Nikki Campbell CST-D


Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and its use for Babies and Children

No journey in life is as complex as the one that brings us into the world.  Childbirth can be a challenge for mothers, yet it barely compares to the shock and potential long-term effect in store for the child.

Research strongly suggests that the birth process can be responsible for many brain and central nervous system dysfunctions. CranioSacral Therapy carried out early in life could potentially reduce a wide variety of difficulties, any of which might not become apparent until your child is in school  When properly applied,CranioSacral Therapy is essentially risk-free and may be great benefits, for carers and children alike.

What conditions in Babies and Children can CranioSacral Therapy address?

Conditions that, in our experience, may be avoided or improved by treating newborns and children include:

  • Colic and vomiting
  • Abnomal head shapes
  • Hearing and speech problems
  • Movement problems
  • Feeding problems
  • Chronic ear infections
  • Strabismus (squints)
  • Cerebral and other palsies
  • Seizures
  • Dyslexia and dyspraxia
  • Spasticity
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
  • Down's syndrome
  • Autism
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Abnormal fears
  • Failure-to-thrive syndrome
  • Non-specific learning difficulties
  • Sensory Processing Dysfunction
 ......and many others

What can I expect from a session with my baby or child?

Upledger CranioSacral Therapy is performed on a fully clothed body, using light touch and gentle precise manual techniques to release body tissues in problem areas and improve the functioning of the centralnervous system.

As many children are not able to lie down on a treatment table for half an hour, Nikki plays with them and treats them during play, either sitting on the couch, or on the floor.

Often mothers have some treatment too...both before and after childbirth.  Before birth CST relieves indigestion, morning sickness, back pain and Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction.  After the birth, CST enables them to recover from childbirth,relieves any aches and pains and facilitates a calm and confident mother.