Hear what Adelyn’s clients say about therapy sessions with her at Applied Somatic Therapy.
Dec 2011
We took our infant son for Craniosacral Therapy with Adelyn Botto after he had been suffering from night terrors and constipation. We were trying everything we could to find relief for our child; our pediatrician said it was normal, but we did not feel the same.
Adelyn was warm and explained to us what she was doing with Owen and why. She followed his lead while asking us questions about his birth and our lives together. We didn’t think much about his birth and how it could have affected him, but after speaking with Adelyn we began to understand the possible impact being in the birth canal for over three hours could have on him. He seemed at ease throughout the session and Adelyn was flexible with him as he moved around on the table and from the table to me. The session flew by as we spoke with Adelyn and our son did his thing, it was a warm, inviting environment.
Adelyn answered all of our questions and heard us as we spoke with her, her explanations were technical yet we understood what she shared with us. We left the session with homework, follow our son’s lead at home, and have not had difficulty with constipation or night terrors since our session with Adelyn.
We didn’t want our son on medicine daily and did not feel comfortable saying that his issues were normal for an infant. I’m glad we trusted our instincts and saw Adelyn; we will definitely go back in the future.
January 2008
Adelyn Botto has been my massage therapist for 5 years now. The best thing about Adelyn is she knows exactly what needs to be done and where – even more than I do. Her massages have always been very tailored for what is going on with my body at that moment. She checks in but doesn’t need to, as her pressure is always perfect…she will put you back together again. All massage – no fluff!
Adelyn first introduced me to craniosacral therapy as a potential solution for the debilitating, lifelong “ear aches” I’d endured — something no other professional had been able to diagnose or treat successfully in decades. She took the time to ask thoughtful, detailed questions and, after learning about my very traumatic birth that required the use of forceps, felt I might be a good candidate for this treatment.
I had tried everything — medication, acupuncture, you name it — but the only real relief I have ever experienced has come from Adelyn’s skilled craniosacral work. She addressed all of my questions and eased my initial skepticism with her deep knowledge, patience, and expertise.
I’m thrilled to share that what once plagued me four to five times a month now occurs only once every 12–18 months — and when it does, the episodes are far milder and shorter in duration. Craniosacral therapy with Adelyn has been nothing short of life-changing, and my quality of life has improved dramatically under her care.
— Eddie C.
I rely on Adelyn when I need a massage or when I know of others who need a referral. Adelyn is a specialist, a diagnostician as well as a therapist, and her work has consistently helped me and those whom I’ve referred to her. Adelyn is a kind soul and a good massage therapist. I have worked with Adelyn for years. I intend to continue to rely on her, and I can recommend her services without exception.
— Paul Keeper
August 2025
Adelyn is a natural healer. She combines her years of professional training, her techniques and her intuition to treat the whole person. At each appointment, she begins by exploring my state of mind and body, and designs the session around my needs. She’s also a natural teacher. Through Adelyn, I’ve learned so much about the structure, dynamics and energy of my body.
Whether I walk through Adelyn’s door with an injury, chronic pain issues, postural imbalance or just plain anxiety, I always know I’m in good hands.
— Mary Thompson, Austin TX
Before I began seeing Adelyn Botto more than five years ago, I thought of massage as only a relaxing indulgence — and it can be. But seeing Adelyn taught me that deep tissue massage can be exactly what I need to recover from injury, truly relax, and relieve pain. Adelyn is highly experienced and knows the body like no other. She can locate the source of aches and pains when I cannot identify it myself. I highly recommend her MyoFascial Release for breaking through knotted tissue to relieve muscle pain. It has been a game changer for me. Her work has helped improve my posture and ease of movement. She has a warm, healing presence, and I always look forward to our sessions. Highly recommend!
— J Mason
I first discovered Craniosacral Therapy when I started seeing Adelyn Botto for massage to relieve muscle aches. At the end of those 60- or 90-minute sessions, Adelyn would apply the lightest of touches to the top of my head and to the base of my skull to calm the nervous system after more intense body work. It’s hard to believe how effective this therapy is at relieving pain and, more surprisingly, emotional stress. When I lost my son in a tragic accident several years ago, I sought out Adelyn to help me through that pain — and it was the craniosacral work that helped me the most. I cannot thank her enough.
— Janis M