South Shore Massage Therapy

04/02/2026

✨🎉April is CranioSacral Therapy Awareness Month!!🎉✨

What Is CranioSacral Therapy?💆‍♀️

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve overall health.

CST was developed by Osteopathic Physician, John E. Upledger after extensive clinical research at Michigan State University. Established in 1985, Upledger Institute International has trained more than 125,000 therapists worldwide and offers more than 600 courses in 50 countries.

What Conditions Can Be Helped By CranioSacral Therapy?

CST complements the body’s natural healing processes. CST is reported by clients to be effective in helping to relieve a wide range of symptoms associated with:

*✨Autism
*✨Cancer Treatment
*✨Central Nervous System Disorders
*✨Chronic Fatigue
*✨Concussion Syndrome
*✨Fibromyalgia
*✨Headaches and Migraines
*✨Infant and Childhood Disorders
*✨Neck and Back Pain
*✨Orthopedic Problems
*✨Post-Traumatic Stress
*✨Scoliosis
*✨Spinal Cord Injuries
*✨Stress and Tension Related Disorders
*✨TMJ Syndrome
*✨Traumatic Brain Injury

How Does CranioSacral Therapy Work?

Few structures have as much influence over the body’s ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And few systems have as much impact on the central nervous system as the craniosacral system — the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord. Every day your body endures stresses and strains, and your structures work to compensate for them. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system, which can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord. The result is a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every
other system it interacts with. Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. Generally using about 5 grams of pressure (about the weight of a nickel), the CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing
around the brain and spinal cord. Soft touch techniques are then used to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body’s ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions.

✨ Book your appointment today at South Shore Massage Therapy and experience the difference that focused, specialized Craniosacral Therapy can make in your life.
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📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
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Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

03/02/2026

Chronic Pain Doesn’t Have to Be Your “Normal.” ✨

At South Shore Massage Therapy, I offer something truly unique in the Maritimes — specialized, certified Craniosacral Therapy designed to gently and effectively address chronic pain at its root.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) works with the body’s natural rhythms and nervous system, helping to release deep restrictions that often contribute to long-standing discomfort. Unlike forceful techniques, CST uses a light, precise touch to support the body’s own healing capacity.

🌿 How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help with Chronic Pain:

• Reduces tension in the central nervous system
• Eases persistent neck, back, jaw, and headache pain
• Supports relief from long-term injury patterns
• Improves overall relaxation and resilience
• Helps regulate stress responses that amplify pain

As the only therapist in the Maritimes certified in CranioSacral Therapy Techniques, I am deeply committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care. Chronic pain is complex — and it deserves a compassionate, skilled approach.

You don’t have to push through it.
You don’t have to “just live with it.”

✨ Book your appointment today at South Shore Massage Therapy and experience the difference that focused, specialized Craniosacral Therapy can make in your life.

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📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

02/11/2026

✨ Feel Better, Move Better, Live Better — Discover the Power of Craniosacral Therapy ✨

Have you ever felt like your body is holding onto stress, tension, or discomfort that just won’t seem to go away — no matter what you try? Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, powerful treatment that works with your body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance itself.

Unlike treatments that focus only on symptoms, Craniosacral Therapy gets to the root of the problem by working directly with the nervous system, helping release restrictions deep within the body. Many clients describe feeling deeply relaxed, lighter, and more connected with their body and spirit after a treatment.

🌿 Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy can include:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Relief from headaches, migraines, and chronic pain
• Improved sleep and nervous system regulation
• Support for emotional release and overall wellbeing
• Enhanced body awareness and relaxation
I am Craniosacral Therapy Technique Certified, with years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to continued learning — so you can feel confident you’re receiving skilled, professional care tailored to you.
If you’ve been curious about Craniosacral Therapy, or if your body is asking for something gentler and deeper, I invite you to experience it for yourself.

💫 Message me to learn more or to book your treatment today.
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📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

01/05/2026

At the start of a new year, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and gently ask yourself: What do I need right now?

So often, we move through life putting everyone else first—family, work, responsibilities—leaving our own well-being for “later.” But healing doesn’t happen when we are constantly running on empty. It begins when we make the choice to care for ourselves.

Craniosacral therapy offers a quiet space to slow down, listen inward, and allow your body to do what it knows how to do best: heal. By supporting your nervous system, this gentle work can help release stress, calm emotional overwhelm, and restore a sense of balance—especially during a season that can feel heavy or demanding.

