Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Richmond, Virginia

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Deep listening. Somatic support. Body-oriented healing for wholeness.

WELCOME

I'm Marisa Manriquez, a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist supporting your journey toward balance, resilience, and embodied well-being.

Through gentle, attuned touch, I work with your body's natural rhythms to release chronic tension, calm the nervous system, and restore a felt sense of safety and wholeness. My approach builds capacity for presence, resilience, and resourcing—helping you reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and healing intelligence.

My work is shaped by trauma-informed healing, contemplative practice, motherhood, ritual, and a deep trust in the body's ability to heal. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, processing trauma, or cultivating deeper connection with yourself, I'm here to hold space with care and presence.

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Commonly Treated Conditions

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Commonly Treated Conditions *

  • By addressing underlying patterns of tension and supporting the body’s natural healing mechanisms, BCST offers relief and a path toward greater comfort and vitality.

  • BCST offers a gentle and deeply restorative approach to easing stress and tension. By working with the body’s natural rhythms and encouraging a state of profound relaxation, BCST helps to:

    • Release patterns of chronic tension stored in the tissues and nervous system.

    • Calm the body’s fight-or-flight response, promoting a sense of safety and balance.

    • Enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and energy, supporting overall vitality.

    • Create space for emotional release, fostering mental clarity and peace.

  • TMJ dysfunction and neck pain are common reasons clients seek treatment. BCST helps release tension and strain in the jaw, neck, and surrounding tissues, addressing underlying imbalances that contribute to pain and discomfort. BCST supports nervous system regulation, promoting ease, alignment, and long-term relief.

  • BCST provides gentle, supportive care for those recovering from traumatic head injuries. By working with the body’s natural healing processes, BCST helps release tension, reduce inflammation, and restore balance to the cranial bones and nervous system. This approach fosters deep relaxation, improves circulation, and supports the body’s ability to heal and integrate after trauma.

  • BCST provides a compassionate and non-invasive approach to addressing the lingering effects of trauma. By working with the body’s natural rhythms and self-regulating abilities, BCST can help:

    • Calm the Nervous System: Gently shift the body out of a fight-or-flight state into a place of safety and relaxation.

    • Release Trauma Held in the Tissues: Help the body process and let go of tension or patterns created during traumatic events.

    • Restore Emotional Balance: Create space for emotional healing without reactivating the trauma.

    • Rebuild Resilience: Strengthen the body’s capacity to self-regulate and respond to stress in healthier ways.

  • Early attachment patterns are formed in infancy and are deeply influenced by the bond between a baby and their primary caregivers. Disruptions in this bond, due to stress, medical interventions, or other challenges, can affect emotional, physical, and relational well-being throughout life.

    BCST offers a gentle and nurturing approach to repairing early attachment patterns by:

    • Creating a Safe Space: For both parent and child to connect and experience deep states of safety and presence.

    • Releasing Tension and Trauma: Helping to process and release stress or trauma held in the baby’s and parent’s bodies, often from birth or early experiences.

    • Supporting Nervous System Regulation: Promoting a balanced state of calm and connection, essential for healthy attachment and emotional bonding.

    • Fostering Emotional Connection: Encouraging a deeper, more attuned relationship between parent and baby through shared moments of stillness and healing.

  • Infant Craniosacral Therapy gently supports newborns in adapting to life outside the womb, addressing issues such as birth trauma, feeding difficulties, colic, and sleep disturbances.

    BCST helps release tension and promotes optimal development, fostering a sense of safety and balance in the infant’s body and nervous system.

  • In BCST, maternal care focus is on supporting mothers through the physical, emotional, and energetic transitions of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

    BCST addresses tension, stress, and changes in the body, helping mothers find balance, restore vitality, and connect deeply with their own essence during this transformative time.

IN-PERSON & REMOTE SESSIONS

Available by Appointment

Saturdays and Mondays at KOAN

Sundays at Boketto Wellness

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Dedication

This practice is dedicated to creating a space that is safe, and conducive to growth, healing, and freedom in reciprocity and communion with Nature.

Soul Witness is a reminder of your true essence,

the etheric bridge that connects you with all dimensions of being.

  • "Marisa creates a tranquil and comforting environment in which I could wholly relax and trust in her ability and knowledge of the body."

    Anonymous

  • "Craniosacral Therapy is the only process that I have found to be effective for managing sciatic pain. Marisa has been patient and caring; the treatment, effective."

    Marz

  • "Marisa is an extraordinary presence. She has an awareness of the internal and external forces that unite to manifest in the power of the moment – and she brings her knowledge of indigenous healing, earth based spiritual practices, embodied compassion and sacred movement to all her work."

    Arisika Razak

  • "Experiencing my baby's session felt truly groundbreaking! It truly opened my eyes to some of her cues I had been missing."

    Alyssa (on her daughter’s infant craniosacral session)

  • "Marisa created a safe and supportive environment for me to have a healing experience. I would definitely recommend craniosacral therapy sessions with her."

    Malia