Core Body Therapy

Core Body Therapy Core Body Therapy is hands-on bodywork that combines the techniques of craniosacral unwinding and po Discover a new, pain-free you!

I'm Mary Hardin and I help football players and others recover from injuries and concussions, get out of pain, relax and unwind so they can get back to their lives and careers. I specialize in Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Integrative, holistic bodywork, Reiki, somatic trauma resolution, visceral manipulation, organ massage. Gentle, hands-on bodywork that helps unwind pain and trauma fro

m the inside out. We offer gentle, light-touch, hands-on bodywork that combines Craniosacral and Polarity Therapy to help improve your body's natural healing abilities. Because this work creates balance in your nervous system, it helps: Eliminate pain, unwind tension and stress, ease depression, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and create deep relaxation. Core Body Therapy specializes in helping football players and others recover from concussions and injuries so that they can get back to their lives and careers. Are you looking for new ways of coping with:

Headaches/TMJ
Knee or other joint pain
Neck and back pain
Anxiety
Depression/Grief
ADHD
Chronic Stress and Exhaustion
Feeling Disconnected from Life
Lack of focus
Feeling 'stuck'
Trouble sleeping

If this sounds like you, breathe easy. I offer a gentle solution that helps you unwind long-held patterns of pain and trauma. The work we do together honors your body's innate healing wisdom and listens to your whole being, not just your symptoms. People I work with tell me they:

Have Less or No Pain
Feel more focused and grounded
Sleep better
Have less anxiety
Are able to be more present in their relationships
Are more motivated to accomplish their goals
Feel deeply relaxed and centered

Want to know if this work is right for you? Call me today to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. 310.822.8068.

04/22/2026

Dr. William Garner Sutherland, a key figure in osteopathic medicine, significantly advanced the field through his development of cranial osteopathy, which has evolved into what is now termed osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine (OCMM). Born in ...

04/19/2026

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04/12/2026

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed that fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports every organ, muscle, and cell in the body, forms a quantum electromagnetic network. This network plays a crucial role in communication throughout the body, potentially acting as the primary system for transmitting information, even surpassing the traditional role of the nervous system.

Fascia, once thought to merely provide structural support, is now recognized for its far-reaching influence on the body’s functions. The quantum electromagnetic signals it produces help coordinate cell-to-cell communication, influencing everything from movement to immune responses. This discovery could completely redefine how we understand the body’s communication systems, suggesting that fascia acts as a fast, efficient, and widespread network connecting all cells.

This new insight has implications for various medical fields, including pain management, movement disorders, and chronic illness. Researchers believe that understanding how fascia interacts with cells on a quantum level could lead to innovative treatments for conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and even neurological diseases.

The revelation that fascia serves as a primary communication system is a major step forward in the study of human anatomy and could revolutionize how we approach healthcare. It underscores the complexity of the human body and the interconnectedness of all its systems.

04/11/2026

"Energy is the real substance behind the appearance of matter and forms." — Dr. Randolph Stone, founder of Polarity Therapy
⚡ How does this land with you today?

Fascia!
04/06/2026

Fascia!

Fascinating discovery in human biology is changing how we understand communication inside the body. Scientists have found that our fascia forms a quantum electromagnetic network that surrounds and connects every cell, acting as the primary communication system.

Unlike the nervous system, which transmits signals through neurons, fascia uses electromagnetic interactions to coordinate activities across tissues. This web-like network allows cells to exchange information efficiently, supporting movement, repair, and overall bodily function in a way that complements but can surpass the nervous system.

This finding stands out because it links science, innovation, and human health in a new way. Understanding fascia’s role could influence treatments in physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and bioengineering. It also aligns with modern research trends exploring how quantum-level interactions affect biological systems.

Even though invisible to the naked eye, fascia’s communication network is essential for life. Science continues to uncover these hidden systems, revealing that the body’s inner coordination is far more complex and connected than previously imagined.

Happy Easter Weekend!Take some time to relax and unwind with a craniosacral bodywork session. Reset your nervous system ...
04/03/2026

Happy Easter Weekend!
Take some time to relax and unwind with a craniosacral bodywork session.
Reset your nervous system for your personal renewal.

Feeling a bit off after the time change? Let a craniosacral bodywork session help align your mind, body and soul. Feel l...
03/09/2026

Feeling a bit off after the time change? Let a craniosacral bodywork session help align your mind, body and soul. Feel like yourself again! Calendar link in bio.

