Baby CranioSacral Therapy
Infant CranioSacral Therapy -CST- is a very gentle style of bodywork that is appropriate for newborns and infants. This style of massage therapy releases tension and adhesions in our craniosacral system and connective tissue that can cause pain and dysfunction in our body systems. It is preventative as well as releasing a particular condition.
It is safe and powerful to give your baby a CranioSacral Therapy session. Tissue restrictions for an infant can occur in-utero due to strange positioning or during the birth process. As baby goes through the birth canal, the head changes shape, the body may twist or get stuck, the birth may be exceptionally quick or prolonged, baby was occiput-posterior or transverse or there may have been an intervention: vacuum extraction, forceps and even cesarean. This can set the stage for certain scenarios that can contribute to:
A CST session can address these traumas, eliminating or minimizing the results.
What if I had a Cesarean Section ?
CranioSacral therapy is wonderful for C-section babies. In a vaginal birth, all of the cranial bones compress on each other as the head goes through the birth canal. This is baby’s first adjustment to his system. With a C-section this does not happen which can slow the functioning of the cerebral spinal fluid and the cranial wave. C-Section babies often have lower Apgar scores, more chronic ear infections, may be more fussy, or high strung.
With a Cesarean Section there is a strong change in hydrostatic pressure as the womb is opened, which can cause distress to baby’s system. Baby may be stuck in the birth canal and have to be tugged on pretty hard to release, leading to many of the above mentioned scenarios. C-sections are not without their ‘bumps and bruises’, but are medically necessary and can save lives. CST will help return baby's system to normal and reduce symptoms.
Infant Craniosacral therapy is also a great tool for helping your child through the many growth milestones such as; rolling over, learning to crawl or walk, teething and talking. If it seems like your child just can’t get past something, this can help.
Testimonials
Baby Quinn has slept through the night for 2 nights now and his fussiness has been MINIMAL. The difference this has made for our family is amazing. Before the CST he had not slept more than 40minutes at a time! Chrissie M. of
Working with Teresa has been a blessing. Our baby had severe Reflux with that horrible projectile-vomiting. After a few sessions she is so much better, thank you Teresa! A.Z. in
The Infant CST seemed so gentle and soothing to my little boy and Teresa put me right at ease. He was having a hard time latching, it was painful and pinching to me. He was fussing all the time while trying to breastfeed and now he latches right on.
Abigail F. from Tigard
Toddlers/Children
I work with many 3 – 9 year olds, some for conditions listed above, but mainly for behavioral concerns. Many children are put into the ADD/ADHD spectrum diagnosis and parents are left sifting through the many avenues of medical treatments available.
I have seen great improvements in these children with the addition of CranioSacral Therapy to their treatment protocol. I enjoy working along with their current regiment of treatment and often see this lead to a decrease in prescription dosage and improvement in their behavior.
Many toddlers have social fears as well, they may find it hard to start a new school year, or make new friends. CrainoSacral Therapy is a wonderful way to help them move through this and for them to become aware of their bodies. I have many past clients call and say their child,”wants to come get worked on”.
Testimonials
“T” had a head injury at age 4, his moods, temper and ability to listen and follow through all changed after that. By age 7 he was being asked to leave school at least once a week due to “acting out”. After his first session with Teresa we made it through a whole week without one call from the school! We have seen her several times over the past months and things just keep getting better.
Kim and Bret. from
My little girl is 3 and just couldn’t make it through the night staying in her own bed. She wasn’t fitting in with the other kids at daycare, and she would have these horrible melt-downs. After seeing Teresa she is much more calm, plays better, and stays in her bed (most of the time). S.P. in
My twin girls are 8, the second born has just always been more shy, less confident and has had speech issues. Since receiving CranioSacral Therapy from Teresa she has really blossomed and often times is protective of the other one. Sally K. from
Teresa Robertson, LMT, Craniosacral Therapist, CCST, CIIM
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