Rachel Thompson

Rachel Thompson is one of a small number of practitioners nationally who holds the Diplomate credential in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute, representing the highest level of certification in the field. Over eighteen years of practice, she has developed particular expertise in TMJ dysfunction, post-concussion syndrome, and chronic headache patterns that have not responded to conventional treatment.

Her sessions begin with a careful listening assessment — using extremely light touch (roughly the weight of a nickel) to evaluate the craniosacral rhythm and identify restrictions in the membranes and connective tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Treatment involves gentle sustained pressure at specific points to release fascial restrictions, improve cerebrospinal fluid flow, and restore mobility to cranial bones and the sacrum.

Rachel is thoughtful about managing patient expectations. She explains that craniosacral therapy works subtly and that some patients notice significant shifts within one or two sessions while others require a longer course of treatment. She frequently works alongside neurologists, dentists specializing in TMJ, and physical therapists, positioning craniosacral therapy as a complement to rather than a replacement for conventional care. Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes in a quiet, dedicated treatment room.