As you step toward a new year, consider making choices that honour you:
• Choosing rest when your body asks for it
• Choosing support instead of pushing through
• Choosing to heal yourself, not as a luxury, but as a necessity

When you take time to care for yourself, everything else begins to feel more manageable. You show up more present, more grounded, and more connected—not just for others, but for your own life.
Let this season be a reminder that putting yourself first is not selfish. It is an act of self-respect and healing. And it may be the most meaningful gift you give yourself as you welcome the year ahead. ✨
📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to book your treatment
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

12/09/2025

💛 When Christmas Hurts: Finding Calm and Comfort Through Craniosacral.

For many people, this time of year is filled with lights, music 🎼, and celebrations 🎉.
But for others, especially those who have experienced loss or live with depression, Christmas can feel heavy, lonely, and emotionally overwhelming.
Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. Memories surface more easily, empty chairs are felt more deeply, and the pressure to “be merry” can make it even harder to simply get through the day. If this season feels like too much, please know you are not alone—and there is gentle support available.
Craniosacral Therapy offers a quiet, safe space for your nervous system to rest and reset. An SER® (SomatoEmotional Release) treatment goes even deeper, allowing the body to gently release stored emotional pain, grief, and unresolved stress—without having to relive or retell the story. The body leads the process, at its own pace.
Many people describe feeling lighter, calmer, more grounded, and better able to cope after an SER session. It can help soften the intensity of emotions, ease anxiety, improve sleep, and bring a sense of peace during an otherwise difficult time.
If the holidays feel heavy this year, it’s okay to take care of yourself in a different way. Seeking support isn’t a weakness—it’s an act of compassion toward yourself.
You deserve kindness, rest, and relief 🥰 —especially during the seasons that are hardest. 💫

📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to schedule your treatment.
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

11/25/2025

✨ Give the Gift of Deep Healing This Christmas ✨
Not sure what to get the people you love… or those impossible-to-shop-for friends and family?
Give them something truly meaningful this year — the gift of Craniosacral Therapy.
A CST treatment isn’t just a gift… it’s an experience of calm, release, and real healing.
Perfect for anyone who:
🎁 Carries stress in their body
🎁 Struggles with tension, headaches, or overwhelm
🎁 Gives so much to others and rarely takes time for themselves
🎁 Simply deserves a moment of peace and restoration
A gift certificate for CST says:
“I want you to feel better.”
“I want you to be supported.”
“I want you to experience deep rest and renewal.”
Thoughtful, personal, and genuinely helpful — CST is the kind of gift that lingers long after the holidays are over.
✨ Gift certificates available now ✨
Give the gift of healing this Christmas.
Your loved ones will thank you.
📍Contact South Shore Massage Therapy to buy your Gift Certificate 🎅🎄🎁
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

11/16/2025

Another amazing class with Ken Koles complete. I can't wait to use all my new techniques with clients starting tomorrow.

11/11/2025

Continual Growth for Better Healing 🌿

One of the things I love most about this work is that there’s always more to learn . I am dedicated to bringing you the best treatment I possibly can. Every new technique, insight, and approach helps me better support your body’s natural ability to heal with CranioSacral Therapy.

Over the next year, I’ll be taking four continuing education (CEU) courses to deepen my knowledge and expand my skillset. Each course adds new tools and perspectives that allow me to make your Craniosacral Therapy treatments even more effective, relaxing, and transformative.

I’m committed to lifelong learning — because you deserve the very best care possible. Thank you for trusting me on your healing journey! 💫

To Schedule your appointment contact me today at:
📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

10/27/2025

✨ Taking Care of Your Health with CranioSacral Therapy ✨

Your health is your most valuable investment, and caring for it isn’t something that should only happen when problems arise. Just like we maintain our cars or tend to a garden, our bodies thrive when we give them consistent care and attention. 🌱

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports your body’s natural ability to heal, release stress, and restore balance. Regular CST sessions aren’t just about addressing discomfort in the moment—they’re about keeping your system resilient, calm, and ready to meet life’s challenges.🌿 Why regular treatments matter:

They help release stress before it builds into something bigger.

They keep your nervous system balanced and responsive.

They encourage long-term health and well-being, not just short-term relief.

Think of CST as an ongoing conversation with your body—each session allows you to go deeper, create more balance, and build lasting resilience.

