The treatment itself is non-invasive and usually profoundly relaxing, with the patient lying down fully-clothed, in a peaceful environment. Other positions can be used to accommodate children, women in later stages of pregnancy and anyone else uncomfortable lying on their backs.

A very light touch is used to connect in with the system, 'listen' to the body's subtle rhythms, and identify any patterns or areas of tightness, blockage or restriction on both a physical and emotional level. Treatment works towards releasing these through enhancing the body's self-healing and regulating capabilities. Areas frequently contacted are the bones of the cranium (skull), the sacrum (tailbone) and the spine, and often clients report sensations of deep relaxation, warmth and tingling.

The initial consultation and treatment takes 1.5 hours, with follow-up treatments lasting one hour.

For children and infants, sessions are 45 minutes.