One of the challenges of being a craniosacral therapist is encountering the belief systems of clients (or with babies - their parents). I understand! Before I got into this work I, too, was sceptical – how can light touch do anything?? And how does the craniosacral therapist feel all those things? With the hands? Through… Continue reading The challenges of being sensitive
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A Toddler Tells Her Birth Story
Did you know that babies and young children remember their birth? I recall my son saying, when he was a toddler "mum you punched me in the stomach when I was born". Now, I don't remember doing this, but I do remember the scramble to get him from the bottom of the birth pool, when… Continue reading A Toddler Tells Her Birth Story
Falling asleep during a session
Its quite common for babies to fall asleep during a cranio session. Occasionally an exhausted adult will also drop into sleep. Recently, I had a couple of kids fall asleep during the treatment - which is pretty special. Cranio helps the body to shift out of a "fight or flight" state into "rest and repair",… Continue reading Falling asleep during a session
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.
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
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