Below are guidelines on how to best prepare for and what to expect during your Tibetan Cranial session
On the day of your session:
Avoid caffeine and any elective self-medications that can affect the nervous system, such as ibuprofen or aspirin. If you can wait until after your session before taking medications, you will receive more benefit. Do not skip any prescription medications without first checking with your doctor.
Please let me know before the session if you have taken any medications.
Please do not eat right before the appointment.
Wear clothes that will allow you to be comfortable lying on an uncushioned wooden TC table. Sweat pants, leggings, yoga pants, athletic shorts, T-shirts, sweat shirts, or pajamas work well.
Do not wear jeans or any clothing with metal, including metal zippers or buttons.
Please do not wear pants with belt loops, turtlenecks, or shirts with hoods or tight necklines.
You will need to remove any metal that can come off, including underwire, jewelry, piercings, belts, and removable dental appliances.
Please do not hesitate to let me know before your session if you have any questions or concerns.
During the session:
You will remain clothed during the session, except for shoes.
You will rest on your back on a specifically designed wood TC table, with your legs on a bolster to keep your back flat and comfortable.
At various times, I will move to your head, wrists, or feet to assess pulses. Based on the pulses, I will apply subtle touch to your head, face, jaw, neck and palette until optimum balance is achieved.
A small amount of oi typically will be applied when working with the neck and jaw. Please let me know in advance about any potential allergies or other sensitivities.
Traditionally, we will both be in silent mantra throughout the session. If you are not familiar with mantra, I will be happy to explain the practice and offer suggestions.
The session ends with a “seal” of the cranial plates, followed by a period of quiet relaxation to allow full integration to take place.
Sessions last approximately 60 minutes.
After the session:
Immediately after the session, you will need to take a short walk, for about 10 minutes, to integrate the work.
It is important to stay well hydrated for at least a day. Be sure to drink plenty of water, electrolytes, herbal tea, or juice.
The work will continue to integrate more over the days following your session. Please check in after 48 hours by phone or email.