CRANIOSACRAL &
FUNCTIONAL MANUAL THERAPY
IFS-INFORMED
SOMATIC COACHING
WELCOME,
I AM ELENA
I am a craniosacral and functional manual therapist based in Oxford. I completed my osteopathic studies in Canada and trained in craniosacral therapy in the UK and in Slovakia.
Alongside my postgraduate osteopathic studies, my work has expanded into somatic trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). My focus is on the body as a gateway into emotional patterns, protective responses, and deeper layers of experience that often sit beneath words.
Are you experiencing pain, tension, or reduced mobility? Struggling with digestion, breathing, sleep, or stress?
My goal is to help you find relief and restore balance. I offer gentle, hands-on, non-invasive therapy tailored to each patient's unique needs in a safe and calming environment. Every appointment is personalised to support your well-being.
As an IFS-informed somatic coach, I offer a grounded and supportive space for exploring inner experience through the body and Internal Family Systems. Sessions are slow, attentive, and guided by what is happening in the present moment.
We work with sensations, emotions, and inner responses as they arise, using somatic awareness and parts-based exploration to understand patterns of protection and reaction. The work is depth-oriented and exploratory, supporting greater clarity, regulation, and connection over time.