Craniosacral Therapy · Upledger-Trained
Craniosacral therapy 
The quietest bodywork there is. Almost nothing happens, and that is the point.
Very light, sustained contact at the head, spine and sacrum — the opposite end of the scale from deep tissue. Lisa S., LMT trained through the Upledger Institute, the organisation that developed the modality. Worked into a full session rather than sold on its own: 60 min $120 · 90 min $175 · 120 min $230.
The short answer
Craniosacral therapy: 
Lisa S., LMT (Florida license MA58236, licensed since 2010) trained in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute and also holds the RCST credential. The work is light contact held for a long time at the head, spine and sacrum. It is not a separate service and it does not cost extra: massage here is one integrative session in three lengths — 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230. Ask for it at intake and the session is built around it. Monday through Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM with Niasja S., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening with Lisa S. Not available on Sunday.
If you want it as the focus of the hour, book 90 or 120 minutes — the work is slow by nature, and an hour tends to become a choice between craniosacral and everything else. See the full massage page.
What it actually feels like
It feels 
That is not a disclaimer, it is the description. The hands barely move. There is no stretch, no pressure to brace against, nothing to breathe through. People most often describe it as a long, still pause, and a fair number fall asleep.
If you came for the feeling of deep tissue, this is not that. Deliberately. They are opposite ends of the same therapist's range, and plenty of sessions include both — deeper work first, craniosacral to close.
It pairs well with a long session. At 120 minutes there is room for Thai stretching on the table, real bodywork, and a slow craniosacral finish, with nothing waiting for you afterwards.
Being honest about it
Whether it is 
We are not going to overclaim. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle form of bodywork. We are not describing it as a treatment for any condition, and your therapist is not diagnosing anything — that would be both wrong and outside what a licensed massage therapist does.
What we will say is that it is deeply quiet, that people who find conventional massage too stimulating often prefer it, and that fifteen years of practice is what makes very light work feel like something rather than nothing.
Pregnant? Lisa does not take prenatal clients, in craniosacral or any other modality. What we do offer is a dedicated 60-minute Prenatal Massage ($135) with Niasja S., LMT, Monday through Wednesday — side-lying and supported, pressure and positioning adjusted to your stage.
Cancellations. Twenty-four hours’ notice is required. Cancellations under 24 hours are 50% of service cost; no-shows, arrivals 15+ minutes late, or cancellations under 4 hours are 100%. All bookings require a card on file — no deposits. Phone call or text to (727) 218-7045 are the only valid ways to cancel or reschedule. All sales are final.
By appointment
Book the quiet hour — 
Monday through Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM with Niasja S., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening with Lisa S. Not available on Sunday.
Call or text (727) 218-7045.
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Craniosacral · Common Questions
Craniosacral 
Where can I get craniosacral therapy in St. Petersburg?
At The Bronze Lily, 2851 1st Avenue N in Historic Kenwood. Lisa S., LMT trained in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute. It is worked into a full massage session rather than sold separately: 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230.
What is craniosacral therapy?
Very light, sustained contact at the head, spine and sacrum. The therapist's hands barely move. It is one of the quietest forms of bodywork there is, and it sits at the opposite end of the scale from deep tissue.
What does craniosacral therapy feel like?
Like almost nothing is happening — which is exactly what it is supposed to feel like. People often describe it as a long, still pause. Some fall asleep. If you are expecting the sensation of a deep tissue massage, this is not that, on purpose.
Is craniosacral therapy a separate service?
No. Massage at The Bronze Lily is one integrative session in three lengths, and craniosacral work is one of the things Lisa draws on inside it. It is Lisa’s alone, so book it on her days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ask for it at intake and she will build the session around it. There is no separate price.
How long should I book for craniosacral work?
90 or 120 minutes. This work is slow by nature, and 60 minutes tends to become a choice between craniosacral and everything else. Two hours gives it room without rushing the rest.
Is Lisa certified in craniosacral therapy?
She trained through the Upledger Institute, the organisation that developed the modality, and is Reiki attuned as well. She has been a licensed massage therapist in Florida since 2010, with fifteen years in practice.
What days is it available?
Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening only, because craniosacral therapy is Lisa S.’s training and hers alone. Monday through Wednesday, Niasja S. offers the integrative session without craniosacral work. Not available on Sunday. Book online on Square, or call or text (727) 218-7045.
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