Practical things
Your first session
The simple logistics, so the only thing you need to bring on the day is yourself.
Booking
Everything runs through Jane. You pick a session type and a time, and the intake form comes to you there. If you are unsure what to book, book an hour of whatever appeals and tell Pam at the start. She will adjust.
Setting up
You need a quiet room, a device or a phone, and somewhere comfortable to lie down or sit back. That is the whole list.
Give yourself a few minutes beforehand to arrive and soften. The hour begins better when you are not rushing into it.
What to wear
Something comfortable you can rest in. For craniosacral you stay fully clothed throughout. For the other hands-on work Pam talks you through what is comfortable for you, and you are in charge of that at every point.
The shape of the hour
A few minutes of talking first. Pam asks what brought you and what is going on. You do not need a prepared answer, and "I honestly don't know, I just felt like I should come" is a complete and common one.
Then you lie down and rest while she works, talking through what she is noticing at each step. There is no fixed agenda, nothing to keep up with, and no correct way to be.
At the end she pulls it together and offers simple guidance to help you integrate afterward.
Things people worry about
Falling asleep. Common, and welcome. Your system dropping that deep is a good sign, not a wasted session. Pam recaps the whole session for you afterward.
Crying. Also common, and welcome. Tears are part of the work, and you do not have to explain them.
Feeling nothing. Some people feel a great deal in the room, others notice things a day or two later, and a few need a couple of sessions before much lands. None of those mean it is not working.
Afterward
Leave yourself some quiet time if you possibly can. Most people would rather not go straight from a session into a meeting. Drink some water. Let the session settle before you make any big decisions.
If you would rather be in the room
In-person work happens on the land at Kayanara, as a two-night intensive or a retreat. That is a different thing from a first session, and most people start here.
One honest note
This is wellness and relaxation work. It is not massage therapy, and it is not a clinical or medical service. It is not intended to diagnose or address any medical condition. If you are looking for regulated care, please see a registered practitioner.
That is all there is to it
One hour, no preparation, and nothing you need to believe in advance.