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 Devon, United Kingdom
This page lists current craniosacral therapists in Devon, United Kingdom. At present, the directory shows 13 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 Devon
Ola Chiropractic and Massage Clinic
Abbie Chappell is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Ola Chiropractic and Massage Clinic". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Abbie+Chappell). 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
Alison Macdonald
Alison Jane Macdonald is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Alison Macdonald". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Alison+Jane+Macdonald). 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 Forge
Alistair Edmunds is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "The Forge". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Alistair+Edmunds). 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
Orchard Terrace
Cherionna Menzam is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Orchard Terrace". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Cherionna+Menzam). 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
Kingsley House
Katie Taylor is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Kingsley House". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Katie+Taylor). 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
Gandy Centre
Philip Humphreys is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Gandy Centre". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Philip+Humphreys). 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
Stephanie Hodgson
Oxfordshire
Steph Hodgson is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Stephanie Hodgson". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the Body Intelligence + CSTA UK directory. 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: Body Intelligence + CSTA UK
Quiet Mind Centre
Steven Sear-Willia is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "Quiet Mind Centre". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Steven+Sear-Willia). 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
3b Queens Terrace
Tanya Desfontaines is a craniosacral therapist based in Devon, United Kingdom. Their practice is "3b Queens Terrace". Primary modality: craniosacral therapy. Profile is recorded in the CSTA UK directory (https://www.csta.org.uk/find-a-practitioner/?name=Tanya+Desfontaines). 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
More in United Kingdom
Common reasons people seek craniosacral therapy in Devon
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.