Services, Rates, Classes & Events

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release (SER)

CranioSacral Therapy:

CranioSacral Therapy is a profoundly gentle and holistic approach to healing that honors the deep connection between the physical and emotional aspects of our being. It revolves around the idea that our bodies have an inherent wisdom, often referred to as our "life force" which flows through the craniosacral system. This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds them. This natural rhythm is considered a reflection of the universal life force that flows through all of us.

During a CranioSacral session, which is done fully clothed, the therapist uses a gentle touch to listen to and facilitate the body's own innate healing abilities, tapping into its intelligence and helping it regain balance and harmony. The therapist acts as a guide, assisting in the release of spiritual and emotional blockages, which can manifest as physical discomfort or disconnection from one's essence.

People often turn to CranioSacral Therapy when they're seeking a deeper healing connection to themselves, when they're dealing with the weight of past traumas or emotional imbalances, or when they simply want to enhance their well-being. It's a way to align the body, mind, and spirit, allowing the spiritual energy to flow freely.

SomatoEmotional Release:

SomatoEmotional Release (Soma means "body) is a method that recognizes the spiritual significance of emotions and their impact on our overall well-being. It helps individuals release and heal from emotional wounds that are often held within the body as energetic imprints. In a spiritual sense, these trapped emotions can be seen as obstacles to our soul's journey.

This therapy allows us to communicate with our body on a spiritual level, encouraging it to let go of these emotional burdens. It's a bit like offering a sacred space for our emotions to be acknowledged, honored, and released. The therapist acts as a guide, using dialogue, imagery, movement, breath, and intention to help us connect with and release these stored emotions.

People often turn to SomatoEmotional Release when they seek deeper healing, a more tangible connection with their inner selves, and a release of emotional baggage that may be holding them back on their spiritual journey. It's a way to free the spirit from emotional burdens and align with one's higher self.

Both of these therapies are paths to self-discovery and inner healing, enabling individuals to connect with their spiritual essence, release emotional burdens, and find greater alignment with their higher selves. They honor the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, offering a way to attain a deeper spiritual and well-being.

Kansa Marma Head & Facial Treatment

In most traditional forms of medicine such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, there exist correlations, (a map) of your entire body on your face.  By treating the face, you're caring for the whole body.

One-third of all your body's lymph nodes are concentrated above the chest, which means that stimulating lymph flow at your body's highest point, your head, helps the rest of it move as well. This treatment is also like a hug for your nervous system.

The use of the Kansa wand in this treatment goes even deeper. Kansa was developed over 5000 years ago, the first form of bronze. In India, it is called "The Healing Metal".  In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, it is known to have extraordinary beauty enhancing and soothing properties, Kansa has a powerful effect as a stress reliever, for relaxation and the subtle body energies.  

This treatment begins with Ayurvedic oiling of the ears and nostrils. Potential benefits of Karna Purana (ear) and Nasya (nostrils) can include:

• Reduction of dryness or itching
• Prevents chronic infection
• Reduces tinnitus
• Reduces tension in the neck and/or jaw (TMJ)
• Relieves headaches
• Relieves or prevents vertigo
• Reduces congestion from wax or mucus overproduction
• Purifying from effects of pollution

This treatment incorporates jojoba oil, rosewater, a rose infused hydrating mask, rose infused olive oil, lavender hydrosol, neck and shoulder kansa and hot stone massage, and warm towels throughout. All the products used in this treatment are organic and handmade.

It is your responsibility to inform your therapist about any allergies you have each time you come to the studio.

Intuitive Massage

Intuitive massage is a unique session for each individual. By tuning into you and being guided by your physical and energetic landscape in the moment, I follow what is presented. Different healing hands-on techniques will help bring you into a deeper, more relaxed healing space. The treatment takes its own flow and rhythm. This work can bring deep relaxation and healing on many levels. You are free to decide if this is session is clothed or you will be draped under a sheet.  Please contact me directly to book this service. I limit the number of massage clients I take each week.

Therapeutic Voice Lessons

Although I have been trained and perform as a professional singer, Somatic Voice Therapy work has very little to do with singing. Somatic Voice Therapy is an embodied exploration of the voice, our stories around our voices, and our emotional connection to our voices. These sessions help develop a deeper relationship to the Self and emotions through expression (sometimes musical) and self-exploration.

This is for you if you:

• have ever felt like words were caught in your throat
• want to better connect with your emotions
• have felt your voice was “too quiet”
• don’t like the sound of your own voice
• have tried every calming technique but just can’t seem to relax

Goal areas we can work on:

• Learning relaxation techniques
• Building awareness of physical and emotional self
• Gaining self-confidence
• Increasing self-esteem
• Discovering your authentic voice
• Liking your voice
• Speaking and singing

…and more!             

