Bruin Christopher Runyan, Cranial Sacral Therapist

Bruin’s cranial-​sacral work is excellent and his client relations are respectful. As a trans person, it can be difficult to find good healing practitioners where I feel comfortable. With Bruin, I experienced a session that was comfortable, affirming, connective, and very peaceful. Moreover, it felt like deep energetic work happened, because Bruin met me where I was at and gently guided that level of work. Highly recommended for anyone struggling with pain, physical or emotional or both.

I have been receiving cranial sacral sessions with Bruin for several months. Prior to working with Bruin I had limited experiences with bodywork, but was eager to learn more. For years I felt layers of stories building up within my body, some pleasant some not. With Bruin’s support and guidance I am learning to recognize sensations. These sensations have grown to be little voices that are fostering a healthier relationship with not only my body but with individuals surrounding me in my life. Bruin’s calm, peaceful approach during each session creates a safe and trusting environment. Each session, Bruin structures his therapy based on what your emotional and physical self needs in that moment and what you can manage. Some sessions we talk, some session my body talks. Regardless of how I’m feeling I always leave knowing that my whole self was cared for and nurtured. I am grateful for Bruin’s gifted practice and I highly recommend him for anyone interested unfolding the deep stories our bodies’ carry.

Bruin was fantastic. Very down to earth and calm. He explained what would happen in the session and asked about my needs. When doing the cranial sacral work I felt he was completely present, generous, focused, and insightful. I felt totally safe with him, and really appreciative of his attentive healing touch. The experience brought me deeply into myself, my breath, and my body. I loved it! And I highly recommend Bruin.

Bruin is a skilled and gifted practitioner. Before I even got on the table, he helped me to feel comfortable and at home. He actively listened to what I had to say– not just about my physical state, but also my emotional one.
On the table, Bruin rocks. He has incredible touch, a highly intuitive sense and way of working, and holds space beautifully. I’ve worked with him several times, and instantly when he makes contact my body understands it is both safe a held. It is this kind of space that creates opportunity and opening for deep healing to occur. Bruin clearly has a capacity and aptitude for working with deep levels of stored trauma within the body, as well as facilitating profound relaxation. I would highly recommend him for anyone interested in cranial sacral work.

I had a cranial sacral session with Bruin and I left feeling wonderful. Before we started, he asked me what was going on for me bodily and he listened with care. I felt safe and welcome to share about my emotional landscape as well as my physical one.
Once I was on the table, Bruin’s presence was calm and grounding. I have had cranial sacral bodywork from two different practitioners before seeing Bruin, and it’s remarkable to me how different each person’s approach has been. With Bruin, I felt deeply held and witnessed. When I was first on the table, I felt as though my body were buzzing slightly, like it didn’t want to settle down into his hands. But by the end of the session I was deeply relaxed and warm. I felt energetically connected throughout my entire body, and much more fluid through my spine.
When I asked Bruin what he’d noticed during our session, I was struck by his insight into the places I hold tension and the ways that I breathe, by how much he was able to find out and notice after doing such subtle movements.
I highly recommend Bruin to anyone seeking a space to heal and recharge. You will be in good, caring hands.

Bruin was incredibly warm and welcoming. He took the time at the beginning to make me feel comfortable in the space, explain his way of working, and answer all of my questions.
I was so amazed at the profound shift I felt in my body from Bruin’s subtle movements while I was on the table. I felt deeply relaxed, held, and cared for. I felt sensations and movements in my body that I’m not quite sure I have words for, but it was a both a healing and transformative experience.
When the session was over, the sensations I felt were similar to a massage: relaxed, «ironed out,» fluid. Except, unlike a massage, I felt energized and glowing rather than zonked. For a fully 24 hours, I continued to feel a… juicy-​ness… is the only way I know how to describe it — like all my internal organs had become more fully alive. I felt more awake and present.
Receiving bodywork from Bruin was truly a treat! I highly recommend him to anyone trying craniosacral for the 1^st or millionth time! If it’s your first time, or if you are at all skeptical, Bruin will fully support you!

I have had Cranial Sacral from several practitioners and I have to say Bruin is quite skilled in this art! I had a phenomenal session with Bruin the other day and I felt like I was able to un-​wind enough to actually feel what is going on with my body and, in a sense, come back to my body. During the session I became relaxed and experienced an incredible sense of well-​being. After the session, my spine felt much less tense and contracted.
I have never had a somatic coaching session with Bruin, but I feel that his work as a therapist informs his Cranial Sacral practice and it is clear that he has an immense capacity to listen deeply and respond to another person, a quality that is truly rare and invaluable. I will definitely be back!
Thank You Bruin!