Rachel Elion Baird, CST

Craniosacral Therapy and Integrative Therapeutic Bodywork

Rachel Elion is a craniosacral therapy instructor with 30 years of experience in the field. In addition to her craniosacral therapy expertise, she specializes in energy work practices: Reiki, Access-Bars, Body-Mind Advanced Energy Therapies. Her approach to each session is holistic. Connecting a foundation in the Esalen Integrative Approach to her deep well of skills as a clinical bodywork therapist, Rachel Elion customizes integrative techniques to address each client’s specific needs, guiding the restoration of balance and harmony. Her sessions are gentle and nurturing.

In Rachel’s Osteopathic Craniosacral Therapy (CST) practice, clients achieve deep meditative states of relaxation and bliss through the full activation of the CSP/ vis medicatrix naturae – the healing force of nature within. CST stimulates the body’s self-corrective mechanisms, and as such is wonderful preventative care. It is also highly beneficial for insomnia, migraines, Concussion/TBI, TMJ, Vertigo, whiplash, sinus and tension headaches, anxiety, depression, stress, digestive problems, back pain, and impact injuries.

Rachel has extensive education and experience in the following modalities:

• Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
• Integrative Therapeutic Bodywork
• Sports
• Esalen
• Trigger Point-Counter Strain
• Myofascial Release
• Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Pre and Post Natal and Thai Yoga bodywork
• Chi Nei Tsang (visceral)

Energy Restorative Techniques

• Flower Essence Therapy
• Acupressure
• Clinical Aromatherapy
• Rhythmical Massage
• Reiki
• EFT
• Access-Bars
• Body-Mind/Advanced Energy Therapies

Rachel Elion is also a yoga and meditation instructor and the Walla of a Kirtan band on-island.