Parents & Children

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, light touch therapy that can support babies, children and parents through every stage of growth and development.

From pregnancy and birth to childhood and beyond, CST can help promote calm, ease discomfort and support overall wellbeing.

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How craniosacral therapy can help

Supports development

Encourages healthy growth and development in babies and children.

Eases discomforts

May help with colic, reflux, sleep challenges, tension and more.

Calms and balances

Supports the nervous system to promote relaxation, balance and wellbeing.

Supports parents

Can help parents feel more resourced, connected and supported.

From pregnancy to childhood

CST can be supportive during pregnancy, labour and birth, and in the early stages of life. As children grow, it can help with physical, emotional and developmental challenges. Each session is tailored to the individual and their needs, using gentle hands-on techniques in a safe and nurturing environment.

Pregnancy & Birth
Supporting pregnancy comfort, preparation for birth and postnatal recovery.

Babies
Gentle support for colic, reflux, sleep, feeding and overall wellbeing.

Children
Helping with growing pains, stress, anxiety, posture and more.

Support during pregnancy

Craniosacral therapy has a good reputation for its effectiveness in helping women in pregnancy and for many of the ailments of young babies and children. This gentle treatment can ease backache, improve digestive problems of pregnancy and give the expectant mother much-needed relaxation. Parents commonly bring their babies for craniosacral therapy treatment if they are suffering from colic or other digestive problems, are unsettled or have problems sleeping.

A gentle, child-led session

From the moment of conception, a child’s life is a whirlwind of change and development. These many changes bring along their own challenges and it can be helpful to have a range of supportive “tools” to address the issues. CST is one such tool and is ideal for babies and children since the touch is extremely gentle and there is no need for clothing to be removed.

Practitioners respond to what they feel in a client’s body, so that a person of any age can be said to direct the session. This is vitally important when working with a child who may understandably have little control over some aspects of their life and wellbeing. CST enables them to begin the important process of being aware of, and responsible for, their own physical and emotional health. If a baby or child has had a stressful birth, CST can help relieve associated tensions and symptoms – perhaps enabling them to relax and enjoy life for the first time. It is not necessary for words to be used to convey how the treatment is being experienced, so it is ideal for babies and children with no, or limited, speech.