Dorine Siccama - Sydney Craniosacral Therapy

The most amazing experience I came away with a new sense if self totally refreshed, grounded and solid

This woman! I first met Dorine a couple of years ago, however I was highly stressed and the timing wasn't right. I knew that when I had figured stuff out for myself that I would go back and see her.

I started seeing Dorine again earlier this year after speaking to a friend (Simon Baker, UK based DJ and cranio sacral therapist) who helps DJ's recover from tinnitus.

As soon as I saw her again, my body knew it was the right time. Her energy is unexplainable and every time I get on the table, magic happens.
I think it's rare in life that you meet someone like Dorine. She is extremely knowledgable in her profession and I feel like seeing her is like a really big, soothing cuddle.

I always come away feeling super energised and grounded. If you're reading this, don't waste anymore time. Go and see her and I promise you won't regret it.

We only get one crack at this life and if we look after our mind and body, great things will happen.

I have been seeing Dorine for about 7 months now. Dorine’s approach is very gentle, powerful, intuitive, and goes a lot deeper than the “physical” problem your body may present.

I’m pain free, balanced, energised and my nervous system is regulating well without skipping a beat!

I continue to visit Dorine for maintenance as a preventative/upkeep measure and in demanding times where you feel you may of done a little too much in one week.

Dorine is very good at what she does, as there is passion and a true desire to help people unconditionally. Dorine is a very intuitive natural healer.

I'd been suffering from severe vertigo for five months with the neurologist unsure as to the cause. Numerous tests, medication and physio failed to relieve the symptoms. After just one session with Dorine I started to get relief and was fully symptom free after my third session. I cannot thank Dorine enough for helping me and putting me completely at ease. I would sincerely recommend Dorine to assist with any symptoms you may be having, she has worked a miracle and given me my life back!

Dorine is an absolute gift. Her gentleness, soft hands and even softer voice create a deeply relaxing and safe environment that I can’t help but melt into.

The power of her gentle touch continues to facilitate a healing in the deepest levels of my nervous system that talking alone just can’t reach. This is a therapy that integrates the physical, emotional and psychological self simultaneously, and Dorine’s capacity to hold space for the whole self is remarkable. I have experienced her as attentive, willing, receptive and responsive to my needs; all the gifts of a highly skilled therapist.

This is my Christmas card for you Dorine. I am truly thankful to you and for you; for reaching and speaking to me on the deepest level, and walking beside me in a way that makes sense to my being. You are an absolute gift in my life and I am overflowing with appreciation for you.

When I first came to Dorine, I was trying many things, looking for something that would help me on my healing journey. I had symptoms of a burnout and generally felt stuck in my life. This was expressing in my body through tenseness, shallow breath, anxiety, I had never heard of Cranio but Dorine’s professional website and qualifications appealed to me.
When I first met Dorine, I felt immediately at ease. Her professional and empathetic presence creates a safe space instantly. The energy of the room and the music contribute to this as well.
In the beginning I saw Dorine every 2 weeks. I felt very relaxed after every session although for a while my strong and critical mind tried to keep me from fully surrendering to the experience. Because I intuitively felt that something profound was happening l, I didn’t give up. After some sessions I suddenly felt a big shift in my chest. All of a sudden I could breath deeper than I ever was able to before! This was amazing! I could not believe that such soft method could have such a giant effect! And this was just the beginning! After that Dorine also fixed occasional knee pain in just one session.
But the biggest thing that really got me hooked to the therapy happened later, when I started to see Dorine every week and surrendering more and more to her hands. I really experienced how trauma is stored in our bodies when I had a very powerful cathartic release of an early childhood trauma. After that session I felt like a different person altogether, lighter and happier.
Dorine is a wonderful practitioner. She is a healer on every level and her hands are magical. She is very experienced and intuitive and I recommend her to everyone!
And if you are a very heady and critical person like me, I recommend to give it a good try, so the therapy finds a way to trespass your mind guard until you feel like you can fully surrender to the process. It is truly life changing.

Finding craniosacral therapy, and Dorine in particular, was life changing. I had struggled for decades with depression and trauma related symptoms that had made life difficult and I felt lost. I couldn’t see a way out so I started researching into other ways I could heal that didn’t involve just talk therapy and meds. I read about craniosacral therapy in a few trauma related books and decided to find someone close by. I was lucky to find Dorine and from the very first session I found her to be very warm and understanding. I left each session feeling amazing and after 3 months of weekly appointments, my life had changed considerably. Everyone around me had noticed the change including myself. I am calm and in control and have my life back on track.
Thank you so much Dorine! Xx

I went to see Dorine as I was suffering from multiple health issues including tonsillitis and ongoing fatigue. She was an invaluable help to me emotionally and physically, where I soon felt more grounded and calm. I quickly felt comfortable and nurtured by Dorine and I highly recommend her to anyone who is constantly on the go and needs some time out for themselves.

