Celeste Varas de Valdes

You have an intuitive knowing that your life could be happier, healthier physically, mentally and spiritually. And you have been trying to find a way to achieve this balance.

I invest a lot in my personal growth. Whether it is receiving extensive bodywork, taking new courses, assisting in CranioSacral Therapy courses, mentoring CSTherapists or teaching CST Study Groups. 

Investing in personal growth is a very high priority for me.  Every time you make the effort to "show-up", you deserve for me to be 100% available and present physically, emotionally and spiritually.  This is my commitment to you.

As a leading practitioner of CranioSacral Therapy, I take pride in of...

I invest a lot in my personal growth. Whether it is receiving extensive bodywork, taking new courses, assisting in CranioSacral Therapy courses, mentoring CSTherapists or teaching CST Study Groups. 

Investing in personal growth is a very high priority for me.  Every time you make the effort to "show-up", you deserve for me to be 100% available and present physically, emotionally and spiritually.  This is my commitment to you.

As a leading practitioner of CranioSacral Therapy, I take pride in offering the best service. I am dedicated to serving the needs of my clients each and every day.

I started bodywork full-time in 1988 as a massage therapist.  Then in 1991 my path moved full-time as an Upledger CranioSacral Therapist (CST.)  I shifted my direction when I realized the results I was witnessing had the potential to be life changing in the spectrum of balance, clarity and empowerment.

All of my previous employment in Silicon Valley’s International Sales, Marketing, Human Resources and R&D prepared me for a move into helping others find balance in their life.  I learned about customer service; support; compassion; professionalism and organizational skills.  These practical skills, melded with my bodywork knowledge and intuitive skills, blend the best of both worlds.

I completed my first Advanced training in CranioSacral Therapy with The Upledger Institute in 1997.  Since that time, I continually update my CST education, plus adding new skills to my repertoire.  

As a Certified Teaching Assistant for The Upledger Institute since 1994, this has enabled me to work closely with many talented instructors.


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My Services
Licenses
Massage

CA # 59319

Education
2011

The Upledger Inst

2011: CranioSacral Applications for Conception, Pregnancy & Birthing

2008

The Upledger Inst

2008: BioAquatics Advanced CranioSacral, Freeport, Bahama

2007

The Upledger Inst

2007: Barral Institute: Visceral Manipulation

2005

The Upledger Inst

2005: Upledger - Immune Response, San Francisco, CA 2001: Upledger - CranioSacral Dissection, Portland, OR

Experience
Bodywork

2012 - Present

Upledger - CranioSacral Applications for Conception, Pregnancy & Birthing Certified Teaching Assistant

2006 - Present:

Upledger - Immune Response Preceptor

2002 - Present:

Upledger - CranioSacral Dissection Preceptor

1999 - Present:

Upledger - The Brain Speaks Certified Teaching Assistant

1998 - Present:

Upledger Advanced CranioSacral Therapy Preceptor

1995 - Present:

Upledger SomatoEmotional Release II Therapy Certified Teaching Assistant

1994 - Present: Upledger CranioSacral II Therapy Certified Teaching Assistant

Upledger CranioSacral II Therapy Certified Teaching Assistant

1993 - Present:

Upledger CranioSacral I Therapy Certified Teaching Assistant

1989:

Certified Massage Therapist , Just for Your health College of Massage, San Jose, CA

1988:

Certified Massage Therapist , Western College of Massage, Cupertino, CA Education:

Education

Education: 2011: CranioSacral Applications for Conception, Pregnancy & Birthing 2008: BioAquatics Advanced CranioSacral, Freeport, Bahama 2007: Barral Institute: Visceral Manipulation 2005: Upledger - Immune Response, San Francisco, CA 2001: Upledger - CranioSacral Dissection, Portland, OR 1999: Upledger - Heart Centered Therapy, San Luis Obispo, CA 1998: Upledger - The Brain Speaks, San Francisco, CA 1997: Upledger Advanced CranioSacral Therapy, Esalen, Big Sur, CA 1997: Upledger - Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue, San Francisco, CA 1993: Reiki Master Teacher, Richard Christianson, San Francisco, CA 1993: Upledger SomatoEmotional Release Therapy, San Francisco, CA 1992: Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Level II, San Francisco, CA 1991: Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Level I, San Francisco, CA 1991: Registered Jin Shin Do Acupressure Practitioner, Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A. & creator of Jin Shin Do Acupressure, Body Therapy Center, Menlo Park, CA 1990: Reiki - 1st & 2nd Degree, rev. Dr. Arthur L. Robertson, Ph.D. Reiki Master, president and Executive Director ARMA, FL 1989: Sports Massage and Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy, Monterey Institute of Touch, Monterey, CA 1989: Certified Massage Therapist, San Jose, CA (2nd and different massage school) 1988: Reiki - 1st & 2nd Degree, Redwood Center, Redwood City, CA 1988: Certified Massage Therapist, San Jose, CA 1969-1988: Hi-Tech Companies in San Francisco Bay area and Silicon Valley, culminating in positions in Human Resources, R&D, and International Sales & Marketing

REVIEWS for my massage services

by Lois on Mar 04
I liked the clarity that Celeste exhibits. She listens. She is kind, honest and has great boundaries that she sticks to. She has a sense of humor. Very knowledgeable. She is non judgmental.
by Anonymous on Nov 14
I love how I feel when I’m on the table and when I walk out the door as well!
by Anonymous on Sep 19
I have been pain free since I had a treatment with Celeste. This is huge. Thank you. Sheila
by Anonymous on Aug 29
Celeste is Amazing! Her professionalism is A+ Her knowledge is A+ Her Touch is A+ Thank you for the exceptional work that you do :)
by Stephen on Jul 03
This was my first time receiving this type of massage, so I don’t have a good frame of reference for rating it. Overall I would rate the experience as positive and I will likely return.
by Elle on Jun 03
i loved positively everything! im feeling amazing just after a couple sessions. cant wait to see both Celeste and Dusty again!!!
by Anonymous on May 30
I felt like your massage provided balance unlike I have felt in many years! It released pain in my neck, and eased motion. My eyes seem to work better, working more together than before. Eyes working together has been a problem for quite some time now. I am truly excited to continue healing with your amazing hands.
by Anonymous on May 29
I felt like your massage provided balance unlike I have felt in many years! It released pain in my neck, and eased motion. My eyes seem to work better, working more together than before. Eyes working together has been a problem for quite some time now. I am truly excited to continue healing with your amazing hands.
by Laura on Oct 23
I felt very cared for and the results were great! Floated out of the room!
by Dione on May 26
I like that I always come away with clearer emotional and spiritual clarity. I like that my body floats away from a session with Celeste