Rietta Brisco RMT

Registered Massage Therapy

CranioSacral Massage

in Kelowna BC

Providing trauma informed, inclusive, body positive massage therapy in the Okanagan since 2015.

Modalities and Conditions

Modalities

CranioSacral Therapy, Meridians, SomatoEmotional Release, Neuromuscular therapy, Myofascial release, Muscle energy, Visceral release, Pelvic stabilisation, Manual Lymphatic drainage, Hydrotherapy, Active/Passive release technique, Therapeutic Yoga

Conditions

Temporal mandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction
Headaches/ Migraines
PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Prenatal Care
Digestion
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, ADHD
Post Concussion Syndrome
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
Poor Posture
Musculoskeletal injuries
Scar Tissue and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Inflammation and Edema

CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release
Discover the healing potential of your body

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands on technique that can improve your body's ability to take better care of you. It has been shown to help a large range of pain and dysfunction, including:

PTSD and Stored Trauma

Difficulty managing daily stressors

Memory

Migraines and Headaches

Chronic Pain

Stress and Tension Disorders

Motor Coordination Impairments

Infant and Childhood Disorders

Spinal Cord Injuries

Post Concussion Symptoms

Chronic Fatigue

Fibromyalgia

TMJ Syndrome

Scoliosis

Central Nervous System Disorders

Learning Disabilities

ADD/ADHD

And many others

SomatoEmotional Release

SomatoEmotional Release is a process that can happen during your CranioSacral Therapy session. It can happen in cases where the body has been holding onto unresolved trauma in the tissues, causing chronic pain, headaches/migraines, insomnia, tension, depression, anxiety, OCD, and many other symptoms.

It is your bodies innate healing ability that stimulates this process. Signs that your body has started a SomatoEmotional Release during treatment can be subtle (sensations in your body, glimpses of images, smells, or emotions, or small uncontrollable movements ect), or is can be much more obvious (full memories, strong feelings in your body, fully formed emotions or expression of emotion, big movements in a limb or your full body, sensations of hot or cold ect). SomatoEmotional Release is done gently and with care, with constant communication during treatment. It can also be stopped at any time in cases where it starts to feel like too much, so you never have to process something if you are not ready. It's a completely unique process for everyone and can change session to session. Through this process, we are able to release and process that stored trauma, helping your body to heal and let go.

For more information and to see if CranioSacral is right for you, please email riettabriscormt@hotmail.com.

What to Expect

The minimum treatment time for first time patients is 60 minutes. Your treatment time includes assessment, hands-on treatment, and reassessment/education.

At your first appointment, Rietta will go through your medical history, and conduct a thorough assessment of your current condition or injury. This may take up to 15 minutes at the beginning of your visit to complete, depending on the complexity of your condition. These are necessary steps in order to determine the most effective treatment for your specific condition. There will be a short reassessment after your treatment, followed by patient education. Assessment time at subsequent visits will typically be much shorter.

During CranioSacral Therapy, you do not need to get undressed. Wear something comfortable and warm.

Cancellation Policy

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists' day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment and 36 hours notice for all 75 minute and 90 minute treatments. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file. For the first late cancellation the patient will be responsible for 50% of the visit fee, then all subsequent late cancellations the patient will be responsible for 100% of the visit fee.