I've had such a fabulous experience with Dorine that I wanted to share my thoughts.

From the moment I connected with Dorine on the phone, I could tell I was in great hands! She had a warm vibe and was happy to talk me through her services and give me reassurance, even though I was nervous.

I needn't be though, as once I walked into her practice, I was instantly soothed by her kind and welcoming spirit!

A back story about me. I've suffered with chronic fatigue syndrome and central sensitisation. Essentially, my nervous system was a mess! I was constantly stuck in 'flight or fight' and each day was as challenging as the last. It's been a nightmare for far too long! I had bad anxiety, felt completely disconnected from my body and honestly didn't know what else to do. All other modalities and doctors couldn't seem to help me.

Until I found Dorine. I thought, I've tried everything else, I have nothing to lose seeing her, might as well try a craniosacral treatment. But little did I know, I had everything to gain!

Dorine asked me all the appropriate questions and soon enough, I was on the table feeling calm and relaxed. By the end of the session, I was surprised how calm my nervous system felt! There was a sense of weight, like every muscle had relaxed into its self and come back into the body, instead of floating around outside of me. I knew I had found someone who could truly help me!

Over the course of the last couple of months I've routinely seen Dorine, and with each treatment, have felt more grounded, more centred and more at ease. The crippling anxiety I felt has since stopped, my energy levels have increased, my intuition around my own body and needs has increased dramatically, and I finally feel like my life is slowly getting back on track!

I don't know where I would be right now on my healing journey without Dorine, but I sure am glad I found her when I really needed her 'magic touch'

Thank you for offering your services Dorine, and thanks for helping me heal! You really have saved my life!:)

I highly recommend her services to you, or anyone you know who is in need of some balance and calm back in their lives!

5 stars and beyond!

Processing Trauma - through the BODY

I was suffering from involuntary muscle movements & cognitive short circuiting. My doctor found nothing wrong with me; sadly, not all health professionals are trauma informed.
Thankfully Dorine not only has a deep understanding of processing trauma through the body derived from her training; she also has an unconditional acceptance and care derived from her experience. This enabled me to feel safe & comfortable, even when I was highly agitated before I walked in the door.
I am not usually one to post reviews. I write this for those going through a similar experience to let them know, “you have come to the right place”. Dorine’s help has been invaluable; her treatments are non-invasive yet powerful. And there is absolutely no need to feel self-conscious about your symptoms, I think she has seen it all.

My mind, body and life are back on track now, I am forever grateful.
Many thanks Dorine

I came to Dorine in an extremely vulnerable place after having dental surgery. I have a history of dental trauma, so this recent surgery was extremely stressful and I remained traumatised and terrified a week after the procedure. I was also in a lot of physical pain, my head was like a rock, with persistent headaches and neck pain. The inside of my mouth felt like a minefield. After one Craniosacral treatment I had profound shifts and went from feeling completely hopeless to human again.

After three treatments the difference is quite simply remarkable. I have hope again, I can see that healing is not only possible, it's already happening, and is happening quickly.

The thing I find so remarkable about Craniosacral therapy is it uses the body's own wisdom to heal. So it's allowing the patient to be in control of their own healing journey.

Dorine also recommended companion healing modalities to me that have been incredibly helpful to my overall recovery so far.

If you are suffering from any physical or emotional pain Dorine will get to the bottom of it and provide so much healing and relief. She is highly skilled, non judgemental, full of compassion and a born healer. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dorine is both a gifted therapist and a wonderful person. I came to The Sydney craniosacral centre mainly in search for relief from physical problems linked to hip surgery. Dorine succeeded in helping me with this and so much more, taking me through the emotional interconnectivity of mind and body. Amazingly intuitive and expert hands on therapy, I cannot recommend treatment here enough.

Dorine is wonderful! She's calm, friendly and professional with a big, warm heart. On top of that she has great interest, skills and knowledge in her therapeutic field (s). I feel rejuvenated and grounded after every session!

