Sanctus Bodywork Studio

The therapists at Sanctus bring advanced clinical training in specialized bodywork and connective tissue therapy. Our work focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping clients return to the activities that matter most to them.

Every session is tailored to your needs, with the goal of delivering meaningful, lasting results.


A Quiet, Purpose-Built Environment 

The word Sanctus is Latin for holy. The name reflects our intention to create a space that is calm, private, and dedicated to healing work.

Sanctus is an appointment-only studio designed to minimize distractions and allow each session to unfold without interruption. The environment is quiet and focused so both therapist and client can concentrate fully on the work being done.

Before or after your session, there is a comfortable space where you may sit, have water or herbal tea, and allow your body time to settle and integrate the treatment.

Specialized Bodywork 

Carol Syvret Austin

Bodywork is often confused with massage, but the two approaches are different. Traditional massage works primarily through the muscles using oils or lotions. Bodywork focuses on the connective tissue system that surrounds and supports the muscles and joints.

The goal is to restore mobility by releasing scar tissue and restrictions that limit natural movement. Because this work engages the connective tissue directly, treatments are performed without oils or lotions, allowing precise access to the tissue.

Repetitive strain, injury, or surgery can create restrictions in connective tissue that lead to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Bodywork helps restore normal movement so the body can function more comfortably and efficiently.

Biography
Carol Syvret Austin

Carol Syvret Austin graduated from the Potomac Massage Therapy Institute in 1998 and has been in private practice in Virginia since that time. Her work focuses primarily on clients dealing with chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, and injury rehabilitation. Carol’s postgraduate training has been dedicated to deepening her understanding of the body and refining advanced therapeutic techniques.

Carol also works with expectant mothers, supporting the body through the physical changes of pregnancy. In more complex or high-stress pregnancies, therapeutic bodywork can help the soft tissue adapt to structural changes and improve comfort. She frequently works alongside chiropractors and osteopaths to support optimal outcomes for both mother and child.


Carol holds an Advanced Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (300 hours of training) and has completed Upledger Cranial I and Cranial II. This training provides a deeper understanding of the nervous system and the subtle structural rhythms of the body. She integrates this gentle modality with her connective tissue and structural bodywork to support both physical mobility and nervous system balance.

Over the years Carol has worked with a wide range of clients, including infants, athletes, and professionals experiencing chronic physical strain. Her integrated approach combines connective tissue therapy, structural bodywork, and craniosacral techniques to address the underlying causes of pain and restriction rather than simply treating symptoms.

Clients often seek out Carol’s work after other approaches have failed to resolve persistent pain, limited mobility, or long-standing structural imbalances. Her goal is always to help the body regain natural movement, comfort, and resilience.

New Clients

Your first visit to Sanctus begins with a brief intake form followed by a thorough consultation and physical evaluation. This allows us to understand your history, identify areas of restriction, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific concerns or injuries.

Our goal is to meet you where you are physically and provide treatment that supports both comfort and recovery. Sessions can be adapted to your needs, whether that means hands-off bodywork, modified positioning, or additional support with pillows so you can remain comfortable throughout the treatment.

For yourself or as a gift.

Gift Cards

Bodywork sessions are available as a gift for family members, friends, or colleagues.

Gift cards are transferable and do not expire, though they are non-refundable.*

Featured Modalities

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Supports nervous system balance and the body’s natural healing processes.

Connective Tissue Bodywork 

Releases restrictions in connective tissue to restore mobility and reduce pain.

Alchemical Alignment

Supports the body in releasing stored stress and trauma patterns, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body to return to a more balanced state.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have questions or would like to discuss which treatment options may be best for you.

Tel: (703) 966-5526

E-mail: AndBreathe@verizon.net

Sanctus Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks

By Appointment Only

  • Carol Syvret Austin 2026- All rights reserved.
  • AndBreathe@verizon.net 
  • (703) 966 - 5526


    1372 Old Bridge Rd #102

    Woodbridge, VA 22192


Military and the Federal Government

Many of our clients include active duty and retired military personnel, as well as members of federal agencies whose work places significant physical demands on the body. We frequently help clients address training injuries, repetitive strain, load-bearing stress, and long-term musculoskeletal issues developed over years of service.

Bodywork can also support recovery from chronic tension patterns associated with high-stress occupations. Our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and help clients return to comfortable, efficient movement.

Please contact the studio directly to inquire about military and federal service discounts.