reflux, gassiness, or feeds that feel hard for both of you.

This isn’t a “bad latch.”
And it isn’t something you can fix by just repositioning.
It’s a brainstem and cranial base pattern — the place where sucking, swallowing, breathing, and jaw motion are coordinated.

That’s where gentle craniosacral and nervous-system-based bodywork can help.

By supporting the baby’s cranial base, vagus nerve, and fluid system, we can help their body come out of tension and into coordination. When that happens, the tongue softens, the jaw releases, and feeding becomes easier and more comfortable — for both baby and parent.

If nursing hurts even though baby is growing well, you are not imagining it.

Your body is telling you something important.
You don’t have to push through pain to make breastfeeding work. 💛

01/10/2026

This was so much fun this morning!

01/07/2026

What Is CST and why do you need it? Join me in March to learn about this amazing modality! 🙌💛

Bethany Kathryn

BV Health Hub

The Massage and Energy School of Buena Vista

01/06/2026

Craniosacral therapy gently supports the nervous system into a calmer, more regulated state—creating space for the body’s natural healing processes to re-emerge. The work is subtle, yet often deeply supportive for easing tension and restoring balance.

Beneficial for all ages, I have specialized experience supporting infants and during pregnancy, and intraoral care pre and post dental procedures, offering gentle, respectful care during these sensitive stages.

My schedule is open for bookings beginning January 12. If this feels supportive for you or your family, you’re welcome to reach out or book when ready.

https://bvhealthhub.as.me/schedule/d2d97328/?calendarIds=12591751

12/15/2025

The occipital base, or cranial gateway is where the body's deepest autonomic forces meet the tides of consciousness. When the occiput releases, the entire nervous system reorganizes - the head and heart reconnect. 💛

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