Integrative Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy & Aston-Patterning in San Rafael, California
Experience Lasting Relief from Tension & Pain with Gentle, Hands-On Care and Whole-Person Movement
Experience a soothing and affirmative hands-on session combining the well-known disciplines of CranioSacral Therapy and Aston-Patterning®.
Bodywork Therapy
Go beyond a simple massage and find out how you can develop a deeper sense of your mental, emotional, and physical self, promote relaxation, relieve pain, improve circulation, and enhance your natural ability to heal.
CranioSacral Therapy
You can improve nervous system functioning, experience deep relaxation, and encourage your body’s own healing abilities. We can support your body’s innate capacity for healing and promote well-being and wonder.
Aston-Patterning®
Learn how the lightest of touches can help you release tension, and discover how gentle yet effective movement can help reshape the habitual ways you hold and move your body.
Our minds and bodies are an interconnected, holistic system. Bodywork therapy utilizes this interconnectedness to heal the whole you, and has been shown to be extremely beneficial in addressing a wide range of issues, including helping you:
Relieve anxiety and stress
Decrease chronic neck and back pain
Recover from soft tissue, muscle, and bone injuries
Alleviate liver issues from alcoholism
Improve joint restrictions, flexibility, and overall mobility
Ease menstrual contractions
Overcome headaches, migraines, and TMJ
Better cope with chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia
Resolve deep-seated emotional issues
Reset your parasympathetic nervous system
Clear the fog of heavy medications
Develop better posture and feel light
Experience a greater sense of relaxation, well-being, and wonder
I encourage you to contact me today, ask any questions you have, and find out whether bodywork therapy is right for you!
Bodywork Therapy Benefits
The Somatic Matters Experience
All work is done with your clothes on. At the start of each session we discuss your goals and I observe your movements, asking how you feel in your body.
I treat clients on a softer than usual massage table covered with a comfortable foam pad, allowing for immediate relaxation.
On the table, you can choose any position that feels comfortable – you will be supported with pillows to help you relax and allow your body to engage in its natural healing process.
During your approximately one-hour session, I will invite you to stand a few times in order to experience the work. This helps you integrate the changes you feel into your daily movements so you don’t walk back into harmful patterns. You’ll become more aware of why the movement patterns brought you in to see me, and you will receive a simple cue to help remind you of your reclaimed feeling of lightness.
While one session of Aston-Patterning® and CranioSacral Therapy can be very empowering, people typically experience the greatest benefit by scheduling at least 5 weekly sessions to start.
To get started, simply fill out a short request to schedule an introductory session, and I’ll respond within 24 hours to set up a time to connect, answer any questions you have, and book your first session. You can also call, text, or email.
About
Jonathan Frieman
Born with a severe hearing loss now well-aided by technology, I’ve practiced bodywork therapy for 40 years, since 1985. I was drawn to do so because I developed Crohn’s disease in my teen years, and that led me on a lifelong healing journey. After trying many modalities, the most successful hands-on experience was with Aston-Patterners and their movement cues. I felt inspired to help others feel as light and easy as I did when I rose from a practitioner’s table.
The accompanying movement work was especially helpful, bringing me a deeper sense of body awareness and freedom.
While training with Judith Aston, I also became certified in CranioSacral Therapy under John Upledger. That helped me become a better Aston-Patterner.
I love that both approaches are deep, tender and yet surprisingly effective. They are also easy for me to perform, which means you receive all the benefits of a caring touch. These two modalities are the most evocative of all the disciplines I’ve tried and I whole-heartedly believe they can help you feel lighter, freer, and more at home in your body, too.
Please contact me today with any questions you have. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you determine whether bodywork therapy is right for you!
“Jonathan’s CranioSacral session fostered relaxation and serenity. I would highly recommend his expertise.”
Kat D.
Here’s what some of my clients have shared about their experiences with Somatic Matters:
What Clients Say About Their Somatic Matters Experience
“Jonathan’s gentle and intuitive approach helped me reconnect with my body. The sessions provided lasting relief from my TMJ symptoms. I highly recommend Somatic Matters!”
David L.
“The combination of CranioSacral Therapy and Aston-Patterning® has been a game-changer.”
Emily R.
“Jonathan has mastered his craft. I have worked with nearly a dozen sacral cranial practitioners who are all quite skilled, however Jonathan’s work is in a class by itself … I highly recommend Jonathan as far and above anyone I have worked with.”
Jonathan E.
I value all of my clients’ experiences and am committed to making a meaningful impact on their healing journeys. Your stories of relief and transformation inspire me and validate my holistic approach. Please feel free to share your experiences and I look forward to hearing from you.
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