What is Touch of Presence?
Touch of Presence is a receptive approach developed by Giorgia Milne, rooted in biodynamic craniosacral work. It focuses on light touch, stillness, presence and following subtle bodily signals without forcing change.
What happens during a session?
You usually lie fully clothed on a treatment table. Following a brief conversation, the practitioner uses light contact on agreed areas. There is room for silence, conversation and pauses. No forceful manipulation is used.
Gentle bodywork and regulation
Many people describe a sense of rest, calm, softer breathing or greater connection with the body during and after a session. Light touch and a slow pace create space to notice the body’s own responses and allow recovery to unfold.
What does the research say?
Research on craniosacral approaches has produced varying results. A meta-analysis of ten randomised trials reported improvements in pain and function for people with chronic pain, with effects in some comparisons lasting up to six months. Touch of Presence has not yet been studied separately to the same extent, but this research provides relevant background for continued development and evaluation of gentle-touch approaches.
Who may choose this type of session?
You may choose this if you would like a quiet session with very light touch. Tell us about illness, injury or discomfort with touch. A session does not replace medical assessment or treatment. Duration and price are shown when booking.
Videos about the approach
Practitioner presentations show how the approach is described and practised and complement the information on the research page. Videos open on YouTube.
