CranioSacral Therapy
For Babies, Children
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
What is CranioSacral Therapy for Babies and children?
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The birth of a baby is a wonderful and beautiful thing but it isn't always easy.
To find out more about CranioSacral Therapy (CST) Please click the link above.
CranioSacral Therapy specifically for babies and children can help with the strains and trauma of child birth and the specific issues children experience through life.
CranioSacral Therapy for Babies and Children can help with fussiness, colic, reflux symptoms, latching and feeding issue, anxiety etc.
Sometimes the sessions may call for other siblings, parents or both to be treated at the same time this can help reduce anxiety, improve bonding. Sometimes the stress of the child is reflection in other family members of vice versa. CranioSacral Therapy can help with that.
Sometimes issues manifest physically but some is held in our bodies emotionally. CranioSacral Therapy can help balance all of these.
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What can I expect from a session?
A typical CranioSacral Therapy session takes place in a quiet, relaxed setting on a comfortable treatment table. Baby and child sessions can vary as sometimes we will treat on the floor or in a chair. Wherever is must comfortable or accommodation for the child.
they will remain fully clothed, therefore it is advisable to wear something comfortable.
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The first session is about bonding and creating a safe report with the child to get the most out of the treatment. CST is most affective when the child feels safe and comfortable.
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Sometimes sessions may include other siblings and or one of both parents/ guardians. This is because sometimes the stresses and strains can affect the whole family. Cst can help to address this
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Cranio Sacral Therapy is a light touch therapy which makes it as comfortable as possible. there are sometime a few tears or cries but not through pain as things can and shift for the better. these can be signs of release and change for the better.
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Sessions usually last an hour. However, this depends on the comfort of the child. the sessions are guided by them. They are always in charge and their bodies have their own inner wisdom that determines the treatment plan.