Craniosacral Therapy in Ballard, Seattle

Craniosacral Therapy

BALLARD, SEATTLE

Gentle, hands-on care that moves at your pace.

At One Connection Healthcare, craniosacral therapy appointments use light touch while you rest, typically fully clothed. We explain each step and check your comfort throughout the visit.

Gentle, hands-on care that moves at your pace.

Craniosacral therapy is a form of light-touch bodywork. At One Connection Healthcare in Ballard, Seattle, providers use gentle hands-on techniques while you rest, typically fully clothed, on a treatment table.

Appointments generally last 30–50 minutes. Treatment may be part of a broader care visit or scheduled as a dedicated bodywork session. We explain what to expect, check your comfort, and make room for questions along the way.

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✓ Care centered on your comfort | ✓ All bodies and genders welcome | ✓ In-person treatment in Ballard, Seattle

✓ Care centered on your comfort
✓ All bodies and genders welcome
✓ In-person treatment in Ballard, Seattle

What Is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy uses light touch and gentle holding techniques, often around the head, neck, back, and sacrum—the bone at the base of the spine.

At OCH, your provider explains where they plan to work and checks that you are comfortable with the approach. Treatment typically takes place over clothing, with adjustments made when needed and with your permission.

Some people seek craniosacral therapy for a quiet, hands-on experience alongside their ongoing care. Research has not established it as an effective treatment for specific medical conditions, and it does not replace appropriate evaluation or treatment.

Who Might Consider This Treatment?

You may be interested in craniosacral therapy if you prefer light-touch bodywork or want to discuss a hands-on approach with your provider.

People sometimes ask about this service while navigating:

  • Jaw, neck, or shoulder tension

  • Persistent muscle tension or discomfort

  • Headaches

  • Stress or difficulty relaxing

  • Tension associated with prolonged sitting

  • Ongoing pain as part of a broader care plan

These symptoms can have many causes. We’ll discuss your health history and goals before deciding whether this approach is appropriate.

Some OCH providers offer craniosacral appointments for children as well as adults. For infants and younger children, contact the front desk to discuss provider availability and an age-appropriate assessment.

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Our Approach to Craniosacral Therapy

Feeling nervous about a new treatment? We can move at your pace, explain what we’re doing, and pause whenever you need.

We recognize that receiving hands-on care can bring up physical sensations or emotions. You don’t need to have a particular response for the appointment to be worthwhile, and there is no expectation to discuss anything you would rather keep private.

Your provider may offer gentle breathing guidance if you find it comfortable. We make space for both the physical and emotional experience of receiving care without assuming that emotions need to be “released.”

All OCH providers offering craniosacral therapy have completed additional coursework beyond their naturopathic medical training.

Depending on your needs, care may include:

  • Detailed pelvic health assessment

  • Breath and pressure management

  • Gentle pelvic floor muscle retraining

  • Core and hip stabilization work

  • Posture and movement education

  • Nervous system regulation strategies

  • Manual therapy techniques, when appropriate

  • Home exercises and self-care guidance

  • Lifestyle and habit support

What Happens During an Appointment?

  • 01. Checking In & Discussing Your Goals

    We begin by discussing your concerns, relevant health history, and what you would like from the appointment. Your provider explains the proposed treatment and asks about any areas you would prefer not to have touched.

  • 02. Getting Comfortable

    You’ll typically remain fully clothed while resting on a treatment table. If clothing needs to be repositioned, your provider will discuss that with you first. Drapes or blankets are available to keep you covered and warm.

  • 03. Gentle Hands-On Treatment

    Your provider uses light-touch techniques and gentle holds. You can ask questions, request a change in position or pressure, or pause treatment at any time. Breathing guidance may be included if it feels helpful to you.

  • 04. Checking In Before You Leave

    At the end of the visit, we discuss how you feel and any questions that have come up. Together, we decide whether another session or a different approach makes sense within your care plan.

Before Your Visit

  • You may find the session restful or notice a change in how tense or comfortable you feel. You may also notice no change. Improvements in pain, sleep, or other symptoms cannot be promised.

    Let your provider know about any discomfort, worsening symptoms, or emotional unease during or after treatment. Your experience helps guide whether to continue, adjust, or choose another approach.

  • Tell your provider about recent injuries or surgery, significant medical conditions, and any areas where touch feels uncomfortable. If you are seeking care for new headaches, dizziness, or symptoms following a head injury, those concerns need medical assessment rather than bodywork alone.

    Gentle touch can still feel uncomfortable or bring up strong emotions. We can change the approach, pause, or stop. You are welcome to set boundaries around touch and conversation throughout the visit.

    For children, we adapt the appointment to their age, comfort, and ability to participate. Contact the front desk before booking for an infant or young child so we can help determine the appropriate next step.

  • We may bill eligible manual therapy services to insurance when appropriate. Coverage depends on your plan, the services provided, and your provider’s network status.

    OCH uses CPT code 97140 for applicable manual therapy services. You can ask your insurer whether this code is covered, whether authorization or a referral is required, and whether visit limits apply. Coverage for a billing code does not guarantee coverage for every treatment billed under it.

    Copays, deductibles, or coinsurance may apply. If your visit includes additional assessment or care, other billing codes may also be used.

    If you are uninsured or receiving out-of-network care, OCH bills according to its time-based office visit rates. Please contact our front desk for current pricing and an estimate before your appointment.

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Not every provider sees every age group, and appointment availability varies. Our front desk can help you find the appropriate provider.

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What People Are Saying About Us

  • "The attention is just great; the attitude of the team couldn't be better. Waiting time, facility, and everything else are great as well."

    -Patient

  • "Great clinic with a comfortable environment and providers who actually listen and care about their patients."

    -Patient

  • "As someone who has experienced fatphobia and medical trauma in the past, working with my provider at One Connection is a breath of fresh air. The entire team is so kind, attentive, and warm."

    -Patient

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’ve got answers! Check out these FAQs. If you don’t see your question answered here, get in touch.

  • OCH does not require a referral to discuss or begin this service. Your insurance plan may have separate referral or authorization requirements.

    If you are an existing patient, you can discuss craniosacral therapy with your provider. If they do not offer it, they can recommend a colleague.

    If you are new to OCH, you’ll need a brief assessment before beginning treatment. This can often take place immediately before your first session. Information from an outside referring provider is welcome.

  • Appointments generally last 30–50 minutes. Craniosacral therapy may be part of a broader visit or scheduled as a dedicated treatment session. Appointment length may differ for children.

  • The treatment involves light touch and gentle holds. Your provider will explain the approach and check your comfort. Let them know if any position, pressure, or contact feels uncomfortable.

  • Usually not. Treatment typically takes place fully clothed. If your provider needs to reposition clothing to access an area, they will discuss it with you first and provide coverage as needed.

  • Some OCH providers offer appointments for children. The approach and length of the visit depend on the child’s age, needs, and comfort.

    For infants and younger children, please contact the front desk before scheduling. We do not recommend this service as a substitute for pediatric evaluation or established treatment.

  • Please let us know. We can explain each step, adjust the treatment, or pause. You do not need to push through discomfort or discuss emotions you would rather keep private.

  • There is no automatic requirement to book a series. You and your provider can decide whether another appointment is useful based on your experience, goals, and broader care needs.

  • We may bill appropriate manual therapy services to insurance, but coverage is plan-specific. Contact your insurer and our front desk before treatment to discuss benefits, possible visit limits, and your expected costs.

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Curious about whether craniosacral therapy fits your care? Schedule an appointment at our Ballard clinic or contact our front desk for help choosing a provider.

We’ll take time to explain the treatment and discuss what feels right for you.

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