When you choose regular treatments, you’re saying yes to prioritizing your well-being, vitality, and peace of mind. 💛

Your health journey deserves steady, nurturing support—and CST can be a beautiful part of that commitment.

📅 To Schedule your appointment contact
South Shore Massage Therapy
Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
902-531-2191 (w) 902-299-0072 (c)
https://www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
https://southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com/

Business Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00am - 3:30pm Treatment Fees: 30 Minute: $50.00 60 Minute: $80.00 90 Minute: $110.00 Payment Methods Accepted: Cash Cheque Email Transfer

10/22/2025

✨ Feeling so grateful today ✨

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Heal It Forward Program through the Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation, and what a rewarding experience it was! 🌿

Through this amazing program, I was able to introduce four new clients to the benefits of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Watching them experience the calm, release, and healing potential of CST for the very first time was truly heartwarming. 💆‍♀️💫

The best part? Seeing their curiosity turn into understanding as they felt how gentle yet powerful this therapy can be for the body, mind, and spirit. Each session was a reminder of why I love what I do — helping people connect with their inner ability to heal. 💖

I’m so thankful to the Upledger Foundation for creating opportunities like this, and I look forward to continuing to share the benefits of CST with even more people. 🌟

To Schedule your appointment contact me today at :
📍 South Shore Massage Therapy
📞 Shelagh Barkhouse RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd, Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business) (902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

09/17/2025

🌿 Finding Healing After Loss with CranioSacral Therapy 🌿

Grief touches every part of us—heart, mind, and body.
Whether you’ve lost someone you love, gone through a major life change, or are carrying silent sorrow… it’s all valid. And it’s all held somewhere in the body.
✨ That’s where CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can offer gentle, powerful support.
CST provides a quiet space for your nervous system to settle, for your heart to soften, and for your body to let go of the tension grief often leaves behind. It’s not about “moving on”—it’s about moving through… with compassion and care.

💛 Benefits of CST during grief and loss:
🌀 Releases held emotion – CST gently helps the body unwind emotional tension that’s been stored deep within the tissues this is called Somato Emotional Release.
🌙 Brings calm to the chaos – Grief often puts our nervous system in a constant state of alert. CST invites your vagus nerve to relax, allowing your body to rest, come out of fight or flight and feel safe again.
🕊 Reconnects you with yourself – When loss leaves you feeling scattered or numb, CST helps bring your awareness back into your body and back to your inner sense of peace.
You don’t have to navigate loss alone. CST meets you right where you are—with tenderness, stillness, and the power to heal from within.

💬 If this speaks to you—or to someone you care about—please reach out. I’d be honoured to hold space for your healing.

📅 Now booking CranioSacral Therapy Treatments designed to support emotional wellness.

Shelagh Barkhouse, RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd.
Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business)
(902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...

09/08/2025

🌿 Healing PTSD Naturally with CranioSacral Therapy 🌿

Living with PTSD can feel like your nervous system is stuck in high alert, unable to fully rest, process, or feel safe. Flashbacks, anxiety, sleep disruption, and emotional numbness can make everyday life feel overwhelming.

✨ That’s where CranioSacral Therapy (CST) comes in.
CST is a gentle, hands-on therapy that helps calm the nervous system and guide the body out of fight-or-flight mode. By releasing tension and restrictions in the craniosacral system, CST supports deep relaxation and emotional healing—without needing to relive trauma verbally.
💚 Benefits of CST for PTSD include:
🔹 Easing anxiety and hypervigilance
🔹 Improving sleep and nervous system regulation
🔹 Supporting emotional release and trauma processing in a safe, grounded way

CST offers a subtle yet powerful path to healing—working with your body’s natural rhythms to restore a sense of safety, connection, and peace.

🌀 If you or someone you love is navigating PTSD, CST could be the gentle support you’ve been looking for.
Book a session and begin your journey toward deep, lasting healing.


📅 Now booking CranioSacral Therapy Treatments designed to support emotional wellness.
Shelagh Barkhouse, RMT, CST-T
128 Martins Point Rd.
Mahone Bay, NS, B0J2E0
(902)531-2191(business)
(902)299-0072(cell)
shelaghbarkhouse@hotmail.com
www.iahp.com/Shelagh-Barkhouse/
www.southshoremassagetherapy.weebly.com

Key benefits Deep relaxation & stress relief — CST calms the nervous system, lowering stress hormones and helping you feel more balanced and rested. Reduced pain and improved mobility — People...