Working with Babies, Children and Adults through Craniosacral Therapy
“What happens during a session? I don’t see anything happening. Are you doing anything?”
This is one of the questions I am asked most often.
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy. Although the touch is light and the movements are subtle, many people describe experiencing a deep sense of relaxation during treatment.
During a session, I use my hands to gently assess areas of tension, restriction and movement throughout the body. My training in anatomy, physiology, the musculoskeletal system, fascia and the body’s natural rhythms allows me to work with the body in a careful, responsive and individualised way.
Rather than attempting to force change, the intention is to support the body’s natural processes and create the conditions in which it can function with greater ease and comfort.
Every session is tailored to the individual, recognising that each person’s experience is unique.
Working with Babies
Babies often respond well to the gentle nature of craniosacral therapy because their bodies are still developing and adapting to life outside the womb.
Birth can be an intense experience for both mother and baby. Whether the birth was straightforward or more complex, some parents choose craniosacral therapy as a way of supporting their baby’s adjustment during the early weeks and months.
Parents sometimes report that their babies appear calmer and more settled following treatment. Some also notice changes in feeding, sleeping patterns and general comfort. As every baby is unique, responses to treatment vary considerably.
The techniques used during treatment are extremely gentle and are intended to support relaxation and overall wellbeing.
Working with Children
Children may benefit from craniosacral therapy during times of physical, emotional or developmental change.
Parents often tell me that their children seem calmer, more comfortable and better able to cope with the demands of everyday life following treatment. Some children also appear more confident and better able to express themselves.
Each child is treated as an individual, and every session is adapted according to their needs.
Working with Adults
Many adults seek craniosacral therapy because they wish to make time for themselves, experience deep relaxation and explore a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
Each session is unique because no two people are the same. Rather than directing the process, I work alongside you, allowing your body to respond in its own way and at its own pace.
Many people describe the experience as being like peeling back the layers of an onion, gradually revealing deeper patterns of tension, stress and holding.
From the moment you arrive, my intention is to provide a safe, supportive and compassionate environment in which you can relax. As the body settles, many people describe experiencing a greater sense of ease, calmness and wellbeing.
Every healing journey is unique, and we move forward at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Is Craniosacral Therapy the Same as Reiki?
People often ask me this question because some clients describe experiencing colours, images, deep relaxation, or a profound sense of peace during treatment.
Although there are similarities in the gentle nature of the touch, craniosacral therapy and Reiki are different approaches.
Craniosacral therapy is grounded in the study of anatomy, physiology and the body’s physical structures. The therapist works with gentle touch to assess and support the body’s natural movement and balance.
Reiki is a spiritual energy healing practice that works from a different philosophy and framework.
Some people find that craniosacral therapy also brings emotional or spiritual awareness during a session. This experience is unique to each individual and depends on many factors, including where they are on their own healing journey and what they are ready to explore.
My intention is always to support the whole person—with compassion, presence and respect for the body’s own wisdom and natural ability to move towards balance.