Bring a notebook and/or a voice recorder and an idea of what you want to work on related to your voice (a song, a more powerful voice, speaking authentically). You will be given homework. First session is 90 minutes, following sessions can be 60 or 30 minutes for $60/hr. (followup sessions must be booked directly with me, not online.)

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body.

As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.

90 mins $100-125

**ONLINE SESSIONS/DISTANCE REIKI AVAILABLE**

Consultation

Want to "pick my brain"?  HIRE ME!
My skills, training and peace have come from many years of deep work, trial and error, tragedy and triumph.  
This session can be in person or online. The first session will be scheduled for 90 minutes just to allow for space to play and clarity, but we may not use that much time. 

Ceremonial Rites of Passage

In our American "culture", we have very few moments that honor the big changes in our lives. Birth, Death & Dying, Marriage, Divorce, Grieving loss of all kinds, Puberty, Cronehood, Elderhood, so much that is ignored and we're just expected to deal with on our own. My ministry is about creating ceremony around these moments. Weddings, baby naming ceremonies, blessingways (for mothers-to-be, not a baby shower), divorce ceremonies, Grief Tending Ritual, wakes, hospice care, home cleansing, pretty much any moment on this trip around the sun. If you can experience it, we can ceremonialize it to help you honor and move through it. Please contact me directly to discuss your particular situation.  My contact information is HERE.

Teotihuacán Tour of Myth and Magic 🍂 Autumn Equinox 2025

Journey into Authenticity, Courage and Inner Freedom

Teotihuacán Tour of Myth and Magic

September 17 - 24, 2025

San Sebastián Xolalpa/Teotihuacán, México  

Free info video call on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at 6pm MST

Join here: 

http:// https://meet.google.com/qkz-goxs-zgd

(I am one of 3 guides on this journey.)

Join us in deep transformational work dissolving fears & false beliefs, awakening consciousness and experiencing a place from which we can create a new life, at the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán, Mexico. In dreaming journeys and awareness practices, it will become clear that the worst things about your past, and the biggest fears about your future aren’t nearly as painful and heavy as carrying them in your inner world every day. Releasing those fears, emotional pains, and stories becomes the focus of your intent. In a ceremony that embraces the life cycle of death you are guided to let them go, as well as your past self that was attached to them. Everything temporal dies, and we can use this wisdom to let the past die also. The fear and need to control are replaced with relief in letting go. Spending time in the dwellings of the masters that lived here 2000 years ago, you can feel their eternal consciousness and let it guide you to open your heart and inner vision.

$2000 per person (double occupancy) also includes: 

• 7 nights/8 days lodging at The Dreaming House

• 3 lovingly prepared meals a day (accommodating to all diets) 

• a private van for our group, transporting us between the airport, our accommodations and sites 

• entrance fees and experienced guides at archeological pilgrimage sites and museums

• free time for quiet reflection and connection 

• optional plant medicine ceremony & archaeological excursions

For more information, contact Michael Thomas

(801)574-6471  mrmichaelthomas@gmail.com

$500 deposit due May 15th, balance due August 1st

Payment & Policies

FORMS OF PAYMENT: I prefer Cash.  Venmo is a strong 2nd. I accept Credit/Debit Cards for an additional fee.            Venmo: @Allison-Ottley

WHAT IS A SLIDING SCALE AND HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH TO PAY? The sliding scale is offered so that you pay what works for YOU. Some of us have a little more than others, and others of us struggle to get what we need. The lowest end of my sliding scale is considerably less than the going rate in town and the high end being fairly comparable. You can tip on top of any amount, but it is not expected or required. 

***CANCELLATION POLICY*** 

For appointments: I require a 24 hour cancellation. If you no call/no show, you will be charged the lowest end of the sliding scale for my time. If you are ill, you may reschedule. 

When you register for a group, class, ceremony, ritual, or lesson, you are reserving a spot that becomes yours. Because of this, all pre-payments are non-refundable, and any cancellations will be charged in full. This policy is rooted in warm-hearted tough love, encouraging you to commit fully to your choices while respecting my time, your time, and the time of others who wish to work with me.

I invite you to be intentional—sign up for experiences you truly want to engage in and then show up! When you do, magic happens.

I also understand how easy it is to think, I just don't feel like it today —or to overbook yourself, forget about an online class, or decide you're too busy. Just like a concert or event, if you choose not to attend, that's completely up to you. However, there are no refunds or credits. This applies to both live and online offerings.

I do not offer refunds, so please be sure before you commit. This policy is firm, with no exceptions.

