Welcome to Ancient Hands Therapeutic Healing
Welcome to Ancient Hands Healing
A space for your body to unwind, soften, and return to itself.
At Ancient Hands Healing, I specialize in intuitive, gentle bodywork with a focus on relieving tension in the head, neck, and upper body. Whether you’re carrying stress, jaw tightness, migraines, or simply the weight of being “on” all the time, you’re invited to land here. Through Cranialsacral Therapy, nervous system support, and assisted Stretch Therapy, each session is guided by your body’s pace,not pressure. These sessions are fully clothed, deeply restorative, and intentionally slow to help you reconnect with your inner rhythm. If you’ve been craving stillness, support, and space to breathe again, you’re in the right place.
Welcome home to your healing.
Services at Ancient Hands Healing
Cranialsacral Therapy
This gentle, hands-on technique supports the release of tension in the head, jaw, neck, spine, and nervous system. It’s especially helpful for clients dealing with chronic headaches, TMJ dysfunction, neck and shoulder pain, emotional stress, or nervous system dysregulation. If you’re looking for a quiet, grounding experience that helps you feel more spacious in your body, Cranialsacral Therapy is a beautiful place to begin.
Stretch Therapy
Stretch Therapy is a guided, clothes-on session where I gently support your body through a series of assisted stretches—similar to yoga, but fully supported. It’s great for releasing stiffness in the back, hips, or shoulders, improving flexibility, and reconnecting with your body through mindful movement. If you often feel “stuck” in your body or crave more space and ease, Stretch Therapy may be exactly what you need.
Blended Session
If you’re not sure what to book, or if you’re wanting both deep release and gentle movement, a Blended Session may be the best fit. These sessions combine Cranial Sacral and Stretch Therapy to support your whole body. We’ll follow your body’s cues, allowing for a balance of stillness, softness, and movement. This is a great option for those needing full-body care with an intuitive approach.
Mobile Services
In addition to sessions at my Bend location, I offer mobile bodywork for clients in Bend and surrounding Central Oregon areas, including Sunriver, Redmond, and Sisters. These sessions are available by request and are ideal for those needing in-home care, support during recovery, or simply preferring healing work in the comfort of their own space. Please call or text to schedule mobile sessions as they are not bookable online.
Note: Pricing for mobile sessions varies based on location.
Session Rates: 60-minute session $100 & 90-minute session $150
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9am-5pm
I’m located at 26 NW Irving Ave, Bend, OR 97703. Sessions are by appointment only. Please reach out if you have questions about booking or want to inquire about mobile sessions. Call or Text at 541-279-8421
Hi, I’m Isata, the owner of Ancient Hands Therapeutic Healing.
With nearly a decade of experience in bodywork, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients in a wide range of settings,from chiropractic and physical therapy clinics to spa environments and intuitive, holistic spaces. Over the years, I’ve refined my practice to focus on nervous system regulation and deep unwinding, especially in the head, neck, and upper body. My work is slow, intentional, and rooted in presence. I believe healing happens not through force, but through listening, softening into the body’s natural intelligence and creating space for it to release what it’s been holding.
When I’m not in session, you’ll find me taking long walks in nature, cooking nourishing meals, and spending time with my animals. Oregon has become home to both my work and my spirit, it’s where I’ve learned to move slower, listen deeper, and live more gently.
“I have been a client of hers for over a year. We have our sessions once a week and her incredible skill coupled with a unique understanding of the human body and how it works is incredible. I live with progressive MS and her efforts towards my health are great, we often couple our appointments with spiritual talk that has been very uplifting for me. Quite frankly, her efforts have done more for my well being than the doctors that I see as there is no known cure for MS. Every single time that she ends our session my outlook has improved, and I feel very grateful that Isata came into my life”. ~Brian W.
Testimonials
“Ancient hands has miracle healing touch
My pain is significantly down.
My ROM is significantly up I'm able to now stretching my shoulder without lots of pain. Thank you for your gift. Thank you for your caring spirit”!
~Micheal J
‘Before beginning treatment with Isata, I could stand for no more than ten minutes at a time. Simple conversations required me to find a place to sit almost immediately. However, within about six months of consistent treatments with Isata, my condition improved significantly—I was able to stand for thirty minutes without discomfort. Thanks to her skill, dedication, and expertise, I am now able to stand comfortably for a full hour’. ~Tom A
Isata is amazing! When she talks about healing, she means it! I have had neck issues for 10+ years. Pain, migraines, lack of mobility. I’ve tried acupuncture, chiropractor, physical therapy, massage and everything in between. We’ve done a few sessions now and I have 98% mobility with 0 pain, my migraines are few and far between, and I can move my head in ways I couldn’t imagine. Her stretch therapy combined with massage techniques have saved me! Hands down see her! She’s also helped with my hips, shoulders, back… basically made me a flexible woman again! ~Brianna M