VanSickle Massage Therapy

At VanSickle Massage Therapy, we strive to provide a unique and rejuvenating experience for our clients. Our cozy one-room massage clinic is located on the main floor of the beautiful historic property at 1480 Carlton Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our talented and dedicated therapist, Lauren, has honed her skills through extensive training at the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy. With a focus on holistic wellness, Lauren uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to address the underlying causes of symptoms, restore balance, and improve overall health and well-being.

Our Services

At VanSickle Massage Therapy, we offer a range of services designed to promote relaxation, relieve pain, and improve overall health. Our services include:

• CranioSacral Therapy: A light-touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, and improve whole-body health and performance.
• Massage Therapy: Our therapist uses a variety of techniques to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce muscle tension.
• Rapid NeuralFascial Reset: A targeted treatment that aims to restore optimal function to the nervous system and fascial network.

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive approach that has been shown to benefit a wide range of conditions, from migraines and chronic pain to stress and fatigue. CST involves a series of gentle manipulations to release tension in the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the soft tissues and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

How did Craniosacral Therapy Begin?

CranioSacral Therapy was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger. Dr. Upledger and his team of researchers conducted a series of experiments to test the existence and influence of the craniosacral system. The results of these studies explained the function of the craniosacral system and its use in evaluating and treating poorly understood malfunctions of the brain and spinal cord.

What Can I Expect from a Session?

A typical CST session takes place in a quiet, private setting, where you will remain fully clothed. The therapist will gently touch various parts of your head and body to monitor the rhythm of the fluid that surrounds your central nervous system. By carefully listening with the hands to locate areas of weak fluid flow or tissue motion, the practitioner can trace those areas of weakness through the body to the original source of dysfunction. Delicate manual techniques are then used to release those problem areas and improve the form and function of your central nervous system.

How can CranioSacral Therapy Help?

CST improves your body's ability to take better care of you. The body is a self-correcting mechanism, and CST facilitates the body's own natural capacity to heal when trauma or disease processes become overwhelming for the system. CST has been shown to help people with a full spectrum of pain and dysfunction, including migraines, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension-related disorders, and more.

2024 Promotion

As a student of CranioSacral Therapy, I am excited to offer a discounted rate on 60-minute dedicated CranioSacral Therapy sessions. These appointments will be very different from your typical massage experience, as you will remain fully clothed and lie face-up on the table for the duration of the treatment. I will be practicing a regimented approach called The 10-Step Protocol, which incorporates a full-body assessment with hands-on treatment techniques.