Cator is a master in this healing treatment--very sensitive and intuitive. It is a very subtle treatment that I have personally found to be very beneficial both at the sustaining level of health and also when I had a serious injury from my wrist to shoulder/neck area after a bad fall. I had two sessions at that time with noticeable results after each session; a third session was not needed. Cator helps bring awareness into the body, assisting with release and allowing energy to move. I highly recommend Cator. She has a real gift. read more

Cator's unique and highly skilled approach to craniosacral has released decades long chronic pain, dramatically reduced stress and stress activation in my body and has increased my own capacity to be in tune and communication with my own body. Every time I'm with her my Oura ring assumes I'm napping because I'm so relaxed. After a breast biopsy that required a few stitches, I went immediately to Cator after the procedure for care. The doctor told me to expect a massive amount of bruising and to not to be alarmed. Because of Cator, I instead ended up with a bruise the size of a small pea and healed within days. She often knows what's going on with me before I do, and helps me tune into it and to be with it. She is non-judgmental and creates a safe atmosphere that allows for relaxation at levels I have never experienced prior to meeting her. There have been times when a rib has been out or a back spasm occurs and through her care, it releases during the session. I often went to a chiropractor to try to "fix" those things, and didn't have much luck. A session with Cator is always more effective. I highly recommend her and am I am grateful for her care and to have her as a teacher and mentor. read more

Cator is truly an amazing healer: compassionate and relatable. I am a pretty skeptical person when it comes to therapy and healing arts but during a time of great need Cator's craniosacral bodywork sessions proved to be more effective than other forms of therapy I tried. With skill, intuition, and gentle touch, she released some deep rooted pain that was trapped in my body. I am not one who can relax and find ease in life, and Cator was the first person to recognize this, allowing my body permission to relax, especially my TMJ. To this day I still repeat the mantras as well as practice the simple jaw massages she taught me. My son also finds relief from the jaw massages I am able to give to him. Normally I am hesitant to spend money on anything I feel is extravagant or superfluous but Subtle Body Healing with Cator is so worth it! read more

My son (and by extension, I) received transformative Cranial Sacral Therapy from Cator when he was just a month old and then a few times since. We went to Cator for help with birth trauma (rapid labor along with stressful passage through the birth canal) and then later with persistent hiccups and for neck alignment, all of which improved after treatment. I am a healthcare practitioner (acupuncturist, ayurveda, yoga) and have known Cator professional for many years and was very discerning about who I would have treat us in those early days after my son's birth. I chose Cator because she is 1) an absolute professional with firm boundaries which is essential for holding space in those early days, (2) she has so many years of experience, and (3) she has a very perceptive eye for body mechanics and for reading people (including children). In my experience with other CST practitioners, I can say Cator stands out in part because she reads the patient and communicates continually to be sure the treatment is not too much or too little for the patient to digest/handle. Her language is clear and she also makes being quiet feel very comfortable. She spoke to my son with respect and not with "baby talk" which I believe helped him receive the treatment with much more ease. She was relaxed and that helped him relax. She also gave me gentle exercises to do with him at home that I could see clearly helped with the issues we had. As for my own experience, seeing Cator helped me process labor trauma in a way that I think would have taken me a very long time with talk therapy (which I'm also a fan of). I was able to re-access diaphragmatic breathing patterns and start to digest the emotions of the labor. It was a very healing experience for my son's and my relationship as she held space for me to speak with him about what happened. It requires a very special skill to hold space for that kind of work. I just contacted Cator to schedule another session for my son as he just started walking and I know CST will help his body create movement patterns that serve him best. If you're considering CST, do not hesitate in choosing Cator as your provider. read more

When I'm choosing a healer to work with, I choose people who are clearly doing their own work themselves and who are informed by a spiritual and intuitive connection. Cator is all of the above and more. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience as well and just jumps in with both feet and gets things done...in the most gentle, respectful, and graceful way. I highly recommend her online work for support during this difficult time. read more

I had my very first session with Cator remotely last week and it was amazing. She was able to align my my left and right sides and feel/release where I had tension. I could actually feel the energy move in my body and now I want to share her gifts with everyone. I highly recommend a session especially now when we need it most and aren't able to have in-person work done. read more

Cator has a gift and Cranial Sacral is a most relaxing, nurturing and beneficial therapy. She has years of experience and offers other aligning therapies as well. Her office is easy to find and very zen. She also offers a sliding scale price structure as well as new client offers. read more

Cator is an absolute master of her craft. She has treated both myself and my child, we each found tremendous benefits. I often describe the experience as having received a deeply relaxing massage for my nervous system. Aches and pains in my body are also relieved. Cator is the best by far. read more

