by Ellyce di Paola | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear friends, I was introduced to Craniosacral therapy by a remarkable Physical Therapist, Shirin Irani, while I was recovering from a knee injury. Craniosacral therapy’s effect on me was profound: Beyond helping to repair my knee, Craniosacral therapy brought a sense...
by Ellyce di Paola | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Science Behind Touch and Its Healing Effects on Body, Mind, and Spirit As I reflect on the countless stories shared in my practice—moments of relief, resilience, and reconnection—I am continually drawn to the profound, yet often overlooked, science of touch. In a...
by Ellyce di Paola | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Body-Mind-Spirit Connection Dear friends, Have you ever noticed that pain is never just in the body, but weaves itself quietly through our emotions, thoughts, and even our sense of self? As I reflect on my own journey through recovery, and in bearing witness to so...
by Ellyce di Paola | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear friends, During our time in the womb, we are tethered inside the amniotic sac, protected and supported by its nourishing fluids and resilient membrane. And as we develop, we need the support and the resistance of this membrane to exercise our muscles, to grow our...
by Ellyce di Paola | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Touch is the first language we humans learn Dear friends, What a year it’s been! I have so many people to thank for making this year meaningful beyond my wildest dreams. I’m especially grateful for all of you and for the care I’ve received from my craniosacral circle,...
by Ellyce di Paola | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Hidden Toll of Chronic Stress Dear friends, When the oncologist cheers me on with “You’re halfway there”, I welcome her support and respond from my experience that the infusion of chemo itself is but a brief interruption; the experience of chemo, in my case,...