Dorine is a gifted and intuitive therapist who has helped me enormously in my journey into health and wellbeing. She is a gentle and thoughtful person who loves her work:) I highly recommend her: 5 stars!
Adam

For a long time I suffered with an undiagnosed and untreated facial pain. After many years of seeking out and trying both medical and alternative treatments, with no result, I came across Dorine. At the time, all I was hoping for was some relief from this pain. However, for many years I had also lived with debilitating levels of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, generalised anxiety and jaw, back, neck and skull pain. Dorine very patiently and caringly treated me, with extraordinary results. Just one year later, I have experienced a huge decrease in facial, jaw, back, neck and skull pain (and subsequent pain medication), I am far less "tired but wired" and my energy levels have markedly increased. I generally feel calmer, more positive, grounded and stable and better able to deal with life. My body seems to be finding its normal rhythm again. I have had these conditions for many, many years and my body is still in the healing process. However, I now have a much better quality of life and consider myself well and truly on the road to recovery and good health. And I have Dorine to thank for that. Obviously she comes with my highest recommendation.

I came to Dorine a few months ago to address some trauma from my childhood. My sister-in-law suggested Craniosacral Therapy could be a good way to release some of these past traumas. From the moment I met Dorine, I felt completely at ease with her and she has the most gentle touch. The sessions themselves were very relaxing and I noticed the tensions within my body melting away. On more than one occasion I was disappointed the sessions had to end and as I was in such a relaxed state. The Cranio sessions definitely helped in my recovery from a torn calf and I was back running earlier than expected. My sleep has also improved and I find I'm getting better quality sleep now than I was before started the treatments
Later into my treatment, Dorine did some EFT tapping sessions with me as well as the Cranio to aid in releasing the trauma from my past. These past few months have definitely brought me a long way in my journey and I'm forever grateful of the time I spent with Dorine. I highly recommend her services and the costs are well within the budget

I met Dorine coming up 4 months ago when I first developed Tinnitus after googling and looking at different forms of treatment. At the time I was extremely anxious with this new noise that had suddenly developed in my head for no apparent reason and after reading all the horror stories online my anxiety quickly spiralled! I still remember the first treatment session with Dorine and how she literally controlled the sound in my ear and made it quieten down within the first 10 minutes. I remember sitting in the car after the treatment and I cried, not because she had the quieten the noise but how my emotions had ruined me just because I had a noise in my ear. Fast forward 3 months and after half a dozen sessions with Dorine the noise is no longer in my mind. Dorine often asks me if I can still hear it and how it's been for that week and to be honest I have no idea as I'm longer thinking about it. Dorine was able to quieten the noise, shift my mindset to no longer care and give me perspective that we can treat this bizarre noise. I now see Dorine every month just to get a top up when life stresses make the ringing worse.

For anyone reading this who has Tinnitus 4 quick tips for me;
1. DO NOT GO ONTO TINNITUS FORUMS, why, because every case is different and you have no clue on people's backstory, their health, genetics, foods they've eaten, body type, environment, previous mental health, etc. Why compare yourself to someone who is different to you? It makes no sense.
2. Look into Cranio Sacral Therapy first, before being told to invest in expensive procedures such as MRI's; Psychologist sessions etc. I once read their are 200 different reasons tinnitus is caused - how good is that! Why? Because to me that means there 200 different things that can be looked at.keep going!
3. If the noise isn't going away, get some perspective on it. If i asked a person who was terminally ill if they would swap their sickness for health but it comes with a ringing in the ear, what do you think they would say?
4. There are thousands of famous people who suffer with tinnitus yet they are still successful, there are 100's of thousands who have it yet the forums only show a few 100 posts.why? Because they make a choice.embrace it and live your life or let it consume you! The choice seems pretty simple to me.

Stay strong guys, with the correct mindset and treatment options it will get better!

I have tinnitus and have it managed because of Dorine and the cranio sacral treatment.
I love my life and wouldn't change anything - I mean anything

Dorine helped me very much with tinnitus. I was desperate but even after my first visit I felt there is hope. She has some cranio techniques that specifically helped me but she also is a wealth of information about other methods to incorporate with treatment. She helped me calm my system, her vice is hypnotic, and she gave me a path to recovery - I really owe her so much. I would advise anyone who has any issue and wants to explore cranio to go and see her, but if you have tinnitus, or a shot nervous system, get yourself to her clinic. Thank you D

Dorine has been incredibly helpful. Her wholistic approach has meant that after years of being treated by all manner of people I've been able to finally get to the sources of me being unwell and in pain, both physically and emotionally (which are interlinked, with much related to things that happened a very long time ago). This combination of asking questions, talking through things in detail - much like a counsellor - as well as her hands-on gentle treatment of my back, neck & jaw has made an incredible difference. Life changing. Highly recommended.