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By Cali Calm If you’ve ever received craniosacral therapy, you may have wondered… “Wait… they’re just holding my head. Is anything actually happening?” It’s one of the most common questions clients ask. Unlike deep tissue massage or sports massage, craniosacral therapy doesn’t involve firm pressure or aggressive stretching. In fact, the touch is incredibly light—about the weight of a nickel resting on your skin. So how could something so gentle make people feel so relaxed? Wh

Have you ever noticed how your shoulders tense up when you’re stressed? Or how anxiety can cause stomach aches, headaches, or even muscle pain? That’s because stress isn’t just something we feel emotionally—it creates real physical changes throughout the body. One of the most important players in this process is a little-known nerve called the vagus nerve. It acts as the communication highway between your brain and many of your vital organs, influencing everything from your h

Have you ever noticed that your stomach seems to have a mind of its own? Maybe your symptoms flare up before a stressful event, after a difficult week, or during periods of anxiety. If you live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you’re not imagining it. The connection between your brain, nervous system, and digestive tract is incredibly powerful. At Cali Calm, we believe that caring for your nervous system is one of the most important things you can do for your overall heal