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Treatment & Preventative Care

For Infants, Toddlers & Young Children

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)is a physical, hands on therapy that is extremely gentle and profoundly effective for a diverse range of health conditions. It is paramedical, non-invasive and does not require the use of medication. The Biodynamic Principles of this therapy addresses the body in wholeness, as a unit of function, and recognizes the body’s innate ability to self-regulate and self-heal.

Birth forces, interventions, trauma, medications, injuries during labour and birth can create shock and compressional forces in the cranium and spine resulting in adverse conditions that affect circulation, digestion, vitality, growth, sleep, breast feeding, developmental delays, neurological conditions, abnormal cranial moulding and other issues.
At infancy, the cranium is soft and mouldable. It can easily be corrected by releasing compressional forces held within its sutures. This allows the cranial base (junction of head & neck) to free up, enabling important cranial nerves to function effectively, improve circulation and regulate the system.

The work is also preventive:

Many chronic adult conditions such as migraines, hormonal imbalances, neurological conditions, digestive issues or sensory problems originate from unresolved cranial restrictions at birth. After 2-3 years of age, the cranial bones harden and while it’s not impossible, it is more difficult to free up the tension patterns later in age. This can restrict the growth and development of the brain thereby creating long term health conditions, narrow stress boundaries and lower resiliency.
It is recommended to treat birth injuries during infancy to prevent long term conditions. .

Sessions:

By gently touching areas of the head, spine and body a practitioner can tune into the rhythmic fluctuations working on it diagnostically and therapeutically. The aliveness of the body can be felt in the rhythmic motion of the cerebrospinal fluid along with all the cells, tissues, bones and other fluids in the body. Craniosacral sessions enhance this natural flow and support the inner balance of the system, thereby restoring health to the nervous system and all other functions of the body.
IT IS NOT A MASSAGE. THERE IS NO MANIPULATION OR ADJUSTMENTS. THE TOUCH IS FEATHER LIGHT & SAFE.

Session for babies and children is dynamic and respectful of natural boundaries. Treatment can be administered while babies are fully clothed, sleeping, feeding, in parent’s arms or awake and playful. The practitioner engages the child in a playful, relaxed setting.
Evaluation happens in a friendly way – observing the babies natural movements, eye contact, attention, colour of skin, movement, vitality, responsiveness, etc. This is integrated into the treatment with a light hands on contact at specific parts of the body or cranium – palpating the craniosacral rhythm, gently creating spaciousness to restricted joints, cranial sutures, nerve pathways and fluid processes.
While working with toddlers and older children, treatment is integrated in a play-way method, in the presence of a parent or care provider, engaging in story-telling, playful movement, eye contact, reading, image cards, toys, puppets, music instruments, snack time, etc – whatever supports the child to feel safe, contained and joyous.
Children are not expected to sit still. Observing and engaging in playtime offers vital information and incredible scope to the nervous system to complete inner processes, regulate and stabilise.

Gently contacting and supporting specific parts of the body, with permission from the children and respecting their boundaries allows the session to address health issues while also bringing restfulness and sometimes deep sleep within the session itself.