Jennifer Ursell CFT
Craniosacral Fascial Therapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Aromatherapist
I have 20 years of experience in holistic health and weave in those modalities into the sessions when appropriate.
I am consciously on my own healing journey of self awareness, moving through generational and childhood trauma. I continue to deeply listen to the signs around me, directing me forward on my healing journey.
I work with babies, children, youth, adults, elderly and horses.
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy on Pender Island BC
Fascia is like a web that surrounds muscles, bones, organs and nerves throughout the body. It helps provide structure, support, and protection, and it also plays a key role in movement and flexibility. It forms a complex system called the Craniosacral Fascial system starting at the brain, continuing down the spine and extending throughout the body.
Our bodies from birth through adulthood experience all types of traumas, whether that be physical traumas or emotional traumas. If left untreated, these traumas can give rise to chronic issues that people often come to accept as normal. In their journey towards better health, many discover that Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is the key piece they’ve been missing.
As Gabor Mate states, “trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”
CFT may be beneficial for: sports injury’s, physical and emotional trauma, PTSD, concussion, TMJ, scars, range of motion, pain, sinus conditions, whiplash, depression/anxiety, digestive issues and more.
To learn more check out Craniosacral Fascial Therapy.
Babies & young children
Holding space, deep listening, assisting in gentle releases, allowing the body to soften, find balance and self heal.
Craniosacral Fascial therapy & somatic healing address the experience of being in utero, the journey of being birthed and the resulting fascial strain on the physical body.
This is a very gentle, subtle modality, connecting in with the soul to open communication to release and adjust the experience of life from conception to birth and beyond. To provide nurturing, neutral support to witness the essence of the child gives the feeling of being seen, the authentic self.
Infants & Babies (0-2YRS)
CFT may be beneficial for: colic, sleep issues, issues latching/breastfeeding, hypertonic overall muscle tone, torticollis (neck twisted or turned position), plageocephaly (flat head syndrome, on one side), reflux, constipation, eczema, births with intervention (vacuum extraction, forceps, labour-born/non-labour cesarean) and more.
Young Children (2YRS +)
CFT may be beneficial for: tummy aches (stress related), childhood asthma, bed wetting, sleep issues, poo attachment, separation anxiety, fear of the dark, fears in general, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety spectrum, behavioural challenges and concerns ie: aggression, growing pains, nightmares and more.
Youth (7-14YRS +)
CFT may be beneficial for: tummy aches, childhood asthma, sleep issues, nightmares, fears in general, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety spectrum, behavioural challenges and concerns, growing pains, sports injuries, concussion syndrome and more.
To learn more about Craniosacral Fascial Therapy for babies check out Lori Hendrickson.
What does a session look like?
We start off with a verbal intake that takes about 5-10 minutes, learning about your past medical history and reason for the session. Onto the massage table in comfortable clothes, laying on your back I will assess your body starting at your feet. I connect and feel into the fascia, tissues, muscles, blood, organs, bones, ligaments and fluids in different area’s of the body. Deeply listening and feeling for any restrictions and or dysfunction within the body systems.
There will be hand placements and holds to support the body in fascial unwinding and movement. You may experience different body sensations, deep relaxation, pain reduction, emotional release and a new sense of being. I am here to assist and support your body in it’s own innate self healing wisdom.
Wear comfortable clothing, sessions are done on a massage table, with the use of the Healthy Wave 5 therapy far infrared PEMF Mat.
How many sessions?
Each body is different, I recommend 2-3sessions, weekly for anything that is acute to experience a shift/improvement and for chronic conditions it may take longer.
I do offer intensives 4 sessions in 4 consecutive days.
Testimonials
“Thank you it was wonderful. Set me up so well for processing and school stuff all weekend. I feel resourced and ease in my body, cared for, good energy levels.” - G.J
“Feeling deeply centred and grounded after my session with Jennifer!” - C.K
“I just had a most wonderful Craniosacral treatment yesterday. I went in with a lot of compression and tension through my head and that base-the-skull headache, as well as a jaw that never seems to want to relax. Jennifer is the real deal-incredibly gifted and intuitive.” - T.H.
"Jennifer approached both my horses with openness and respect. She has an intuitive nature, and was able to connect with both mares as if she has known them for decades. One mare had swollen hind legs that wouldn’t go down. She was able to move the fluid and the swelling was reduced by half the next day and completely gone in two days. My mare was more comfortable and energetic after her next treatment with Jennifer. My other mare has not been open to bodywork with others in the past, but she absolutely loved when Jennifer worked with her. Jennifer is a calm and kind person and I highly recommend her to work with you, your children, and your animals.” - V.C
Other Services
Trauma Imprint Repair (TIR)
All human bodies have experienced some form of physical or emotional trauma in their life time. Sometimes this energy gets stuck in the body causing disease and needs assistance to shift, move and heal.
Using somatic practices that involve dialoging with your inner healer guides the body to understanding the root cause of the experienced trauma. The held energy is able to communicate and be moved out of the body. This is combined with gentle, supportive Craniosacral techniques to assist the body in deep healing. This is a safe space, with out judgment to release and let go of held emotions that no longer serves the body.
Distance Craniosacral Therapy Session
Distance works well if your not able to attend a session in person. This work can be done anywhere you are in the world. Working with the physical, mental and emotional energy body. I connect to your energy body and with intention I work as if you where right in front of me.
We connect via phone or video call, a verbal intake, then the distance session begins.
Craniosacral Therapy for Horses
Gentle, highly intuitive, emotional, playful creatures.
Listening with an open heart. gentle touch, guided, moving energy, letting go.
What does a horse session look like?
I connect with the horse using my hands, listen deeply and allow the horse to guide me to an area of held energy, stored trauma, pain or discomfort. Sometimes stories show up, emotional releases happen, fascial unwinding occurs, an organ communicates, muscle tension melts away.
Disclosure: I am not a medical doctor, if you have a serious medical condition please consult with your GP before receiving Craniosacral Fascial Therapy.