Babies

Craniosacral Therapy can be particularly helpful for treating new-borns and infants. Birth, especially in complicated or complex cases, can result in pressure which can create restrictions and tensions in the body.

These can be particularly felt in the nervous system, and the cranial nerves that control sucking, swallowing, jaw mobility and digestive systems.

Craniosacral Therapy can help to build a healthy foundation from which your baby can grow into a well-balanced, settled and contented child.

Some of the symptoms and conditions in babies that can be helped with Craniosacral Therapy: 

  • Colic

  • Poor sleep

  • Feeding problems 

  • Tongue tie

  • Asymmetrical/flat head 

  • Crossed and wandering eyes 

  • Reflux

  • Torticollis or one-sided feeding challenges 

Children & Teens

I am particularly interested in working with children and teenagers.  I find that in today’s world a lot of children and particularly teenagers are overwhelmed, overworked, and overstressed.

This impacts not only their day-to-day life, but also their relationships and the way they see themselves.  Craniosacral Therapy can help address the root causes of anxiety and depression. 

Craniosacral Therapy is gentle and non-invasive so it can help children of different ages with a wide range of issues including,

Other childhood issues Craniosacral therapy can support are-

  • Autism and ADHD 

  • Life transitions 

  • A family bereavement 

  • Parental separation

  • Antibiotics

  • Dyslexia

  • Ear infections

  • Thumb sucking

  • Orthodontic trauma 

  • Behavioural issues 

  • Learning challenges 

  • Hyperactivity and attention issues 

  • Sleep issues 

  • Concussion

Further Reading

  • CHILDHOOD ANXIETY

    Sessions can help children relax, reduce stress and promote a sense of calm. This can be particularly helpful in children who may be experiencing anxiety, hyperactivity or difficulty sleeping.

  • BIRTH TRAUMA & EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION

    If a child has not had Craniosacral therapy as a baby,sometimes that child will sometimes have leftover torsions and restrictions from birth. This can also occur from being a physically active child and all that that involves, including falling out of trees, bumping heads and rolling around on the floor as a toddler. Craniosacral therapy can also address emotional challenges including attachment issues, trauma and behavioural difficulties.

  • GROWING PAINS

    Growing pains, injuries and postural issues are common among growing children. Craniosacral therapy can help to address these concerns by promoting structural alignment and really relieving physical discomfort.

  • CONCENTRATION & FOCUS

    Many children face challenges with concentration and focus due to various factors, such as academic pressure or distractions. Craniosacral therapy can help promote relaxation and enhance the nervous systems regulation, potentially improving concentration and focus.

  • EXAM STRESS

    Exam stress is one of the biggest contributing factors to general stress in teenagers. Teachers, parents and the child themselves sometimes do not understand the negative effects of putting too much emphasis on academic performance. Do not get me wrong: I do understand academics are important but not, I believe, at the detriment to a child’s mental health. I understand how stress can manifest in the body with symptoms such as nausea, stomach pains, shortness of breath, poor sleep, or mood related disorders.