ABOUT MIRASHIFT
ABOUT MONICA HAMER
Monica is a Certified CranioSacral Therapist with over 20 years of extensive training through Upledger Institute International (UII). She also serves as a Certified Teaching Assistant with UII for a variety of CranioSacral classes around the country.
Monica integrates CranioSacral Therapy's low impact application with other modalities to treat a range of issues that traditional medicine has been unable to address. Most recently, she has founded Crisis Support Therapy Partners, a Texas nonprofit organization that provides alternative health therapies to communities affected by trauma. Service Clinics are already underway in the town of Uvalde, Texas.
As an experienced birth doula trained through Doulas of North America (DONA), Monica has worked as a birth assistant for local midwives and taught a variety of classes in the new mother/family community. She also earned advanced certification training in medical massage for pregnancy, labor and post-partum.
One thing that sets Monica apart from other therapists is her emphasis on educating her clients on the impact that the mind-body connection has on their overall health. She believes in empowering her clients to look at health from a lifestyle perspective by incorporating a variety of tools that help each individual as opposed to a “magic pill.”
FOR MONICA, IT'S PERSONAL
The most distinctive quality in Monica’s practice is the personal time and attention she gives to create a safe, therapeutic experience for each of her clients. This is in part because of the impact that alternative health therapies had on her third pregnancy, which allowed her and her baby to have a healthy delivery. Because of this a significant portion of her practice is devoted to infant care.
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A native Texan and mom to three young adults, Monica and her husband currently live in Dallas. She is known by her friends, family and clients for her joyful spirit and caring personality.
"CST has been very helpful to lower my stress levels, increase my mind-body awareness and help with TMJ. It's one of the things I do for preventative maintenance."
N.T. - CHICAGO, IL.
TRAINING & ACCREDITATIONS
Upledger Institute
- Techniques Certified CranioSacral Therapist
- Certified Teaching Assistant
- CranioSacral Therapy 1 & 2, Teaching Assistant
- SomatoEmotional Release 1 & 2, Teaching Assistant
- CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Concussion
- CranioSacral Therapy for Cranial Nerves 1
- CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics 1 & 2, Teaching Assistant
- CranioSacral Therapy for Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth 1 & 2, Teaching Assistant
- CranioSacral Therapy for Sensory Integration
- Lymphatic Total Body Balancing, Teaching Assistant
- SomatoEmotional – Mastering the Inner Physician, Teaching Assistant
- Body Alchemy of Relational NeuroScience/Treating Trauma and Abuse 1
- CST Touching the Brain: Stimulating Self-Correction Through the Glial Interface
- CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response
- Comprehensive Therapy Program
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Trainings & Certifications
- 200 Hour Meditation Teacher Certification
- Medical Massage for Pregnancy and Postpartum Certification
- Infant Massage Instructor
- Birth Doula Training through DONA
- Medical Intuitive Certification
- Infant Resuscitation Certification
- CranioSacral Therapy for Breastfeeding
- CPR Certification
- Reiki Level 1 & 2
- Cupping & Shinua Therapy
- Reflexology for Massage
- Thai Massage & Stretching
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​Pro Bono Service
- Prenatal massage
- Infant Massage
- Pediatric Massage
- Birth Doula
- CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics & Adults
- CST/Massage Therapy for Scoliosis
- CST Partners Service Clinics. Click here to learn more.
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Additional Achievements
- Founder & CEO, Crisis Support Therapy Partners
- 3 full-marathons, including Chicago, NYC, Vancouver
- 18 half-marathons across the country
- Running Coach for full & half Marathons
- Raising 3 children, now in college – my crowning achievement!
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THERAPISTS
MAKAYLA GENTRY & DIANNE HOLT
Makayla Gentry is a licensed massage therapist and Techniques Certified CranioSacral therapist with Upledger Institute International (UII). Her work focuses on bodywork to assist in the healing of her clients both physically and emotionally. Her favorite massage therapy modalities include Deep Tissue, Sports, and Structure work. As with so many aspects of her life, Makayla always seeks to leave those who cross her path feeling better and more fulfilled than when they first connected. She understands the importance of meeting her clients where they are in their journey and knows that holding space for them offers respect and recognition for their needs to support every step of their journey.
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Dianné Holt has worked as an occupational therapist in pediatric and adult settings for over 30 years, with over 20 years of experience providing CranioSacral therapy.
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After graduating from Texas Woman's University she sought advanced training through the Upledger Institute International (UIl) to provide enhanced offerings to the clients she serves. She has a passion for connecting with every individual she works with on a meaningful and intentional level.
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After experiencing the joys of recently becoming a grandmother, her skill and devotion to working with babies has flourished beautifully.
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The tranquil and focused presence Dianne brings allows her natural abilities to shine with brilliance
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Dianné's experience is expansive, addressing a range of interests from educational and developmental challenges in children, as well as physical and cognitive challenges in adults as well. She has been deeply moved to witness how the light-touch approach of CranioSacral therapy has offered powerful results in gently guiding her clients toward effectively healing and embracing a balanced life.
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Her clients celebrate her ability to make them feel comfortable and experience supportive relaxation while melting away their tensions.
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CST Partners provides free alternative health therapies to communities affected by school shootings.
At our most recent clinic, CST Partners treated children and parents who are direct survivors of the Robb Elementary school shooting on May 24th, 2022. Participants benefited from CranioSacral Therapy and Art and Sound Therapy.