Notes from the table.
Short essays on the inherent treatment plan, the autonomic nervous system, and the gentle shape of the work.
The Practitioner Skill of Being Present
Notes on grounding, neutral, and the third presence — the cornerstone skill that opens the door to a craniosacral session.
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Preparing for surgery — building a second line of support
The most important work of a recovery happens before the surgery. A short field guide to building the personal and professional team that carries you through.
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The discharge handoff — the most overlooked part of surgery
Most clients I see were never coached on what to expect at discharge. A few simple practices make the ride home, and the first night, much gentler.
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The first two weeks — meal plans, space, and what nobody tells you
A practical checklist for the period that decides how the rest of your recovery goes.
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When pain meds aren’t enough — a BCST view of pain
Why some clients feel worse on narcotics, and how Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy works alongside (not instead of) pain management.
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After the auto accident — what BCST adds to PT
Whiplash, subtle concussion, and the autonomic load of a crash. How craniosacral work fits alongside physical therapy in the months after.
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Sports injuries and the inherent treatment plan
Why athletes recover faster when the recovery plan is the body’s plan, not the protocol’s plan.
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Why “just listen to your doctor” isn’t enough
A care team is not a single person. Coordinating the people in your recovery is part of the recovery.
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The pain cycle — what to expect, and how to interrupt it
Pain has a rhythm. Understanding it changes how you treat it.
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Knee, hip, shoulder — joint replacement in the second half of life
A practical guide for seniors and singles facing a joint replacement, with a particular eye to the support structure.
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Healing after trauma — and the role of the autonomic nervous system
Why some traumas heal and others linger. A short introduction to the autonomic nervous system and how BCST listens to it.
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The Holistic Recovery framework — the three-step plan
Pre-surgery setup, the day of, and the recovery beyond. The framework I use with every client preparing for a procedure.
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Nutrition before and after surgery — what most people miss
A short, practical note on the food side of preparation and recovery. Not a meal plan — a frame.
Read noteGrounding, centering, and the window — three exercises for between sessions
A short set of practices clients use between BCST sessions to find the calmer state on their own.
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The Skill of Relationship — finding the sweet spot of contact
Before any work happens at the table, there is a question of distance. Notes on the second of the five practitioner skills.
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The Skill of Listening — letting the problem be there
Listening is more than hearing. Notes on the third practitioner skill, and why open-ended questions are at the heart of the work.
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The Skill of Recognition — “I see you”
The fourth practitioner skill is the one that most directly raises the autonomic nervous system. A short note on what recognition means at the table.
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The Skill of Conversation — verbal and non-verbal at the same time
The fifth practitioner skill is a dance. Notes on tracking, tone, and the body as the interface between visible and invisible.
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What is the Holistic Shift?
A re-orientation to the body’s blueprint, and the moment a session is asking for. Notes on what the shift is, how it happens, and what gets in the way.
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The Inherent Treatment Plan — the body’s own order of repair
Franklyn Sills’s working idea that has shaped the way this practice approaches every session.
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