What a relief! I experienced deep relaxation and calm through an online session with Cator. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it was a truly healing experience. A much needed refuge during this time when in-person bodywork is more needed than ever (but ill-advised due to covid protocol). I'm grateful for Cator's virtual touch and presence. read more

I began receiving Distance Cranio sessions from Cator just after SIP started.  I am a CST myself, and had never tried it. I was delighted to experience Cator's presence, skillfulness and deep compassion - and I find as my trust in our relationship, and the modality, grows I am able to experience more physical relief and also, clarity about my process and life. Afterwards, I'm always surprised by how similar the distance sessions feel to in-person sessions!  I continue to work with Cator and have come to see this work as an essential part of my self-care plan during this challenging time.  Thank you, Cator! read more

Cranial Sacral Therapy is incredibly effective at pain management - and Cator is one of the best. This practice is very subtle and requires great trust between the therapist and her patient. Cator is incredibly talented and gifted. Babies, children and adults will gain so much from working with her. read more

Cator is an incredible cranio sacral practitioner. I have seen her for years for help with pain following a bad bike accident. She has an incredible gift for healing and has also helped me to develop a better awareness of my body and resilience in the face of new challenges. I'm tremendously grateful. Most recently, in these socially-distant times, she has also worked with me online and I have also found these sessions to be powerful and useful. I can't recommend Cator enough! read more

Cator is a truly gifted healer. I feel very fortunate that I've gotten to experience her work myself, but I also feel extremely confident sending clients to her. Wonderful! read more

Cator Shakoy has been helping me and my two kids, now 19 and 16 years old, for the past 15 years. I had back surgery 30 years ago for an herniated disc and sometimes I am experiencing debilitating pain. Cator consistently provided tremendous relief through her Subtle Body Healing sessions so I could lead a normal life. I tried a remote session for the first time last Saturday and was amazed by the results! The relief from the pain I felt and the over all feeling of well being and relaxation where really similar to the ones I experienced during in person sessions. It is such a relief for me to now know that I can still benefit from Cator's amazing healing powers remotely. read more

Cator is a one of a kind who can work minor miracles when nothing else has worked. She is especially gifted with working with babies and children, helping to both diagnose and treat the internal issues causing external suffering. As a colleague healer, I often refer my students to her, in particular for neck/jaw tension. Well worth the investment. read more

Cator has helped me greatly with her knowledge and abilities in healing and yoga. She introduced me to Iyengar Yoga about six years ago. After 20+ years of various yoga practices, Iyengar and her teaching helped me with long term chronic issues. I've had some major new medical issues come up in the last few years. Through classes and private sessions she helped me adjust my practice to address these issues properly. I recommend private sessions with her. She listens, she sees, she cares, and knows what she's doing! I've also gone to her for Cranio-Sacral bodywork. She's seriously studied for many years, reaching the top levels. I've studied and practiced bodywork for 30 years, with my first training in 1981 under Judith McKinnon. Many schools and classes since. I can attest to Cator's deep healing abilities, and her high level of expertise and experience. I highly recommend Cator! read more

Cator is an incredibly gifted healer and teacher. She is masterful in her approach to Cranial Sacral bodywork. I'm always amazed at the breadth of perspective and refined presence she brings to each session. She is an amazing resource for parents of young children and healers alike. I highly recommend her services. read more

Cator has a strong presence and is able to precisely sense into the body while also providing the most gentle bodywork for release. She's helped me with relief from chronic neck and shoulder tension as well as from past tailbone injuries. I would highly recommend Cator to anyone seeking pain relief from car accidents or falls as well. read more

Cator is a real jewel in the community of healers. Her work is spot on and her bedside manner accommodating from infants to adults; her sense of touch and intuition profound. She has been in the Bay Area and healing professions for such a long time that she can help a person to redirect their search if necessary and where to move on to to continue their healing if need be. read more

