CRANIOSACRAL HEALING CENTER
Integrative Health
ALLEVIATE PAIN, RELIEVE STRESS
FEEL BETTER
Welcome! My name is Adrian and I am pleased to offer the community the benefits of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and bodywork. My practice focuses on supporting people with life-enhancing holistic health to facilitate physical and emotional healing. Sessions are available in San Francisco, San Rafael and remotely.
"Adrian is a stand out Biodynamic Craniosacral practitioner with an innate ability to perceive rhythms, and rhythms within rhythms. He maintains ‘right relationship’ to allow a client’s blueprint of health to bloom and revitalize. Years of experience as a BCST makes me appreciative of receiving a session from a true talent. Thank you Adrian! Nina D
"Adrian is the most intuitive massage and energy therapist I have ever worked with. He is able to read your body and relieve the exact stress points and blockages that cause you discomfort. I always feel refreshed, re-connected, and energetic when I leave a session with him."
Justin M
Craniosacral Therapy - Bodywork - Long Distant Healing
In our modern lives many of us are operating on overdrive, multitasking and overstimulated with everyday stress. The goal of my work is to create a still calm space to aid the mind-body in utilizing the deep and natural healing forces present within. Whether I am helping a client with trauma, chronic pain or aiding in recovery from life stressors, this basic principle is the underlying foundation of my practice.I am offering a range of modalities including Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy, Lymphatic drainage, Therapeutic Massage and Reiki. My education background includes certification at Esalen Institute in California and NSW School of Massage in Australia. Prior to working in the wellness field, I practiced Law and worked in the humanitarian field at the United Nations Children Fund - UNICEF.I am a devoted husband and father of a toddler. I love nature, music and the opportunity to help people live better lives.
BIODINAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle restorative therapy derived from osteopath care. The biodynamic approach strengthens the whole system, creating a safe environment for healthy resolution of issues. It is beneficial in treating a wide range of conditions and can bring about profound healing at all levels: physical, mental, energetic and emotional. It aids in pain relief and encourages the nervous system, organs and musculoskeletal system to balance and heal. Craniosacral has been shown to be beneficial for people seeking help with a wide range of healthcare symptoms.Some of the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy:* Increase energy and vitality
* Relief of TMJ (jaw) disorders and migraines
* Helps with structural and postural imbalances
* Relief of tension, pain, stress and anxiety
* Supports healing emotional overwhelm and depression
* Helps with Post-op conditions
* Centering benefit (calms the mind and supports better sleep)
* Helps with trauma, after accidents or injuries
* Supports sense of peace and well-being for thriving of mother and growing baby
"Adrian is a true healer! I left feeling more like myself and aligned. I could really feel blocks being cleared, it made me a true believer in cranial sacral work." Karina P
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
A comprehensive treatment designed to assess and treat occupational, sport, and other pain or injury conditions. It is ideal for those who have an active lifestyle that requires some extra self-care. This massage uses soft and deep pressure to work on tight areas to release acute or chronic muscular tension + pain and restore flexibility in your body. Clients often leave feeling energized, lighter and more in alignment.
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE
Lymphatic Drainage Massage involves stimulating the lymphatic drainage system of the body for the removal of toxins and revitalization. This therapy has become a popular form of massage due to its potential health benefits. This type of massage aims to help the body maintain proper blood circulation, body fluid balance, and immune functions.
It also offers a safe and effective option for patients after surgery because it reduces swelling, bruising, and inflammation associated with surgery, while also improving circulation and reducing pain.
REIKI
Reiki helps you to return to a state of balance and harmony. Sessions will leave you feeling more calm, clear, grounded and at peace. Reiki energy is very intelligent, and flows to the places where it is most needed at the time to restore one to a feeling of balance and health.
You can also receive Reiki from your home remotely. The effects are just as profound as those experienced in an in-person session.
"Adrian Chaves is on my list of the top three best massage therapists ever, comparing all those spanning the past 20 years. From the first day I got a massage with Adrian, it was obvious how seriously he takes his work and how connected and experienced he is. That was last year and I still continue to call upon his caring and transformative talents. He provides the chance for me to let go of many emotional and psychological burdens and to feel a greater expansion and peace within my body. I walk away from each massage feeling like some deep healing has taken place"
Tracie S
TMJ RELIEF
Each treatment includes TMJ myofascial release techniques, cranial sacral therapy, trigger point therapy to help relieve jaw pain, headaches, migraines, sinusitis, tinnitus and facial pain.The session will consist of reducing tension in the muscles of mastication (chewing) as well as addressing other muscles that may be involved such as cervical (neck) muscles and even the shoulders and upper back.
