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 Ottawa, Canada
This page lists current craniosacral therapists in Ottawa, Canada. At present, the directory shows 118 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.
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 Ottawa
CST-T
Ontario 3Y1
Anna Crandlemire is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 3Y1, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy Certification. Listed credentials: CST-T. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Anna+Crandlemire). 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: IAHP
DOMP
Ontario 0C5
Aviva Cohen is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 0C5, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Healing From the Core, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Manual Approach to the Brain, Manual Articular, Neural Manipulation, Vascular Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: DOMP. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Aviva+Cohen). 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: IAHP
CAT(C), RMT
Ontario 8R2
Kathleen De Jesus-Gauthier is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 8R2, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: CAT(C), RMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Kathleen+De+Jesus-Gauthier). 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: IAHP
RMT
Ontario 0X7
Lori Trautmanis is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 0X7, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Manual Approach to the Brain, Neural Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: RMT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Lori+Trautmanis). 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: IAHP
Physiotherapist, CST-T
Ontario 3Y6
Marie-Céline St-Jacques is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 3Y6, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy Certification. Listed credentials: Physiotherapist, CST-T. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Marie-C%C3%A9line+St-Jacques). 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: IAHP
PT
Ontario 0H7
Nathalie Chartier is a craniosacral therapist based in Ottawa, Ontario 0H7, Canada. Primary modality: CranioSacral Therapy. Adjacent modalities in their training or practice: Healing From the Core, Visceral Manipulation. Listed credentials: PT. Profile is recorded in the IAHP directory (https://www.iahp.com/search-results/?name=Nathalie+Chartier). 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: IAHP
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Common reasons people seek craniosacral therapy in Ottawa
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.