About craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch complementary practice. People commonly explore it for relaxation, stress, headaches, and musculoskeletal tension, but evidence for condition-specific benefits is mixed. It should complement—not replace—appropriate medical assessment and treatment.
Craniosacral therapy in Bristol, United Kingdom
This page lists current craniosacral therapists in Bristol, United Kingdom. At present, the directory shows 14 public listings with verifiable contact information. Each entry shows the practitioner's credentials, language coverage, and the public directory they were sourced from, so you can compare and reach out directly.
Craniosacral therapy in the United Kingdom is not a state-regulated profession, so anyone can call themselves a craniosacral therapist. Membership in voluntary registers such as the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA), the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP), or the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is one useful signal of training, insurance, and supervision; another is a recognised training certificate from an established school.
Before booking, ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and whether the practitioner coordinates with medical care where relevant. Sessions usually run 45 to 75 minutes; many practitioners offer a short first call at no charge. If a practitioner promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions, look elsewhere.
Practitioners in Bristol
The Practice Rooms
Claire Attridge is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "The Practice Rooms". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Claire+Attridge). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Bristol
Federica Olivero is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Bristol". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Federica+Olivero). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
The Centre for Whole Health
Helen Bradbury is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "The Centre for Whole Health". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Helen+Bradbury). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Neal's Yard Remedies
Ilona Simova is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Neal's Yard Remedies". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Ilona+Simova). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Bristol
Source: CSTA UK
Potential Space
Matthew Appleton is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Potential Space". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Matthew+Appleton). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
The Healing Rooms
Source: CSTA UK
Bristol
Pui Fung Leung is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Bristol". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Pui+Fung+Leung). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Leigh Woods
Rebecca Crossthwaite is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Leigh Woods". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Rebecca+Crossthwaite). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
24 Picton Lane Unit F, Rennison's yard Montpelier
Sade Banting is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "24 Picton Lane Unit F, Rennison's yard Montpelier". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Sade+Banting). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Alma Vale Centre
Tara Silvertho is a craniosacral therapist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Alma Vale Centre". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Tara+Silvertho). In the United Kingdom, craniosacral therapy is unregulated; many practitioners join voluntary registers. Membership in the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) or similar is one signal of training, insurance, and continuing supervision. Before booking: ask about training hours, the awarding body, professional insurance, and how they coordinate with your medical care if relevant. Avoid anyone who promises a cure, advises stopping prescribed medication, or refuses to answer practical questions.
Source: CSTA UK
Bristol
Source: CSTA UK
Bristol
Source: CSTA UK
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Common reasons people seek craniosacral therapy in Bristol
Based on what practitioners in this city say they treat most. Each link leads to a full guide with the research evidence, what a session looks like, and safety considerations.
How to choose
- • Check the practitioner’s completed training and its awarding organisation.
- • Verify professional insurance and any regulated licence they claim.
- • Ask how they handle consent, safety screening, and coordination with medical care.
- • Avoid anyone who promises a cure or advises replacing necessary healthcare.