Heartistic Healing

04/29/2026

A member of the community asked my view of craniosacral work. I've had regular craniosacral treatments for most of the last 6 years.

While I can't speak much about the modality, I have published a few articles about my experience with a particular practitioner, which has been profound. Our sessions and the connection we developed inspired my third Della the IPNB Ladybug book, “The Work is Not to Fix: Healing is Inherent,” which I expect to publish soon.

In the meantime, here are the craniosacral articles on the Trauma Aware America blog:

"Trust as Medicine: A Six-Year Journey in Craniosacral Therapy"
https://traumaawareamerica.org/2026/03/25/trust-as-medicine-a-six-year-journey-in-craniosacral-therapy/?amp=1

"Safe Hands Helped Me Face a Memory Too Heavy to Hold Alone"
https://traumaawareamerica.org/2025/10/13/safe-hands-helped-me-face-a-memory-too-heavy-to-hold-alone/?amp=1

"Rupture and Repair: How Breaks in Trust Can Be a Doorway to Something Better"
https://traumaawareamerica.org/2025/09/08/rupture-and-repair-how-breaks-in-trust-can-be-a-doorway-to-something-better/?amp=1

IMAGE: painting from my forthcoming Della book, about craniosacular work

04/25/2026

https://www.facebook.com/CraniosacralTherapyAssociationUk/posts/pfbid06v2CH1zQSZfg8v5yBLVhANE4MUJkXtjHQDcZ4hn377uDDTamopAv37LGKGDJbiUCl

Heather Graham says that CST is 'The Underrated Treatment She Swears By'.
The secret is getting out!

03/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1344364751065112&set=a.648365180665076&type=3&mibextid=wwXIfr

01/17/2026

Presentation by Dr. Stephen Porges: 'Love or Trauma – Insights from the Polyvagal Theory' at the Breath of Life Conference, London 2009. Dr. Porges was Profe...

01/11/2026

12/27/2025

Craniosacral Therapy and osteopathy are often described as gentle — yet many people report deep physical and emotional shifts after just a few sessions. In t...

12/21/2025

Quote from Dr Jim Jealous

11/12/2025

Michael Kern will be teaching an introductory weekend, Essentials of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, on March 14th-15th 2026, which can be attended in London or online. Cost: UK£75/£100. Further details at . For bookings please email

07/11/2025

In the fifth seminar, one of the topics explored is ignitions — a crucial concept in prenatal and birth-related work. Craniosacral therapists learn how to recognize and work with these profound imprints.

🌀 Ignitions – Embodied Imprints from the Beginning of Life. �Throughout the human body, several key ignitions occur — initiatory moments that activate our core life functions. These moments shape not only our biology but also our deep sense of self. Some examples include:

🔹 Ignition in the third ventricle of the brain – Here, the first movement and rhythmic intelligence of the embryo are activated. It marks the beginning of embodiment and structural formation.
�🔹 Ignition with the first heartbeat – The heart’s rhythm begins organizing blood flow and brings deeper layers of perceived safety and connection.�
🔹 Umbilical ignition at birth – The flow through the umbilical cord ends, and the baby’s own circulation is activated.�
🔹 Pulmonary ignition – The first breath opens the body to a new rhythm of life outside the womb.

These moments often occur under dramatic circumstances — rapid birth, medical interventions, separation from the mother, or respiratory stimulation. Such experiences can leave imprints in the body in the form of tension, difficulties with regulation, feelings of disconnection, or a sense of deep inner pressure.

💆‍♀️ Biodynamic craniosacral therapy allows these imprints to be gently and safely revisited. By listening to the body's rhythms and creating a supportive field, the body can rediscover its own pathway toward integration. The ignition sites — the third ventricle, heart, umbilicus, and lungs — may reopen in their own natural rhythm, without pressure, in harmony with what is currently possible.

08/20/2024

Here is an updated webpage citing more than 45 research papers and links showing the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy. Feel free to share:https://cranio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Research-MK-Aug-24.pdf

08/13/2024

Do you think you're stressed now? At least you're not a fetus anymore.

04/01/2024

May God send peace and abundant blessings upon my beloved Shayhk Sidi ❤️

The Guide ❤️