Craniosacral Therapy for Toddlers
Gentle support for behaviour, sleep, emotional regulation, and physical comfort
Helping your toddler feel calmer, more settled, and better able to cope with the world around them
A gentle approach that works with your toddler
Toddlers experience rapid growth, change, and development, which can sometimes feel overwhelming for their system.
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that works with your toddler’s nervous system, helping to release tension and support regulation.
Rather than correcting behaviour, this work focuses on what may be sitting underneath it.
Supporting your toddler to feel calmer and more regulated
Toddlers often express discomfort or overwhelm through behaviour.
This might look like:
- Frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts
- Difficulty settling or sleeping
- Sensitivity to sound, touch, or environment
- Separation anxiety
- Difficulty concentrating or sitting still
- Digestive discomfort or tension
This work helps support the nervous system to regulate, allowing your toddler to feel more balanced and able to cope.
A calm, child-led experience
Sessions are designed around your toddler, not the other way around. They are free to move, play, sit with you, or explore the space. Gentle touch is introduced gradually, always respecting your child’s comfort and boundaries. There is no pressure and no expectation for your child to behave in a certain way.
Support when behaviour doesn’t tell the full story
When a toddler is struggling, it is rarely just about behaviour.
It is often a sign that their system is overwhelmed or holding tension.
This work helps support what may be happening beneath the surface, rather than simply managing the outward signs.
Working alongside the right support and care
Craniosacral therapy can sit alongside other forms of support where needed.
This may include:
- Health visitors
- Speech and language therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Paediatric specialists
The focus is always on supporting your child in a way that feels appropriate and joined up.
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 toddlers?
Yes. This is a gentle, non invasive therapy using light touch. Sessions are always guided by your child’s comfort and willingness.
How will my toddler behave during a session?
Toddlers are free to move, play, or stay close to you. There is no expectation for them to sit still, and sessions are adapted around them.
How many sessions will my toddler need?
This varies depending on what your child is experiencing. Some families notice changes quickly, while others benefit from a short series of sessions.
Can this help with behaviour or emotional outbursts?
Yes. This work focuses on supporting the nervous system, which can help reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation over time.
When should I consider bringing my toddler?
If something doesn’t feel right, even without a clear diagnosis, it is worth exploring support early.