Feeling a bit off after the time change? Let a craniosacral bodywork session help align you mind, body and soul. Feel li...
03/09/2026

Feeling a bit off after the time change? Let a craniosacral bodywork session help align you mind, body and soul. Feel like yourself again! Calendar link in bio.

03/06/2026

Study Highlights the Real-World Impact of CranioSacral Therapy (CST)

A large prospective cohort study explored how CranioSacral Therapy is being used in real-world primary health care — and the findings are compelling.

✨ Safe and effective across all age groups — from infants to adults
✨ Significant improvements in pain, function, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
✨ No serious adverse events reported

This research reflects what many therapists witness daily in clinical practice: CST supports the body’s natural capacity for regulation, healing, and resilience.

If you are committed to integrative, patient-centered care, this study reinforces the meaningful work you do every day.

📖 Read the full article here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/The-use-and-benefits-of-Craniosacral-Therapy-in-primary-health-care_-A-prospective-cohort-study-_-Elsevier-Enhanced-Reader.pdf

02/22/2026

Migraines are often explained as a simple vascular problem.

Blood vessels dilate. Pain follows.

But that model is incomplete.

What drives many migraines is neurovascular inflammatory signaling — a coordinated interaction between nerves, immune mediators, and mitochondrial stress.

At the center of this process is the trigeminal nerve.

When activated, it releases CGRP — calcitonin gene-related peptide — a neuropeptide that increases vascular permeability, promotes inflammation, and amplifies pain transmission.

But CGRP release doesn’t happen randomly.

It is often triggered by mitochondrial stress inside neurons.

When mitochondria lose efficiency — from sleep disruption, metabolic instability, oxidative stress, or hormonal fluctuation — ATP production declines and reactive oxygen species increase.

That redox imbalance sensitizes trigeminal neurons.

Once sensitized, even minor triggers can initiate:

• CGRP release
• Neurogenic inflammation
• Mast cell activation
• Cytokine amplification
• Central sensitization

This is why migraines often correlate with:

• Insulin resistance
• Sleep disruption
• Hormonal shifts
• Chronic stress
• Gut inflammation

The blood vessel dilation is real.

But it’s downstream.

The initiating signal is inflammatory and metabolic.

This also explains why modern therapies now target CGRP signaling directly — because blocking vascular dilation alone does not address the upstream neural-immune cascade.

Resolution matters here.

When inflammatory tone stabilizes:

• Trigeminal sensitivity decreases
• CGRP release normalizes
• Mitochondrial efficiency improves
• Neural excitability lowers

What supports that shift?

• Stabilizing blood glucose
• Sleep optimization
• Magnesium to support neuronal excitability balance
• Omega-3 intake to support pro-resolving mediator production
• Riboflavin (B2) for mitochondrial support
• Stress regulation to reduce sympathetic overdrive

Migraines are not just a vessel problem.

They are a signaling problem.

And signaling can be recalibrated.

02/20/2026

A new study suggests humans can sense hidden objects without touching them, by detecting faint movements in sand. This unexpected form of “remote touch” challenges traditional ideas about how the sense of touch works.

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What is Core Body Therapy?

I'm Mary Hardin and I help football players and others recover from injuries and concussions, get out of pain, relax and unwind so they can get back to their lives and careers. I specialize in Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Integrative, holistic bodywork, Reiki, somatic trauma resolution, visceral manipulation, organ massage. Gentle, hands-on bodywork that helps unwind pain and trauma from the inside out. Discover a new, pain-free you! We offer gentle, light-touch, hands-on bodywork that combines Craniosacral and Polarity Therapy to help improve your body's natural healing abilities. Because this work creates balance in your nervous system, it helps: Eliminate pain, unwind tension and stress, ease depression, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and create deep relaxation. Core Body Therapy specializes in helping football players and others recover from concussions and injuries so that they can get back to their lives and careers. Are you looking for new ways of coping with: Headaches/TMJ Knee or other joint pain Neck and back pain Anxiety Depression/Grief ADHD Chronic Stress and Exhaustion Feeling Disconnected from Life Lack of focus Feeling 'stuck' Trouble sleeping If this sounds like you, breathe easy. I offer a gentle solution that helps you unwind long-held patterns of pain and trauma. The work we do together honors your body's innate healing wisdom and listens to your whole being, not just your symptoms. People I work with tell me they: Have Less or No Pain Feel more focused and grounded Sleep better Have less anxiety Are able to be more present in their relationships Are more motivated to accomplish their goals Feel deeply relaxed and centered Want to know if this work is right for you? Call me today to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. 310.822.8068.