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A session shaped around the person, not a protocol.

Somatic & Integrative Bodywork

Gentle Unwinding

A gentle session centered on craniosacral work: light, sustained touch, subtle movement, and time to settle. Other techniques may be included to support what feels useful for you.

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About this session

Gentle Unwinding centers on craniosacral work, using light, sustained touch and subtle movement with time to settle. Contact may stay in one place for a while, often around the head, neck, back, or base of the spine.

Your practitioner may include other techniques, such as gentle myofascial work or supported movement, when they fit your preferences and the focus of the session. You can remain clothed, choose less conversation, and take time to get comfortable. There is no particular feeling or response you need to have.

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Options for your session

Ways to shape this session.

These are possibilities, not a preset. Choose clothing, draping, and every other preference on the day, based on your comfort. You can change your mind at any point; we’ll discuss how your choices shape the session.

Every session is gender affirming. Trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people are welcome with every practitioner. We respect your name, pronouns, and the language you use for your body; you decide what you want to share.

Clothing
Clothed · Mostly clothed · No clothing
Draping
Traditional · Minimal · Extra coverage
Oil / lotion
None · Light
Touch
Still contact · Gentle massage
Movement
Resting · Gentle movement
Conversation
Mostly quiet · Some conversation · Conversation welcome

Clothing is what stays on your body; draping is how sheets or blankets provide coverage. Mostly clothed means keeping most clothing on while allowing access to a specific area. No clothing still includes the draping we agree on.

Who this is for

  • You are curious about craniosacral work and prefer light touch to deeper pressure.
  • You feel wound up or tired and would welcome a slower session with fewer changes in position.
  • You want time to notice subtle sensations, or simply rest without needing to talk or have a particular experience.

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What we may explore

We will talk about where you would like attention and what kinds of contact, movement, and positioning feel welcome. Craniosacral work guides the session, with room to include other gentle techniques when they support what you need today.

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What the session may include

  • Craniosacral work with light, sustained contact and subtle movement.
  • Gentle contact around the head, neck, back, or base of the spine, according to your comfort and permission.
  • Other techniques, such as gentle myofascial work, rocking, or supported movement, when useful and welcome.
  • The option to remain clothed, use little or no lotion, and choose how much conversation feels comfortable.

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What to expect

Begin with a conversation about what brings you in, your preferences, and any areas you want included or avoided. Your practitioner will explain the approach and help you find a comfortable position. The work is slow and gentle, with pauses to notice what feels useful. You can ask for a change, take a break, or narrow or withdraw permission immediately. There is no particular sensation or response you need to have.

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Find your practitioner

Who offers this session

Meet the practitioners who offer this session. Choose a person whose approach feels like a good fit; current appointment times appear when you book.

Elodi Attwilde

Core Team

Elodi Attwilde

she/they

LMT-30017

Core Team · Bodywork Practitioner

Restful Swedish massage, craniosacral work, myofascial techniques, and movement-informed care, with room for your preferences and pace.

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Forest Hart

Core Team

Forest Hart

he/him

LMT-29159

Founder · Licensed Massage Therapist

Craniosacral, visceral, recovery, women’s health, and integration-focused care.

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Liza Patterson

Core Team

Liza Patterson

she/her

LMT-29230

Licensed Massage Therapist

Restorative Ayurvedic, Swedish, craniosacral, and myofascial care shaped with curiosity and collaboration.

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