Next month it is three years since I graduated as a craniosacral therapist. My practice has evolved in that time and in recent months, even more so. I am now literally expanding my services, offeringremote healing for babies who do not live in Perth. Hear me out…. Craniosacral therapy is essentially a touch therapy. When… Continue reading Expanding my services: Online treatments
Tag: birth trauma
Stress: An overlooked cause of unsettled babies
When our baby cries, we immediately feel they must be hungry, tired, overstimulated or gassy? If it becomes a pattern, we might consider colic - a term often used for babies who cry excessively for no apparent reason. What if there was a reason? And that reason is to communicate stress or repressed emotions from… Continue reading Stress: An overlooked cause of unsettled babies
Cranio for kids
School holidays are a good time to book your child in for a cranio treatment. Home visits are affordable and may suit those who don't want to bring all the family to appointments. It is a privilege to treat children, I love it as much as I love treating babies. Children are very much in… Continue reading Cranio for kids
Memory crying in babies
Babies cry - some more than others! Most of the time it is to communicate a “present moment” need, they are hungry, cold, bored, tired etc, and once the need is met, the crying stops. My experiences as a craniosacral therapist have also shown me that babies also cry to tell their story of what… Continue reading Memory crying in babies
Four reasons why cranio supports infant sleep
I spent 4 years in the midst of sleep deprivation when my kids were babies. My first son had difficulty with transitioning in and out of sleep. In hindsight I know this was related to our difficult birth and an activated nervous system. I didn’t know about cranio at the time. I took him to… Continue reading Four reasons why cranio supports infant sleep
Top six reasons your baby would benefit from cranio.
Cranio is a holistic, gentle treatment that supports the nervous system to down-regulate, which triggers the body’s own self-healing mechanism. Because it is so gentle, it is perfect to use with babies. Plus babies systems are so potent and ready to shift easily back to balance - some just need a little cranio support. Because… Continue reading Top six reasons your baby would benefit from cranio.
Five issues that cranio works quickly to help in babies
Cranio is a gentle, holistic treatment that has the potential to facilitate profound changes in the body, which can make all the difference to an infant's sense of wellbeing. Babies often find it to be very relaxing and parents often notice they feel a lot calmer too after their baby receives treatment. Babies tend to… Continue reading Five issues that cranio works quickly to help in babies
The complexities of touch
Early experiences of rough or insensitive handling, including by hospital or NICU staff after birth, can influence how physical contact is received late in life. While these memories are not usually conscious, clients with this history may dissociate or feel tense or like they want to run away or strike out when receiving touch. This… Continue reading The complexities of touch
Cranio for babies with a head preference
I recently had the privilege of working of with two babies who had a head preference and cranio was very helpful in increasing range of motion and infant comfort. One little boy had significant torticollis from inutero positioning. This prevented him from latching well to the breast. His mum was "amazed" by the improvements. She… Continue reading Cranio for babies with a head preference
Getting my own sessions – thriving (not just surviving)
I'm super excited to receive cranio myself this weekend. These days I tend to schedule cranio every 3-4 weeks for maintainance. I had to cancel my last appt due to a spontaneous family holiday (so I am over due for a session - I can feel it). I know I need a cranio treatment when… Continue reading Getting my own sessions – thriving (not just surviving)
Flow Cranio and Lactation 