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 very gentle, hands-on therapy. Although the touch is light and the movements are subtle, there is often a great deal happening beneath the surface.

During a session, I use my hands to gently assess areas of restriction, tension and movement throughout the body. My training in anatomy, physiology, the musculoskeletal system, fascia, and the body’s natural rhythms allows me to recognise where the body may be holding patterns of tension or compression.

Rather than forcing change, I support your body’s own ability to release restrictions, restore balance, and improve ease of movement. Every person’s body has an innate capacity for healing when given the right support.

Working with Babies

Babies often respond beautifully to craniosacral therapy because their bodies are still developing and have not yet established long-term patterns of compensation.

Birth can be a significant physical experience for both mother and baby. Whether birth was straightforward or more complicated, some babies may benefit from gentle support as they adapt to life outside the womb.

Parents often notice that after treatment their baby appears more relaxed and comfortable. Some babies may feed more easily, latch more effectively, settle more readily, sleep more peacefully, or appear more comfortable with symptoms such as tension, unsettled behaviour, or digestive discomfort. Every baby is unique, and results vary from child to child.

The gentle techniques used during treatment aim to support the baby’s nervous system, allowing the whole body to work together more comfortably and efficiently.

Working with Children

Children can also benefit from craniosacral therapy, particularly following periods of illness, injury, emotional stress, or significant life changes.

As the body becomes more balanced, parents often report that their children appear calmer, happier, more comfortable in themselves, and better able to regulate their emotions. Some children also seem more confident in expressing themselves and coping with everyday challenges.

Each child responds differently, and treatment is always tailored to their individual needs.

Working with Adults

Adults often arrive carrying years of physical tension, emotional stress, or unresolved experiences stored within the body.

Each session is unique because your body guides the process. Together, we work with what feels ready to be addressed, rather than forcing change before the body is prepared.

Many people describe the experience as peeling back the layers of an onion—addressing the outer layers first before gradually reaching deeper patterns over time.

From the beginning of each session, my priority is to provide a safe, supportive and compassionate space where you can relax. As your body begins to let go of tension, many people experience a greater sense of ease, clarity and wellbeing.

Every healing journey is individual, and we move at a pace that feels right 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.