Craniosacral Therapy & Visceral Manipulation | The Health Nest
Katie Fairles is a Registered Massage Therapist based in Vernon, BC. Katie provides craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation at The Health Nest.
Katie Fairles, RMT, BSc
Katie Fairles is a Registered Massage Therapist with additional training in craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, muscle energy technique, and neural manipulation. She is known for her gentle, precise, and highly effective approach to therapeutic care—guided by the belief that the body has an innate ability to self-heal.
Katie’s treatments are rooted in deep listening: to the client, to the body’s natural rhythms, and to the body’s priorities for change. She works with patients of all ages and stages of life, offering pain-free solutions that restore function and support long-term wellness.
Education & Background
Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. She later completed her Massage Therapy diploma at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) and enjoyed the Vernon area so much that she chose to stay and build her practice here.
Katie Fairles is a registrant of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and also serves as the Academic Director at OVCMT, where she teaches foundational and advanced courses to future therapists.
Katie brings over a decade of clinical and educational experience to her work, along with a lifelong fascination with the human body and how it functions.
Craniosacral Therapy in Vernon
Katie offers gentle and highly effective manual therapy techniques, including:
- Craniosacral therapy
- Visceral manipulation
- Muscle energy technique
- Neural manipulation
Her work supports:
- Muscle and joint pain
- Digestive concerns
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Chronic pain
- Pre- and postnatal care
- Infant colic
Katie’s approach is ideal for those seeking non-invasive, restorative care. If you are looking for deep tissue massage, she recommends booking with a different practitioner better suited to that treatment style.
Treatment Techniques
Katie uses gentle, pain-free techniques, including visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and muscle energy technique, to support the body’s natural healing and restore functional balance.
Craniosacral Therapy
A subtle and deeply relaxing hands-on technique that supports the body’s craniosacral system—the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. By enhancing this system’s rhythm, craniosacral therapy may relieve stress and support the nervous system.
Visceral Manipulation
This gentle technique targets the connective tissue around the organs (the viscera) to improve mobility and function. Visceral manipulation may help relieve restrictions caused by trauma, illness, or surgery—and can produce systemic improvements in overall health.
Muscle Energy Technique
Based in osteopathic principles, this method uses gentle muscular contractions in specific positions to improve joint range of motion and functional mobility. It’s a collaborative technique that engages both client and therapist.
Neural Manipulation
This technique focuses on identifying and releasing restrictions in the body’s peripheral nerves and their surrounding tissues. Neural manipulation aims to restore mobility and reduce tension along nerve pathways, which can help decrease pain, improve movement, and support optimal nervous system function.
Treatment Philosophy
Katie believes that the most effective treatments come from paying attention to the body’s own guidance. Her work emphasizes:
- Thorough assessment
- Gentle, pain-free techniques
- Respect for the nervous system
- Support for natural healing
- Restoration of physiological balance
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Katie offers craniosacral therapy at The Health Nest in Vernon, BC.
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