Meet Amy Sanders
Registered Occupational Therapist
Diplomate CranioSacral Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
Amy is a Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist, the Co-Founder of the Be Well Center in Austin. Amy holds a degree Occupational Therapy and is a licensed Massage Therapist.
She began her career working in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation settings, developing an understanding the body, with a focus to get to the source of the pain or discomfort that creates the symptoms manifested within the body system.
Amy has been utilizing CranioSacral Therapy and Myofascial Release therapeutic techniques for over 25 years, supporting her patients to awareness, recovery, and healing.
She encourages clients to access their self-healing mechanisms,
and support the body to self-correct and heal naturally.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy is an gentle hands-on, whole body therapy that offers the opportunity to create physical, structural and emotional changes from within.
CranioSacral Therapy was developed by John Upledger, DO, an osteopathic physician and clinical researcher at Michigan State University.
Our CranioSacral System is comprised of the tissues and cerebrospinal fluid that support and protect the brain and spinal cord. This system runs from the base of the spine to the head, and has its own motion based upon the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid. As a result of this connection, CranioSacral therapy has a direct impact on the health and well-being of our central nervous system.
The goal in a CST session is to evaluate the flow of this fluid, determine the tension patterns within the whole system,
and faciliate the release within the biological fabric of the body.
Life stresses and strains are processed through our bodies; When the load held becomes overwhelming, we develop symptoms.
CST helps your body to release the held somatic tensions, and allows for the deep connection with the part of us that knows what is needed to heal.
The result is reduced pain and stress, enhanced function, motion, and improved health and well-being.
What challenges can
CranioSacral Therapy address?
The
Safe and Sound
Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music. As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. The SSP involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider, in-person or remotely. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
Highlights of the SSP:
● A five-hour auditory intervention developed and patented by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of the Polyvagal Theory.
● Designed to reduce sound sensitivity, and improve auditory processing and behavioral state regulation.
● Activates the client’s social engagement system, helping to accelerate and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
● Supports physiological state regulation, allowing for greater resilience.
What Is Polyvagal Theory?
Developed by world-renowned researcher, Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system, and explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behavior. Understanding Polyvagal Theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through physiological, or “bottom-up” therapies, to help change and improve how we feel, think and connect with others.
The SSP Package includes
-5 hours of modulated music to be listened to over 10 days in 30 min. sessions
-Intial and midpoint session with Amy virtually or in office
-Self access to programming through your device at home
-Strategies for regulation of your own nervous system provided
-Autonomic Mapping and Education on the Polyvagal Ladder
$300.00
Click on this link for more information:
Email Info@amysanderstherapy.com for a 15 min free consultation
Contact Me
Contact Info
Phone
(512)- 963-0485 Please use this number if cancellations within 24 hours
Address
1906 West Koenig Lane Austin, TX 78756
Have a Look Around:
Resources and Reference:
CranioSacral Therapy: What is it and how does it work?
Upledger Concussion Study
Special Considerations for the C-Section baby
Myofascial Release: An Introduction for the patient
Effects of CranioSacral Therapy on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy for Veterans
Pain-Free Post Frenectomy Care
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
For more information about CranioSacral Therapy, please visit: www.upledger.com