Eps 12. Melissa Forehand VanderLinde - Treating Chronic Pain and Illness with Craniosacral Therapy

Melissa is a Tallahassee native. She went the Core Institute to get her massage license in 2000. She then went on to get a Bachelors degree in Dietetics from Florida State University in 2004. In thatsame year, she started studying CST at the Upledger Institute and she is now a teaching assistant for the Institute.Show Notes: 1:30 - What is craniosacral therapy? 5:05 - helping clients feel safe by having a neutral presence 6:10 - working with the inner parts through Internal Family Symptoms 9:40 - the manager, anxiety and exile parts  11:05 - treating traumatic child birth 12:40 - vagus nerve involvement 13:33 - long-haulers but not treating the diagnosis, rather treating the person 15:27 - being open and willing to experience healing through 15:51 - dramatic change for some in first session but deeper wounds take a little time17:00 - working with the emotions that surround an instance 18:37 - patient age ranges treated 21:12 - coping strategies and external stimuli 22:50 - recommendation to read the book “No Bad Parts” 23:55 - cultural differences Contact:Phone: 850-510-4877www.craniosacraltallahassee.com