Here’s to mutual respect for time and energy!

Please arrive a few minutes early to use the restroom and get settled before our session. It's easier for everyone that way. Thank you for your respect and consciousness.

ALLERGIES  It is your responsibility to inform me about any allergies you have each time you come to the studio.

**CANCELLED** Grief Tending Ritual 🌼 March 2025

**CANCELLED** Please email me to be put on the notification list for the next event.

Saturday March 22, 2025 10am-1:30pm in Holladay, UT

Facilitated by Allison Ottley & Jennifer Agape

These past few years have been a journey through intense terrain, with no sign of easing as we move forward. In navigating this tumultuous path, mastering the art of grieving becomes vital for our personal and collective well-being. It is the key to keeping our hearts open to beauty and resilient against despair.

You might find yourself mourning various losses – the departure of a loved one, financial instability, health challenges, or the shattering of familiar routines. Your grief may extend to the suffering of others, the injustices plaguing our world, or the relentless assault on our environment. Perhaps you mourn the erosion of community bonds or wrestle with personal regrets and heartaches.

The weight of these sorrows can overwhelm, tempting us to seek refuge in distraction. Yet, in coming together, sharing our stories within the embrace of a compassionate community, a transformation begins. Witnessed and held in this sacred space, grief can transmute into a profound love for all that surrounds us. Love and loss intertwine; acknowledging our grief liberates our love to embrace the world with renewed fervor.

We sense a shifting tide in the fabric of our times, an awakening to the realities we can no longer ignore. It is our shared sorrow, born from our deep love for this precious planet, that may ignite our collective resolve to heal and protect it.

You are invited to join us for a few hours of retreat, a sanctuary for tender hearts to gather and honor the sacredness of grief. Here, you need not be fixed or uplifted; rather, you will find a safe haven to fully embrace your emotions, to be seen, heard, and held in your vulnerability.

Come, be part of a transformative journey within a sacred circle where grief is welcomed without judgment.

In this holy space, let yourself surrender to the weight of your sorrow. Know that you are not alone in this human experience of grief; here, you are held in compassion and solidarity.

During our time together, we will engage in:

- Heartfelt conversations and attentive listening, fostering authentic connection.
- Immersion in soulful poetry and music, stirring the depths of our emotions.
- Grounding practices to provide deep support as we release tension from our bodies.
- Moments of quiet reflection both indoors and amidst nature's embrace.
- Crafting two exquisite shrines, honoring our journeys of loss and remembrance.
- Guided writing exercises and small group sharing, offering space for introspection and collective witnessing.
- Gentle somatic movements to reconnect with our bodies and release stored emotions.
- A transformative community grief ritual, uniting us in shared sorrow and healing.

Please understand, this is a gathering where you are encouraged to come exactly as you are. There's no pressure to conform to any particular expression of grief – whether tears flow freely, silence prevails, anger simmers, or numbness envelops you. Your presence, in all its rawness and authenticity, is a cherished thread in the fabric of our community. Here, your humanity is honored, and your willingness to bear witness with compassion is deeply valued.

Regardless of where you find yourself on your journey – whether drowning in grief, consumed by outrage, or grappling with uncertainty – know that you are embraced with open arms. In this circle of compassion, we hold space for each other's pain, recognizing that grief transcends individual boundaries. Together, we stand on the sacred ground of empathy, reminding ourselves that we are never alone.

"The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and to be stretched large by them. How much sorrow can I hold? That’s how much gratitude I can give. If I carry only grief, I’ll bend toward cynicism and despair. If I have only gratitude, I’ll become saccharine and won’t develop much compassion for other people’s suffering. Grief keeps the heart fluid and soft, which helps make compassion possible." - Francis Weller

For more information or to register, please CONTACT ME directly or register by sending a $50 minimum donation via Venmo to: @Allison-Ottley  

I have one scholarship spot available, please contact me if you have need.

PLEASE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY

**CANCELLED** Nusta Karpay Initiation Rites 🌷 April 2025

**CANCELLED** Please email me if you are interested in attending the next event.

April 11 & 12, 2025 

My husband Michael and will be again offering the Andean rites of the Ñusta Karpay at our home here in Salt Lake City. The Ñusta Karpay rites are an ancient set of energetic transmissions that deepen our connection to nature and the nature of our being.  It helps to balance the masculine/feminine energies. These are very powerful rites designed to help liberate yourself from anything that keeps you from your deep connection with the sacred.  For more information or to register, please respond to this email or text or call me. Click HERE for a great article with more information about the rites. Price per person is $300. Venmo: @Allison-Ottley
Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration Deadline: March 14th.

Please read the Cancellation Policy.