Kelly Foss

CranioSacral Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

About Me

My Story

My first exposure to CranioSacral Therapy came years after I experienced a traumatic brain injury. It was then and is still the least invasive and most impactful healing modality I have experienced.

Fascinated by the interconnected nature of mind and body, I became a Certified Massage Therapist to deepen communication and restore balance between the two. Bodywork helps us move into the present, connect to our bodies, and heighten our perception of the physical experience. CranioSacral has helped so many heal on a more profound and lasting level than other forms of therapies. I am continually amazed and impressed by the intuitive nature of this work.


My Training

I specialize in massage therapy, eastern healing modalities and CranioSacral techniques. I trained at McKinnon Body Therapy Center in Oakland, California, completing the 500-hour massage therapy program. I have studied with The Upledger Institute over the past 4 years, and continue to take classes across the country to expand my learning across a variety of topics.


CranioSacral Therapy can be helpful for those experiencing:

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Chronic neck, shoulder, hip and lower back pain
  • Concussions and traumatic brain injury
  • Alzheimer's disease and dementia
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress and anxiety-induced tension
  • Emotional imbalances
  • Learning disabilities
  • Neurovascular and immune disorders (including Multiple Sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

My Personal Life
Outside of this work, I love yoga and mindful movement, hiking and soaking up nature, traveling and immersing in local cultures, reading all kinds of things (from Oliver Sacks and Vonnegut to trauma theories), navigating the complexities of these modern times and being present for the people in my life.


My Skills

CranioSacral Therapy

SomatoEmotional Release

Somatic Experiencing

Intuitive Bodywork

Five Element Acupressure


Professional Associations / Memberships

International Association of Healthcare Practitioners; Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals