Craniosacral Therapy for Babies
Gentle support for feeding, sleep, and settling, helping your baby feel more comfortable and at ease
Supporting the body and nervous system with gentle, thoughtful care that works alongside medical treatment when needed
A gentle approach that works with your baby’s body
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with your baby’s nervous system.
Using light, careful touch, it supports the body to release tension that may have built up during pregnancy, birth, or early development.
Rather than forcing change, this approach allows your baby’s body to settle and regulate in its own time.
It is calm, non invasive, and always guided by your baby.
Supporting your baby to feel more settled and comfortable
Many babies experience tension in the early weeks and months, even when everything appears normal.
This can show up as:
- Feeding difficulties or latch issues
- Poor or disrupted sleep
Colic, reflux, or unsettled behaviour - Tongue tie related tension (before or after release)
- Repeated ear or throat infections
- Glue ear
Birth strain or trauma
This work helps by supporting the nervous system to settle, allowing your baby to feel more comfortable, regulated, and able to function more easily.
A calm, baby-led experience
Sessions are calm, quiet, and completely led by your baby. Your baby will usually remain fully clothed and can be held, fed, or comforted at any point during the session. Gentle touch is used to listen to the body and support areas of tension to release. There is no force or manipulation. Many parents notice their baby becoming more settled, relaxed, or comfortable both during and after sessions.
Support when something doesn’t feel quite right
If something doesn’t feel quite right, even if you cannot fully explain it, that is often enough reason to explore support.
You may feel:
- Something is being missed
- Your baby is uncomfortable but you are unsure why
- You have tried different approaches without clear progress
This work is about understanding what your baby’s body may be holding, and supporting it gently.
A gentle approach that works with your baby’s body
Craniosacral Therapy can sit alongside medical care and other specialists.
Where needed, I can also help guide you towards trusted professionals including:
- Tongue tie practitioners
- Lactation consultants
- Speech and language therapists
- Myofunctional therapy specialists
The aim is always to support you and your baby in the most appropriate way.
Introducing myself
I’m Lisa Mann and I’m a registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. I have also just graduated from a nine-month top-up paediatric craniosacral therapy course. This builds on my core training and deepens my expertise in the gentle and effective work with newborns and babies, and younger (under 8 years old) children. I will also be offering a range of massage therapies from September 2026.
So why did I train in biodynamic craniosacral therapy? Simply put, a very personal, difficult birth experience, a difficult baby feeding experience, and poor baby sleep, not forgetting personal sleep deprivation. My experience took me through oral dysfunction, baby birth trauma, and speech issues. Along the way, one amazing provider suggested I train in craniosacral therapy because of my growing passion to help other families recover from similar experiences. Little did I know at that time that craniosacral therapy was equally for older children and adults! Within three weeks I had committed thousands of pounds in an intensive two-year course in exactly that, alongside living anatomy and physiology for another nine months simultaneously. Training in biodynamic craniosacral therapy was much more of a vocation, and the passion I have for supporting anyone from newborns, babies to older children and adults is off the scale. When it comes to being passionate about what I do, it is, truly a passion that will last many years to come.
Craniosacral therapy FAQs
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Is craniosacral therapy safe for babies?
Yes. This is a very gentle, non invasive therapy using light touch. Sessions are always led by your baby and adapted to their needs.
How many sessions will my baby need?
This varies depending on what your baby is experiencing. Some families notice changes quickly, while others benefit from a short series of sessions.
What happens during a session?
Your baby remains clothed and comfortable. Gentle touch is used to support the body in releasing tension. You can hold, feed, or soothe your baby at any time.
When should I seek support?
This therapy can support tension patterns related to tongue tie, both before and after release, but it does not replace medical treatment where needed.
Can this help with tongue tie issues?
If something doesn’t feel right, even without a clear diagnosis, it is worth exploring support early.