Gentle, hands-on care for little bodies. I offer craniosacral therapy and infant bodywork for newborns, babies, and children in Seattle. The touch is quiet and light, usually about the weight of a nickel, and it is guided by your child’s comfort from start to finish.

I have advanced training in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation, and additional training with children and babies. My practice centers on pediatrics and family medicine, so your child is seen by someone who knows both bodywork and how kids grow and develop.

What Is Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle manual therapy. It focuses on the head, spine, sacrum, and the connective tissue around them. With babies, it is light holding and listening rather than pushing or cracking. Many infants fall asleep during a session.

Birth is a big physical event for a baby. That is true for a long labor, a fast one, a C-section, or a vacuum- or forceps-assisted delivery. Parents often look for infant bodywork in the weeks and months afterward, when something feels “stuck” and they want a gentle way to support their baby.

Why Seattle Families Bring Their Babies In

Families commonly come to me for infant craniosacral therapy when their baby is dealing with:

• Feeding or latch challenges, including support before and after a tongue- or lip-tie release

• Fussiness, gassiness, or difficulty settling

• A strong preference for turning the head to one side, or tension through the neck and jaw

• Disrupted sleep

• Recovery after a difficult or interventive birth

Craniosacral therapy works best as part of a team. I coordinate with lactation consultants, pediatricians, and other providers so the care supports one another rather than competing.

Craniosacral Therapy for Kids and Toddlers

Bodywork isn’t only for newborns. I also see toddlers and older children. Common reasons include stress and nervous system regulation, sleep, tension after falls or bumps, and general support during big developmental stretches. Sessions with kids adapt to the child: some lie still, some sit on a parent’s lap, some keep playing while I work.

What to Expect at Your Child’s Visit

The first visit includes time to talk through your child’s birth history, health history, and your goals. Then we do a hands-on session, usually [length] minutes. You stay with your child the entire time. Feeding, rocking, or pausing during the session is always welcome.

Many families notice changes within a few sessions. I’ll give you an honest sense of how many visits make sense for your child, and when another kind of care might help more.

Why Families Choose My Care

• Naturopathic doctor with a focus on pediatrics and women’s health

• Art of touch has always been a cornerstone of my practice, it is my gift

• Advanced training in craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and biofeedback

• Integrative perspective: bodywork can be paired with gentle nutrition, digestive, and environmental support when appropriate

• Located in Ravenna, Seattle. Serving families across Seattle and Shoreline, Bellevue, Burien