BODY WORK, MASSAGE & CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

 

Hands-on therapies that restore balance, alignment, and calm.

At NEKAWA, I offer integrative bodywork, combining craniosacral therapy, remedial massage, joint mobilisation, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Each session is tailored to your unique needs — whether you’re seeking relief from tension, support with trauma, or a deeper sense of physical and emotional balance.

These sessions go beyond the physical. I work with your nervous system, fascia, and the body’s subtle rhythms to gently release stored stress, restore alignment, and enhance your body’s natural ability to heal.

What is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on modality that works with the body’s craniosacral system — the membranes and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Using light touch, I listen to the body’s natural rhythms, releasing areas of restriction to support better flow and balance.

CST is effective for calming the nervous system, supporting recovery from trauma, and relieving both physical and emotional tension. It’s subtle, safe, and deeply restorative.

What Conditions Can Bodywork & CST Help With?

Clients of all ages visit NEKAWA for support with challenges such as:

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, PTSD, and trauma

  • Neurodivergence: Autism, ADHD, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, tics

  • Structural misalignment, back and neck pain, scoliosis

  • TMJ dysfunction, jaw tension, post-braces discomfort

  • Arthritis, joint compression, repetitive strain injuries

  • Injury recovery and sports performance

  • Headaches, migraines, vertigo, sensory overload

  • Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, immune challenges

  • Hormonal imbalances and nervous system dysregulation

  • Auditory, visual, or vestibular sensitivity

  • Confidence blocks, emotional release, and body-mind integration

Special Focus Areas

Children & Teens
Gentle, non-invasive support for anxiety, sensory processing, growing pains, and emotional wellbeing.

Dancers & Flexible Bodies
Therapeutic work designed for high-range mobility, performance recovery, and postural correction.

Dental & TMJ Support
Intraoral cranial techniques to ease jaw tension, realign bite patterns, and relieve post-orthodontic discomfort.

Arthritis & Joint Support
Targeted decompression and mobilisation techniques to reduce pain and enhance movement.

Trauma Integration
Using SomatoEmotional Release to gently process stored emotional or physical trauma — from early life experiences to grief or medical interventions.

Completion of Biological Processes
A unique offering that allows the body to repattern unfinished emotional or physiological processes, supporting deep transformation.

Why Do Restrictions Occur?

Restrictions in the fascia or craniosacral system can result from:

  • Physical injury or accidents

  • Emotional stress or trauma

  • Surgery or medical procedures

  • Repetitive movements or posture patterns

  • Developmental or birth trauma

  • Dental or orthodontic interventions

The body compensates — until it can’t. This work helps unwind those stored patterns, restoring greater ease and coherence.

 

 

What to Expect in a Session

Sessions are calm, personalised, and carried out while you lie comfortably, fully clothed. Techniques may include:

  • Craniosacral holds and listening

  • Gentle joint mobilisation

  • Deep tissue or trigger point release (where appropriate)

  • Myofascial unwinding

  • Intraoral cranial techniques (for jaw/TMJ work)

Each session is guided by what your body presents that day. You might experience physical releases, emotional shifts, or deep relaxation. I’ll also offer simple self-care or movement practices to help integrate the work.

Further Reading 

Craniosacral therapy and mouth work

Craniosacral Therapy and Mouth Work

Treating anxiety with craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral Therapy and Anxiety

Session Options

  • 45 minutes — Targeted work on specific areas or issues

  • 60 minutes — Full bodywork or craniosacral therapy

  • 90 minutes — Comprehensive integrative session (recommended for trauma integration or combined therapies)

Children’s sessions — 20% discount (please enquire)

 

 


Clinic Locations

  • Auckland (Ponsonby): Monthly clinic (Saturday–Monday)

  • Whanganui: Please enquire

Online via Zoom available for hypnotherapy and coaching. See [Mind-Body Integration] for details.

Before You Book

Please complete the NEKAWA Consult Form before your first session. (One form covers bodywork and hypnotherapy — simply skip any parts that don’t apply.)

Southern Cross Easy-Claim available for clients with Wellness Package cover — please include your member number when booking.

Unsure what session is right for you? I’m happy to help you decide.