Restorative Bodywork.
A separate line of additional services offered alongside Foundations DPC by Denean Knapp, OTR/L — drawing on 22+ years of pediatric occupational therapy, a decade of craniosacral and manual therapy, and 15 years of yoga instruction. One practitioner, four pathways into the same nervous-system-aware, whole-body approach.
Denean Knapp, OTR/L
Occupational therapist with deep pediatric experience, advanced craniosacral and manual-therapy training (Upledger Institute; Dr. Ed Stiles), and a 15-year background as a yoga instructor — developer of the "Release Therapeutic Style." Former All-American swimmer at Texas A&M; former owner of an aquatic therapy practice.
Her work centers on the nervous system, fascia, and the whole person. Sessions are quiet, fully clothed, individualized, and welcoming for children, families, and adults alike. Whether working with kids or adults, Denean brings clinical insight, intuitive listening, and skilled touch to each session.
Four pathways, one whole-body approach.
Each "drop" below opens its own offering. Click any drop to see what it is and what's included.
Craniosacral Manual Therapy (CST)
Children, families & adultsPicture the lightest possible touch — about the weight of a nickel — placed gently on your head, neck, lower back, or other tense spots, while you lie fully clothed in a quiet, dim room. The practitioner isn't pressing, kneading, or adjusting anything. They're listening to your body with their hands and giving your nervous system permission to let go.
The idea: when your body is wound tight from stress, injury, or just life, the connective tissue under your skin (called fascia) holds onto that tension. A skilled, very light touch in the right places can help your body release it — the way a deep breath releases a held shoulder. Most people describe a session as the calmest hour of their week.
What it's not: it's not deep-tissue massage (no pressure), not chiropractic (no cracking or manipulation), not energy healing or anything mystical. It's a recognized form of manual therapy used by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and osteopaths.
Cleveland Clinic describes craniosacral therapy as a gentle, noninvasive technique that may be used alongside other care to support pain relief, relaxation, and stress reduction. It focuses on the relationship between the body's structure, connective tissue, nervous system, and patterns of tension.
Denean's CST is informed by her occupational therapy training, pediatric experience, and advanced manual-therapy education with the Upledger Institute and internationally respected manual therapy educator Dr. Ed Stiles. Sessions are typically quiet, fully clothed, and deeply calming.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Kids & familiesTwenty-plus years of pediatric OT, much of it in schools and educational settings. Denean helps children develop the physical, sensory, motor, and functional skills needed to participate more fully in daily life — and helps parents understand the practical challenges of supporting a growing nervous system.
Her pediatric background gives her a strong understanding of child development, sensory processing, movement patterns, regulation, and the relational dynamics families bring to therapy.
Therapeutic Yoga — Release Style
All ages, all levels"Release Therapeutic Style" is Denean's own gentle, intentional approach to yoga. It's designed to help students slow down, release stored tension, improve body awareness, and reconnect with movement in a safe and restorative way. Her yoga complements her manual-therapy work by integrating breath, alignment, relaxation, and mindful movement.
Plan Your Year · Restorative Journey
A year-long arcNot a stack of one-off sessions — a twelve-month journey woven from craniosacral therapy, occupational therapy where applicable, and Release-style yoga. The goal is durable, embodied change: a calmer nervous system, healthier movement patterns, and a stronger relationship with your own body across the seasons.
Distinct from Foundations' clinical Plan Your Year (preventive care with Dr. McLaurin) — this is Denean's parallel restorative arc, designed to layer on top.
Curious whether Restorative Bodywork is for you?
Reach out and we'll help you figure out which drop fits — and how it could complement your Foundations care.
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