In Flow Healing Arts
Karly Ridings, RN
A gentle approach to intuitive, hands-on care
Welcome,
I'm a Registered Nurse with 19 years of clinical experience and board certification in holistic nursing. My professional path has included pediatric and emergency trauma nursing, integrative wellness, and many years of studying and practicing hands-on approaches to relaxation and restoration.
Today, my work is developing in two distinct directions: ongoing clinical training in Upledger Craniosacral Therapy and a blend of energy work practices that I call Restorative Touch.
My goal is to provide professional care in a calm and welcoming environment. I enjoy helping people slow down, settle their nervous systems, and experience ease in their bodies. I believe the body has remarkable capacity for healing and restoration. Through careful assessment and gentle hands-on work, I aim to support the body's natural movement toward balance and ease.
Come as you are. Leave feeling clear, grounded, and restored.
-Karly
Currently offering introductory Craniosacral Therapy sessions on a donation basis,
and energy work through Restorative Sound & Touch. Book a session
"You simply must go to Karly for craniosacral. I had heard about it, so when I found out Karly is offering that, I wanted to try it. It was better than I expected.Karly has a warm, calm presence that makes you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in. She is clearly knowledgeable of how the nervous system functions and connects throughout the body. She is able to articulate what is happening. I was amazed at how stored trauma can be released from the body simply by light touch! This is not "massage" the way we might think of that word. It is gentle touch in particular spots to help energy flow correctly in the body.! think this is the answer for people like me with complex ptsd who are doing their best yet still feel a bit stuck. This treatment released a lot of stuff from my body and brought lasting calm and noticeable emotional healing." -CK, 2026
"Words can’t express my gratitude to Karly and what she has done and continues to do for me each and every session. I highly recommend her and would strongly encourage anyone who is in need of some stress reduction and healing work to see her. She will help you feel better and become more balanced." -M.W. 2024
"Karly is absolutely amazing!! I left feeling lighter, more energized, clear-minded, and centered. I highly recommend booking a session with her if you’ve been feeling anxious/overwhelmed/off balance. The whole experience was a 10/10 - I will definitely be back!" -L.M. 2024
"Yesterday I received my first craniosacral treatment from Karly. It as a very gentle and effective session. Afterwards, I was so relaxed that I wanted to sleep the rest of the day. I will definitely schedule again." -MW, 2026
"My mom really enjoyed the craniosacral therapy with Karly!! She was really relaxed and slept a lot afterwards. Even on the next day she felt super relaxed. She felt like her entire body loosened up completely and melted in a very healing way. Highly recommend!!" -VC, 2026
"My session with Karly felt like stepping into a calm, glowing pocket of time where everything softened and opened. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely safe, comforted, and supported in such a welcoming, peaceful space. Karly has the loveliest, calm energy—she’s intuitive, warm, and genuinely kind, with a depth of knowledge that shows in every moment. Her use of tuning forks and other techniques gently carried me into this dreamy, in-between state where I was both deeply relaxed and quietly aware—it felt like a full, transformational journey that somehow stretched hours into a single session. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and honestly a little in awe. It was a 10/10 experience..." -CJS, 2026
September Updates:
Updated 10/3/26
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To request an appointment:
- Or, text: 479-301-1811 (text at any time, I will answer during business hours)
Services Provided:
1. Craniosacral Therapy (60 minutes, donation-based)
Gentle, clinically informed nervous system care
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Craniosacral Therapy is a light-touch approach that works with the craniosacral system and related structures of the body (cranium, spinal fluid, spine, fascia, muscles, brain, nervous system, and more).
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My CST sessions follow the Upledger 10-Step Protocol for assessing and treating the whole body. I am currently continuing my Upledger CST education, so sessions are offered as donation-based practice sessions while I continue developing my clinical skills.
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CST may be a good fit if you are looking for a gentle approach during times of physical stress, recovery, or nervous system tension.
2. Restorative Sound & Touch (60-90 minutes)
Gentle energy work for deep rest and restoration
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Restorative Sound and Touch is my energy-work offering, separate from Craniosacral Therapy. The session opens with tuning fork sound healing, played gently by the ears to ground and calm the body and nervous system. From here, I complete the session with a variety of relaxing, clearing, and harmonizing energy work modalities, including Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy, and more.
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PEMF, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, may replace the sound therapy, if desired, as the foundational frequency in the session.
A New Chapter
For those who know me through my reiki work:
After many years of practicing and teaching Reiki, I made the personal decision to step away from Reiki in accordance with my Christian faith. I am grateful for the people who trusted me through that chapter of my work. The skills I developed through years of careful listening, presence, and subtle touch continue in my work as a CST and energy practitioner. My sessions are offered with care, professionalism, and with respect for each person's individual beliefs and needs.
If you have questions about this transition you're welcome to email or reach out.
With gratitude,
Karly
Located in Fayetteville, AR
I am located at 1949 N Green Acres Road Suite B, Fayetteville Arkansas. Guests of Suite B may park in the designated parking space, or anywhere in the AYC parking lot.
Go up the stairs or the ADA accessible ramp and enter Suite B, as shown in the photo above. There is a small waiting room and restroom inside, I'll find you in the waiting area.
After your session you are welcome to spend time in the garden out back and enjoy some nature. I'm thrilled to be here, and can't wait to show you around!