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.
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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
Removing stress to speed up healing
The body has an amazing ability to heal itself. But sometimes, this self-healing mechanism can get stuck or feel sluggish. Ailments that should realistically clear within a week or so can drag out for months. What is it that drives our healing? What gets in the way? And how does cranio help? During a cranio… Continue reading Removing stress to speed up healing
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)
Sleepy Newborns
Did you know that cranio can help to wake up sleepy babies? I have worked with many babies whose mothers have plenty of milk but they are unable to stay awake long enough to drink it. This is a frustrating situation. Relying on a breast pump and topping up with a bottle is a full… Continue reading Sleepy Newborns
4 things to consider before posterior tongue tie release
The topic of posterior tongue tie (and lip tie) is a controversial one. Research is limited and opinions are divided. As an IBCLC/CST, my intention is to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals and to minimise unnecessary harm to babies. I have worked with mums who have decided to release their baby's posterior tongue tie… Continue reading 4 things to consider before posterior tongue tie release
The difference between surviving and thriving
A craniosacral therapist is trained to detect subtle motions within the body. These rhythms are expressions of being alive .... stillness, expansion and contraction. "Your entire body and its components expand and contract continually, with intermittent pauses in stillness" - Mia Kalef. Life experiences introduce different motions into the system. For example, the body may… Continue reading The difference between surviving and thriving
Flow Cranio and Lactation 