My name is Tara Brown. I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2015 and Reiki Master since 2019 with a specialization in CranioSacral Therapy and headache and migraine relief.
As an intuitive bodyworker, I am able to tune in and listen to the body allowing me to customize each session to your needs. My philosophy to bodywork is to be gentle, yet effective. Relaxation and calming the nervous system is always top priority as this allows the body to begin the healing process.
Learn about my different treatment modalities below!
Massage
Since the beginning of my massage career, I have specialized in headache and migraine relief. As a headache sufferer myself, I have a special interest in helping those who are plagued by chronic pain and headaches. With my combined techniques of CranioSacral Therapy, relaxation, myofascial release, acupressure, and stretching, I have helped countless clients with their headaches and migraines, muscle tension, restrictions and trauma. I have many clients who are now pain free and, in my experience, it doesn’t take long to start seeing results when consistent with treatments. I have even helped chronic migraine sufferers to the point they were able to discontinue their medications!
I also have years of experience and training in:
- Hip & low back pain
- Myofascial release
- Full body massage
- Relaxation
- Prenatal
- Stretching
- And more!
CranioSacral Therapy
In 2024, I began my CranioSacral Therapy journey and now, not only can I provide you with all the wonderful benefits of massage, I may actually be able to get to the CORE of what’s causing your pain and dysfunction! CST is a completely different type of massage, working directly with the Central Nervous System, resulting in a whole body experience providing not only headache and migraine relief, but also allowing improvements in immune disorders, brain fog, hormone imbalances, PTSD and more!
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on approach used on the CranialSacral system, the tissues and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord. CST releases tensions deep within the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, release restrictions and improve whole body health and performance. Our bodies continually endure and absorb stresses and strains, but when the body reaches it’s limits the tissues begin to tighten potentially affecting the brain and spinal cord. This can compromise the function of the central nervous system and nearly every other system in your body.
How can CranioSacral Therapy help?
CST improves the body’s own natural capacity to heal when trauma and disease processes become overwhelming for the system. It has been shown to help people with pain and dysfunction including:
- Migraines and Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- TMJ Syndrome
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Infant and Childhood Disorders
- Immune Disorders
- Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Anxiety and Depression
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- PTSD
- Learning Disabilities and ADD/ADHD
- Orthopedic Problems
- And Many Other Conditions
How does CranioSacral Therapy differ from Massage?
You remain fully clothed for the session and CST uses a much lighter approach as we are working in the more sensitive areas of the Central Nervous System. By releasing tensions in the Central Nervous System, it allows the body to relax and self correct naturally reducing pain and stress, strengthening your immune system and enhancing overall wellbeing.
90 minute Dual Massage and CranioSacral Therapy sessions are also available!
Usui Reiki
Usui Reiki is a Japanese technique for relaxation and stress reduction that also promotes healing. Reiki is even safe for people who are contraindicated for bodywork. It’s performed by lightly laying hands on or above the body and it can be it’s own stand alone session or added to a massage or CranioSacral Therapy service. A research study at Hartford Hospital found Reiki:
- Improved sleep by 86%
- Reduced pain by 78%
- Reduced anxiety by 94%
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