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
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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
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
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 body remembers: Early life imprints
Babies (and adults) remember their birth and early life (pre-verbal) experiences. These experiences are imprinted on the nervous system and tissues of the body. Early life experiences, like birth, influence our body and our behaviour. These formative experiences are often forgotten but can be later remembered (for example during a treatment of cranio). This occurs… Continue reading The body remembers: Early life imprints
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