SOPHIE MASON
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
About:
Sophie is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist working in Frome and the surrounding areas of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. If you would like to book an appointment or find out more please get in touch.
What is craniosacral therapy:
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non invasive, touch based therapy which has its roots in osteopathy. It has been born out of an understanding that the subtle tissue movements and sensations from the body can be felt as a form of communication. A craniosacral therapist will listen to the body in the same way a psychotherapist might listen to your words. This can be a powerful way to find and maintain health, relaxation and vitality.
Who can it help?
Adults and children: Craniosacral therapy can be beneficial for all sorts of reasons. Some of these are physical or emotional pain, chronic illness, nervous system disorders, reproductive and pregnancy issues and autoimmune disorders.
It can also be a powerful way to take time for yourself and relax or to explore ideas, dreams and desires.
Babies: With its light touch and gentle nature craniosacral therapy is well known to be very helpful for babies. Their sensory experience of the world means that they are particularly sensitive to touch and are often very responsive to treatments. It can be supportive to bring a baby for treatment after birth to help them to process the enormous transitions of entering into the world. It can also help with colic, sleep issues, pain etc.
Appointments:
Your first appointment will last longer than any following appointments, usually at around an hour and ten minutes. We will talk through your reasons for coming and I will take a brief medical history before the session starts.
All appointments after this will last an hour. For all appointments I charge £50.
I will usually recommend that you have a few sessions to give time for your body to get used to craniosacral therapy. However in some cases it really does just take one session and it's important that you listen to what your body needs.
Appointments are usually held in my dedicated space in Frome. However if you have particular needs I am open to coming to your home. Unfortunately the space doesn't have disability access.
For newborn babies and mothers in and around Frome I will try to come to you for the first month postpartum if it's helpful.
Babies: When working with babies they will usually be held by the primary carer whilst I work unless explicitly discussed. I will always defer to the primary carer around the baby's needs and we will stay in dialogue throughout. Breastfeeding during the session is welcome and I have a nappy changing mat if it's needed!
Children: When working with children I ask that we commit to a few sessions if the child is enjoying it and happy to come back. Trust and a feeling of safety is an important factor in the efficacy of craniosacral therapy and I want your child to enjoy the process.
The sessions are child led and I use toys, books and drawing to help them feel comfortable and to build a relationship with them. They are also welcome to bring their own toys.
Education and Certification
Sophie has a diploma in biodynamic craniosacral therapy through Paul Vick and Nina Molyneux at Resonance and is a registered member of the craniosacral therapy association. She has trained with renowned mother and baby experts Sarah Nesling and John Wilks. She has regular supervision and attends ongoing CPD.
My craniosacral therapy space.
Contact / Book an Appointment
Please get in touch to find out more, or you can arrange an appointment with me via email or via the contact form. The date and time of an appointment will be confirmed mutually, when a booking request has been submitted and processed. Thank you!
LOCATION
I am based in central Frome with easy road parking. The exact location will be sent once you have booked in.
Testimonials
'I came to Sophie for cranio initially for a neck problem after suffering whiplash. I also had sessions to help me with back problems.
Each session was totally transformative, at the beginning I was in a lot of pain and by the end I had no pain at all. It was incredible. I also found each session to be deeply restorative at a level beyond the physical issue I went in with.
I felt very safe, very held, and I completely trust Sophie and her process. I couldn't recommend her more highly.'
Ben
'Every time I have a session with Sophie, I leave feeling like a weight has lifted and my energy has been unlocked somehow. Sophie is so calm and warm hearted creating a really safe and healing space.'
Tammy
'I have regular sessions with Sophie since I started seeing her 6 months ago. I’m amazed each time at how gentle and powerful the healings are - my body feels like all tension is gone and I am able to sleep easily and process my emotions much more deeply and calmly after our sessions.
She has helped with physical symptoms connected to my thyroid as well as supporting my digestion in feeling much less aggravated. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.'
Anna
'My treatments with Sophie were extraordinary. She really takes care of you, physically and emotionally, doing her upmost to work within your limits.
Sophie has the ability to go deep and there were physical shifts in my body that have been profound for my wellbeing. I can’t recommend Sophie enough.'
Rachel
'Sophie is incredible, she began working with my son, when he was just three days old. Craniosacral therapy helped hugely with his adjustment into this new world. After his session with Sophie I could feel he was more relaxed. This became even more noticeable when he began to suffer from silent reflux. He was in a lot of pain and Sophie helped to relieve the pressure on his tummy, relax his vagus nerve and keep things moving for him which was crucial.
After working on Sol, he would sleep in my arms, whilst Sophie began working on me. Cranial helped my body heal and readjust after birth. I would usually feel pain and aches at the beginning of the session & they would be gone by the end. I looked forward to our sessions very much. It was a very special time. One I will always remember.'
Charlie
'I knew that Sophie had a gentle touch, and was not expecting such a powerful healing.
I felt trust with Sophie, and was surprised as her healing movements over my body moved in correspondance to the ebb and flow of my thoughts at that time.
The session itself was powerful, and I felt very happy and needed to lie down afterwards.'
Katherine