25 - How Craniosacral Therapy Heals with Kate Mackinnon

A Conversation Beneath The SurfaceJoanne is joined by Kate Mackinnon, a craniosacral therapist, author, and advocate for gentle healing. With deep presence and years of experience, Kate shares how this subtle hands-on modality—focused on releasing tension in the nervous system—helps people reconnect to their bodies and access deep healing. From cancer patients to veterans, her work proves that the lightest touch can create lasting transformation.What The Body Wants You To HearKate offers a thoughtful breakdown of how craniosacral therapy works—not through pressure, but through quiet, attuned listening to the body’s own rhythms. She and Joanne reflect on the power of stillness, the body's inner wisdom, and how even dolphins respond to this energy. Kate also shares a couple of simple, practical tips to help you become more present in your own body, no matter where you are.Trusting Inner Wisdom Through TouchThis conversation invites you to rethink how you relate to your own body—especially if you’ve ever felt disconnected or dismissed. Kate shares how healing doesn’t always require fixing, but instead allowing. The episode ends with a special note: Joanne is attending Kate’s March retreat in Ireland, a gathering rooted in deep listening, nature, and reconnection. You might just want to join her.Learn more about Kate MacKinnon: kmackinnon.comFind a CST in your area: https://www.iahp.com/pages/search/  Veterans program and videos of before and after program: https://www.upledger.org/what-we-do/ptsd-relief.php Learn more about Sacred Spirals in Ireland March '26: [email protected] Kate's Book: From My Hands and Heart: Achieving Health and Balance with Craniosacral Therapy Chapters02:39 Understanding Craniosacral Therapy05:33 Kate's Journey into Craniosacral Therapy10:02 Finding a Craniosacral Therapist11:57 Craniosacral Therapy for Unique Groups14:43 Healing with Dolphins in the Bahamas18:26 Practices for Body Awareness22:31 Caring for the Caregivers24:51 Influence of Wayne Dyer26:58 Upcoming Retreat in IrelandLet’s chat! [email protected] Join the Innersense™ Communityhttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up Let’s Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/joannestarkman https://www.instagram.com/innersenseorganicbeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/innersensepro/ https://www.facebook.com/InnersenseOrganic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InnersenseOrganicBeauty Clean hair care & body productsUse code JOANNE15 to save 15% on first purchases at https://innersensebeauty.com/Want to elevate your salon? (New Pro Clean Color Line)https://innersensebeauty.com/pages/salonshttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/education