In this insightful episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, I welcome an exceptionally experienced guest, Marni Matyus, to delve deep into the nuanced practice of craniosacral therapy and its profound connection with the body. As we explore Marni’s journey from skepticism to specialization in the realm of medical massage therapy, listeners will discover the delicate art of balancing the craniosacral rhythm with light touch. Marni shares her extensive knowledge on how emotional traumas are intricately linked with our physical state and how they can be released through somatic techniques, integrating a unique hybrid of deep and light therapy work. Together, we highlight the miraculous transformations that take place in clients who receive the right therapy at the pivotal moment in their lives, crediting the mystical synergy of therapist-client pairing. In this episode, Julie and Marni discuss: Client-Therapist Connection in Healing Massage Community and Collaboration Accessibility and Understanding of the Therapy Resources mentioned in this episode: Class: Craniosacral Therapy with Marni Matyus, Ke Kino Massage Academy Class: Balancing the Pelvis Class with Marni Matyus, Ke Kino Massage Academy More about Marni and KeKino Massage Visit Kekino’s Website My work has evolved in ways I never could have imagined. This is how I currently describe my job: I am a bodyworker/manual therapist My specialties are chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, disassociation, migraines, TMJD, neck pain, car accidents - especially whiplash and recovery from serious injury, neurological conditions, long covid. I often help people who are stuck in fight/flight and help them to stay in a more calm/grounded/regulated state. I have a lot of experience treating trauma victims and often work collaboratively with other health care providers. My training is in cranio-sacral therapy, somato-emotional release, medical massage, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage, orthopedic and osteopathic techniques, naturopathy, herbology, reiki, meditation, theta healing, I'm licensed as a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor with a certification in corrective exercise. I practice instrument assisted lymphatic drainage (Lymphstar Pro) as well as manual lymph drainage and a variety of manual therapy modalities. I teach classes for massage therapists in myofascial release, back pain, pelvic alignment, cupping, reflexology, cranio-sacral therapy, reiki/energy work, TMJ, trauma, and more. I often treat people who have suffered for years or those whose doctors can find no real answers for the source of their pain. I treat anyone who can benefit from my unique skill set. Most often I see stressed moms, postnatal, prenatal, people who spend too much time at a desk, elderly, frail, and those with complicated medical conditions or who are otherwise too sensitive for regular massage. My touch is deep when necessary, but I find that the most profound healing often comes from the lightest touch - highly focused and intentional. It is almost always gentle and pain free. I coach clients in shadow work, nutrition, natural health, non-toxic lifestyle, meditation, pain management, healing trauma that presents as chronic pain and/or limiting beliefs, movement, learning to feel, feminine embodiment, emotional regulation. Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy
