Testimonials from Clients of Ocean Bodyworks

This client comes every two weeks for a “tune-up”:

It feels like coming home… It is nice to have a place where I can totally let it go.
— Dorothy S

Thanks again for the treatment on Monday. The knot in my shoulder blade that was really bothering me is 90% better, which is a huge relief.
— Jessica, Seattle, WA

This is from a mother regarding sessions for her young daughter and herself. Her daughter is coming in for sleeping issues:

Thanks for the great sessions yesterday. (My daughter) was in a very happy, playful mood after we left. We went home and she slept for her usual nap. After, we did some shopping and she was in great spirits. Before bed she was very fussy and loud (more than usual). She quieted down with breastfeeding and went to bed about 15 minutes after her usual time. About an hour and a half later she stirred a few times letting out a big cry/screeching sound a couple of times (I had never heard that sound from her before). She went right back to sleep. She woke up three times during the night and I went in and nursed her back to sleep. Today, she was a little groggy in the morning, but perked up this afternoon. She had a longer than usual nap around 11 am (over an hour!) and fell asleep in her car seat on our way home from her play class (which she absolutely loved!).

I was also feeling happy and peaceful after our session. I was a little anxious just before bed, but that sometimes happens… Today, I've been in good spirits for the most part. This morning was hard when (my daughter) was having a difficult time, but after her long nap my mood improved. No headache or anything else of note. I decreased my anxiety medication and have not been feeling more anxious than usual. That makes me VERY happy. I would really like to be off of that medication soon.
— Mary

My 2+ years of Craniosacral therapy with Jana was often hard work, but definitely helped send me on the way to a better, more centered life. Our work together taught me how to communicate with my body to get through both the good times and the bad. I learned so much from Jana and will always appreciate our time together.
— Cris P

I have a very demanding job, and it seems that taking care of other people and doing any volunteer work always comes before taking care of myself. I was a pretty active athlete before I suffered a major accident, so I learned to endure any pains such as sprains or bruises from playing any sports. I started to see Jana when a sprained ankle never seemed to get any better, even after trying several treatments over the course of several months. I was a bit skeptical of Craniosacral Therapy, but I was willing to try anything. I still see her today, and my initial skepticism is gone for two reasons: It really helps me both mentally and physically. I really appreciate and respect Jana’s honesty in her straightforward approach to the Therapy. She did not over-promise as to what it could do, but I find that it has done wonders for me. Her down to the earth approach and openness is something I don’t experience with (other) doctors. Thank you!
— Junko

This work is very different than traditional medicine; you have to be open to it. Some people are more innately open. Being a tough customer it took a while for me to notice improvements. Jana has helped me to become more open. After a number of sessions my hip pain is 80% better. Jana assesses the situation and helps guide me on the best path to wholeness. In my opinion Jana has entered into the “healing” category.
— Tim

Jana, Thanks you for being so caring and understanding. You are very wise and helpful with your thoughts. I also got a good night’s sleep.
— Busy Para-educator

I had a combination of emotional and physical stress-induced pain in my lower and upper back before I started seeing Jana.

I was a little skeptical of cranialsacral therapy, but tried to keep an open mind. On my second session Jana moved my legs around quite a bit. By the time I left I was completely pain free. That lasted for a day or two, then pain returned, but less severe.

On my fourth visit we had a great session. Before this session my pain was most severe in my upper back. By the next day, I felt fabulous. I have been able to resume gardening, house cleaning and aerobic exercise!

