Jena Stamper, LMT, CST, NTP
I have been in practice here in Port Angeles, since 2010. In this time, I have treated hundreds of clients from newborns to our elders. My years in practice have given me a unique perspective on health and the different modalities that work the best for my clients. With that evolution, I have chosen to specialize in Craniosacral therapy. I was clinically trained at Bastyr University in Craniosacral, and have continued my education in pediatrics, heart and brain work with Etienne Peirsman.
Babies
Craniosacral is a diverse bodywork that enables the natural healing powers of your body.
My own personal experiences with my children have driven me to work with mamas and babies who are having a hard time breastfeeding, usually due to a tongue tie or difficult delivery. My youngest had a posterior tongue tie and an upper lip tie, which didn't seem important at first, but greatly affected feeding and my supply. My older child had a severe, anterior tongue tie. Breastfeeding was near impossible; his speech was delayed greatly causing communication strife and he dealt with food allergies from the food particles not being broken down sufficiently in the mouth. As you can see, breastfeeding is not the only problem that tongue ties can have on your child. Tongue ties can affect speech, palate and sinus formation, teeth crowding, decay and also digestion.
Craniosacral is incredibly beneficial before and after revision. I have a wonderful network of pediatric dentists that I refer to in the surrounding areas, depending on your insurance and other needs. All of these doctors provide a high level of care to you and your child. Babies as young as two weeks old, up to teenagers have come to see me for tongue or oral related issues, most with a high degree of success or referrals to appropriate healthcare providers.
The main goal of my practice is to help you feel empowered on your breastfeeding journey and to help your children be as successful as possible as they grow.
Adults
Human bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves. Craniosacral helps one tap into that innate healing power. Anxiety, TMJD, tinnitus and migraines are some of the more common ailments I see in my practice. You have the ability to tap into your own healing power and explore the possibilities of health.