Hello, and big welcome!
My name is Marisa Manriquez, and I am a dedicated Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist committed to supporting you on your journey to greater balance and well-being. I am also a contemplative, meditator, ritual artist, and a mother — all of which, deeply inform my craniosacral practice.
Through gentle, non-invasive touch, I listen deeply to the rhythms and wisdom of your body, helping to release tension, restore harmony, and promote a sense of wholeness. Whether you are seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional stress, or simply wish to reconnect with your inner vitality, I am here to support you with empathy and care.
I approach each session with respect, compassion, and the utmost confidence in the transformative power of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
I look forward to meeting you and holding space for your unique needs.
The Evolution of Soul Witness
Soul Witness was founded in 2012 as a channel for transformative practices to spark the journey of inner work, personal growth, and healing. What began as a seed blossomed into a sanctuary—a space where you are seen, held, and accepted as you are. Soul Witness gently reconnects you to your true essence, the etheric bridge linking you to all dimensions of being.
For over 15 years, I have immersed myself in meditation, women’s embodiment, and folk healing traditions. My practice spans ritual facilitation, herbal medicine craft, guided journeywork, yoga, meditation, and the sacred art of laying on hands.
In 2021, I stepped back from facilitation to prepare for the conception, pregnancy, and birth of my first child. This transformative journey became the catalyst for my path to becoming a craniosacral therapist.
How I Became a Practitioner
Life’s complexity fuels my passion for transformation—healing that transcends time and space with courageous thoroughness and gentle grace.
A profound experience with infant craniosacral therapy for my son led me to meet Janet Evergreen, the practitioner and teacher who has been my guide and mentor throughout the certification and practicum journey since 2022.
In 2023, as I navigated all the tender phases of my postpartum year, I trained with Janet, integrating many techniques into the rhythms of my home and family life.
I spent the years 2023 and 2024 applying my training in in a rural community in northern Appalachia, where I offered treatment freely and by donation, helping me to ground my experience as a practitioner and gestate on the wisdom of this incredible healing tradition.
Integration & Community Service
The foundation for Soul Witness rests on the value of interconnection, and the balance between being and having purpose. Personally, the support I have found through this practice has been tremendously healing, and it has helped me take the next steps in my evolution as a healer. This is my prayer and offering to others as well.
Degrees & Certifications
2025 —Certificate (pending) in Pre- and Perinatal Education (Riverbluff Sanctuaries)
2023 —Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (Riverbluff Sanctuaries)
2012 —Certified Youth Mindfulness Educator (Niroga Yoga)
2011 —Certified Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance/ Niroga Yoga)
2011 —Master’s Degree in Philosophy & Religion, Concentration in Women’s Spirituality (California Institute of Integral Studies)
2006 -Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, Minor in French, Concentration in Anthropology (University of Illinois)
Apprenticeships & Advanced Skills
2014-2020 —Vipassana Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy (Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
2013-2020 —Plant Medicine Apprenticeship (Peruvian Amazon)
2011-2015 — Shamanic Initiation and Apprenticeship (Andean, Indo-European, and Sephardic Lineages)