"I grind me teeth badly, I was considering botox in my jaw or drastic work life changes because I didn't think anything would help. After 1 session with Adrian I feel hopeful that his Cranialsacral, TMJ skills will help me. I'd never tried this type of work and I was blown away by the relaxation and the amount of movement I felt in my sacrum, jaw and ankles. I also felt access to locked up emotions in a way I did not anticipate. Adrian's calm energy and massage introduction helped me relax and open up to a real healing" Kelsey K
Craniosacral Therapy - Bodywork - Long Distant Healing
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"We have known Adrian now for almost six months and during this time he has come to our home to provide full body massages for both me and my husband almost every other week. Adrian is exceptionally professional, warm and extremely personable. He has considerable skill as a masseur, and I would say has provided us with some of the best massages we have experienced either in Europe or Brazil. He balances the right amount of friendliness and privacy, allowing you to feel you are with a trusted friend, but still enjoy the privacy of a quiet, mindful experience. We are delighted to have found him and have recommended his services to many other diplomats in Brasilia." Susie & George Ballentyne, UK Embassy, Brasília, Brazil.
"Adrian is an incredible healer! I have really noticed a difference in my energy since visiting him. He’s also extremely kind and It’s such a relaxing experience too - would honestly really highly recommend!" Aisling Durcan, San Francisco
"I've been a regular visitor to Adrian and Innatus for almost a year now. Though I had a level of familiarity with many massage modalities and some energy work, I continue to be impressed with Adrian's style, compassion for others, passion for his work, and, extremely pleasant demeanor. In each session, Adrian is attentive, engaged and always finds the difficult spots that need to be worked out. He really is an A+ human and healer. Highly recommend. You'll leave feeling like a better person." James W Wevley, San Franscisco
"I had a wonderful massage from Adrian two days ago and still feel great. My arms feel longer, my shoulders feel lower and pain free and my spirit feels nourished. He has a gift for massage and for people. I would recommend his massage to anyone - amazing amazing amazing." Robyn Cooper's - Taekwondo player, London, UK.
"Adrian is such a wonderful therapist! Adrian listened to my concerns and worked on the areas that needed attention. His touch is nurturing and he holds a strong healing presence. I felt safe, heard and taken care of. Thank you Adrian!" Amanda Nascimento, San Francisco
“The benefits can be felt from the first session and evolves gradually, providing relaxation, sense of peace and serenity. Rarely professionals can combine good technique-skill and intuition so as to make the treatment a rich and valuable experience. Massage Therapy with absolute professionalism”. Márcio Andrade, Actor of Theatre, Brasília, Brazil
“Adrian has very intuitive hands which makes his massages a healing as well as a relaxing experience. You feel calm, revived and energised. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough – I think he gives one of the most holistic massages I have ever had.” Fiona McKenzie, PR Account Manager, London, UK.
"Adrian has come to us today and he is simply the very best massage ever… The energy he brings and the uplifting to the staff after he massages them is incredible". Kathy Howard, Fox Studios, Sydney, Australia.
"Adrian is an exceptionally intuitive therapist, always knowing where to focus and finding the perfect balance between massage and energy work. My sessions with Adrian have particularly helped to alleviate my neck and back issues, leaving me feeling simultaneously relaxed and energized. I highly recommend his services." Scott Prevost
"First, let me say that I am bodyworker and Reiki Practitioner - and I happen to be VERY picky about who I receive massage/bodywork from. When I booked an appointment with Adrian, my whole left side had been in pain (hip, lower back, leg). I had received a healing two days before and I knew i needed one more 'trick' for the pain to be fully released. I was also extremely tired and needed some time to relax, rejuvenate while getting the job done (aka: remove that pain, please!!). A session with Adrian just did all the above. Pain: gone. Feeling nurtured and relaxed: YES. Energy work: great.I think Adrian has this incredible ability to tune in to your body and really listen, to work with it, without forcing. Not only does he know a good amount of massage techniques, but mostly his quality of touch makes you feel safe, nurtured and well taken care of. His music was good, and relaxing - at some point I felt transported into the Amazon forest!I really appreciated his work, his very compassionate personality, and his big smile when he greets you. So glad I went out my comfort zone to try a new massage therapist/energy worker." Caroline Vigery