Cator Shachoy is the kind of healer and human being whose encounter I consider a grace of destiny. She was introduced to us a few years ago by a friend when I was looking for a new osteopath for my son. She had just come back in town from a long retreat. We have seen her regularly since then, not only my son who is doing much better on every level, but myself, my little baby and occasionally my husband. Cator has been helping us with our health but also to understand our bodies and minds in a deeper level and care for them. The search for the right doctor or alternative therapist is a difficult one. I have seen many different people for myself and for my son in the past 10 years, homeopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, osteopaths, naturopaths, etc... and I can say that many of them were certainly skilled and experienced but there is something that distinguishes Cator Shachoy from many healers, something unique and rare in our modern and profit oriented society : Cator is a pure and genuine Human Being, with deep compassion and a true commitment to help others live a better life and find a way out of physical and mental suffering. I believe that the most amazing skill can do nothing if the healer's heart is not open and if a connection on a deeper level is not made with the patient. And Cator belongs to those very rare healers who understand this and work on themselves as a path of giving. When I took my 7 year old son to Cator for cranial osteopathy because of the many ear infections and congestions that he has been having since his young age after many doctors and therapists had failed to help us, I could immediately feel that this was the right place to be and my son's condition improved very soon. My son loves to go there, he feels safe and cared for. Cator does not rush her sessions, you do not get the feeling that the time has been squeezed to the maximum and that a one hour session becomes in fact a 50 minutes one because there is someone already in the room just before you and someone waiting behind the door before you even come out. With Cator, you feel welcomed, you feel respected and cared for. You feel she is not just practicing her routine skills on you but she takes time to deeply understand what you need and how she can help you. Her rates are reasonable, she offers sliding scale and she is aware of the financial sacrifice that families have to make to take care of their health. She tries to consider that in the schedule of sessions she suggests. I must say I was often schoked with many therapists how shamelessly and carelessly they ask you to come every week when they bill you 200 dollars for 30 minutes without even giving a thought to the fact that you might not be able to afford this. I have been going to Cator several times in acute pain in my back after my second child was born and I was relieved after one session. The deep relaxation that one feels after the subtle body work that she practices is just undescribable. Recently, she suggested that I come to her once a month for my migraines and I must say I did but I was not ready to believe that someone could help me after so many years of trying different things without success. The very first month, I realized that I had had a month without migraine and it has been 3 months now that I have not had PMS and my menstruation happened with no big turmoil and headaches. There is so much more to say about Cator but the best way is to go and try. Our body and mind know what is right and we should trust this feeling. read more

Cator has been doing craniosacral work on my family for 11 years, since my children were 1, 5 and 8. We have been happy and satisfied customers for all this time and continue to see her for many things, from sleep issues, to illness, to injuries. For me, Cator was one of the key people in keeping me healthy during an incredibly stressful year several years ago. She has been an indispensable resource. read more

Cator is great! I'd highly recommend her for Cranial Sacral work. She helped my 6 year old son tremendously. And I really appreciated her gentle, calm, kind way with him - immediately putting him at ease and making him comfortable. She's truly a gifted healer. read more

Cator provides thoughtful, professional and caring caniosacral work. A gifted healer, she truly listens and gives you exactly what you need. I am so grateful to have found her. She has made a tremendous difference. I highly recommend her. read more

Cator has powerfully impacted both my systemic health and my pain level. I went to her for a specific structural problem that has been significantly helped, but other, separate joint-related problems I've had for years have also improved through two months of work with her. She is a lovely individual and a really gifted and impactful healer. I'm very grateful and can give her my most superlative recommendation. read more

Cator is an extremely gifted and talented practitioner. She is deeply devoted to being of service and offers a depth of knowledge and embodiment that is rare. Her passion and commitment to continuing to grow and learn has her always available to offer the latest in new information. My recommendation comes with the highest of respect for her and her work. read more

Cator helped my 3 year old daughter get over her reflux in 3 sessions. This was after we were told by doctors that her only help would be to take Zantac..she was very gentle and kind. Previously, when I had been having chronic sciatica, one craniosacral session and her thoughtful yoga classes have left me repaired. She was a rather magical healing quality, and her yoga classes are detailed and engaging. Highly recommended. read more

Cator helped me recover my functioning from debilitating back pain after 3 chiropractors, my primary MD, a pain clinic MD, an osteopath, a yoga for back pain class, and a different craniosacral therapist were only able to get me to a slightly less painful state. I had met Cator at Zen Hospice Project many years ago when she was offering free yoga classes to the hospice volunteers. I started seeing her for craniosacral therapy 1.5 years after the pain began, and after I had given up hope of returning to normal functioning (i.e., driving more than 30 minutes, lifting groceries). I noticed at one of her workshops that other bodyworkers seemed to look to her to teach them. Her craniosacral work is very gentle/intuitive and my body would relax and unwind in ways that other practitioners couldn't come close to facilitating. She gave me precise sequences of Iyengar yoga poses to do at home (I was reluctant at first, since it took some getting used to hanging upside down like a bat), and over the next 1.5 years I returned nearly to full functioning (with some maintenance poses, therapeutic yoga classes, and increase in body awareness). I knew things were much much better when I signed up for ongoing hula dance classes for the first time in my life, without being afraid that my back couldn't take it. Viva Cator the True Healer!!!! read more