Jana has been a great help to me in a relatively short period of time. We worked together to bring me back to my cheerful self!
— Lesley Sullivan 

As the knot in my right paraspinals has come and gone over these recent weeks, I didn't want to jinx it by writing about its resolution prematurely. I feel comfortable writing you at this juncture, now 5 days later, to let you know that your treatment on Thursday allowed whatever was left to finally melt away. Your observations after the session were subtly astute and insightful. It is a tumultuous time right now and the session with you enhanced the cathartic nature of these times for me (large emotional release on Thursday PM). I look forward to sending others your way
— Zoe D., age 35

This work is very different than traditional medicine; you have to be open to it. Some people are more innately open. Being a tough customer it took a while for me to notice improvements. Jana has helped me to become more open. After a number of sessions my hip pain is 80% better. Jana assesses the situation and helps guide me on the best path to wholeness. In my opinion Jana has entered into the “healing” category.
— Tim

By the way, the SI joint discomfort I was having before my last appt with you completely resolved! It has been so great.
— JC, pregnant massage therapist

Your presence in the field of bodywork is a true gift to all of us. I can't tell you how much I appreciated the sensitive and deep session we did in June. I would recommend your work to any parent or child...
—Bette Lamont, OT, Executive Director,
Developmental Movement Therapy Center

Jana is THE best! Her touch, perception, and knowledge are insurmountable.
— Karen

Jana has helped me to overcome a past sports injury, and she has also helped me to continue to strive towards my goals of increased health and overall fitness.
— B.G.

…exquisite attentiveness
—Gary

I've gone to Jana for pre- and post-surgical knee pain, headaches, and a sore back from a fall. I'm not sure how she makes me relax but my pain is gone after 10-20 minutes with Jana. I always ask my Mom to take me to Jana's when I'm in a lot of pain.
— M. MCarthy, 9th Grade, Seattle

Jana is a compassionate, knowledgable, and skilled practitioner. I have benefitted immensely from the work I have received from her.
— Bethany, LMP, CCST

Jana has helped alleviate my pain from tennis elbow and a broken tailbone. I first assume I have to wait out the pain after an injury, then I remember that Jana can help. It's hard to imagine how she can facilitate the movement of fluid in my body while I lie there relaxing, but somehow it has a definite healing affect.
— L. Satin, busy Mom in N. Seattle

I am awed by the power of cranial sacral therapy to help me integrate my entire being. I arrive feeling like a puzzle with all my pieces jostled out of place. Then, during the session, I feel the pieces righting themselves and settling back into place. I find this effect to be more enduring than any other kind of body work that I have done.
— S. Bensman

In my last cranial/massage session, Jana noticed that my energy seemed very angry. I was not conscious of how angry I was until she asked me. Then it seemed obvious as I was almost trembling. We discussed the situation that brought on the anger as the cranial work continued, and she gave me some advice on how to perhaps defuse such a situation when confronted with it again. The very next day I had an opportunity to use the advice and it worked beautifully!
—Charles Price

Thank you so much for the cranial session. I have to say lots of stuff moved and reorganized. I felt much more balanced. I was spaced out at first but then came home and had lots of energy to work in the yard. It was so nice, I paced myself and didn't rush. I enjoyed it! My neck is much better, too. Amazing.
—Denise

Hi Jana,

I've been wanting to tell you how grateful I am for our session. I had been to the dentist and my jaw and face had been causing me severe pain. Until our session Sunday I had been taking Tylenol pretty regularly for the pain. And after it, I haven't needed any pain relievers! Thank you! Thanks again for the superb treatment—you do excellent work.
—Angie

I am a 54-year-old post-menopausal woman, and have been suffering with migraine headaches for 40 years. My headaches were sporadic but as I approached and passed through menopause the headaches became more frequent until I awoke every morning with a migraine. Some of the headaches sent me screaming to the doctor's office for shots of Demerol. I tried numerous prescription drugs, acupuncture, changed my diet and exercise routine, drank more water. I discovered that if I took Exedrin every morning it would keep my headache from growing into a full blown migraine. After years of a daily headache-Excedrin cycle, I tried Cranial-Sacral Massage. During my first visit, it seemed to me that the therapy was fairly imaginary, like a laying on of hands, and I left feeling a little skeptical. When I got home, I felt like I was getting the flu, with body aches and fatigue. The very next morning I awoke without a headache. I continued on with the therapy. During the past four months, I have had an occasional headache, but no full-blown migraine. I am so glad I kept looking for help and found it in Cranial-Sacral Massage.

—First Migraine at 14