What is Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT)?

A gentle, hands-on approach to supporting health and wellness for all ages

Understanding CFT

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is a gentle, non-invasive manual therapy technique that focuses on the cranium (skull) and fascia (connective tissue) of the body. The Gillespie Approach-CFT was developed by Dr. Barry Gillespie over 50 years ago and continues to evolve as a gentle and effective modality for a variety of conditions for all ages.

With powerful therapeutic effects, CFT helps release fascial strain to free the body, brain, and nervous system to thrive. The therapy uses very light touch and gentle techniques to help release tension, improve mobility, and support the body's natural healing processes.

This work is not forced—and that's why it works. It's safe, comfortable, and designed to support the body's natural ability to self-regulate and heal.

How It Works

During a CFT session, your therapist will use gentle, hands-on techniques to:

  • Assess and address tension in the cranial bones and surrounding tissues
  • Release restrictions in the fascia that may be affecting function
  • Support optimal alignment and movement patterns
  • Promote the body's natural ability to self-regulate and heal

The techniques are so gentle that many babies fall asleep during treatment, making it a peaceful and calming experience for both baby and parent.

Who Can Benefit?

CFT is beneficial for people of all ages. Here's how it can help:

Babies

Whether your baby is having reflux issues, breastfeeding struggles, gut concerns, fighting sleep, airway concerns, or is overall tense, CFT is here for you.

Kids

CFT helps with airway concerns, anxiety, snoring, open mouth posture, sleep, gut concerns, and so much more. Did you know CFT can even help with things like bedwetting?

Prenatal & Postpartum Moms

The prenatal and postpartum journey is hard enough. CFT can really help with tension pains, nervous system regulation, and so much more. Come get an evaluation and see how relaxing this therapy really is.

Women's Health

You don't have to be a mom to see us. Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, airway concerns, snoring, mouth breathing, gut concerns, overall tension, an injury, a miscarriage, or even struggling to become pregnant. We are here for you!

Specific Reasons to Consider CFT

  • •Breastfeeding struggles, tongue/lip tie, clicking, shallow latch
  • •Sleep, snoring, mouth breathing
  • •Teething
  • •TMJ
  • •GI Issues
  • •Reflux
  • •Sensory processing concerns
  • •Head tilt, flat spots
  • •Baby dislikes tummy time
  • •Overall body tightness/stiffness
  • •Anxiety and nervous system regulation
  • •Airway concerns

Additional Services

We also offer lactation massage, a breastfeeding CFT consult for the mom-baby dyad, and a specific "prepare for birth" appointment.

What to Expect

Your first session will begin with a thorough consultation to understand your history and concerns. The therapist will then perform a gentle assessment and begin treatment using light touch techniques.

For Babies & Children

Some sessions your baby might sleep, others they might be awake the entire time—both are okay. The goal is to keep baby/child calm and receptive, and out of fight or flight. If baby/child gets fussy, we will change positions, stand up, walk around, possibly have you comfort hold/nurse/feed, and then we can continue the work.

This is an interactive session between parent, baby/child, and the provider. Our goal is to empower you as the parent to do some of these things at home. We are a team, and yes, that means you will get homework!

Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, and you'll be with your baby throughout the entire process. Many parents find the experience to be educational as well, as you'll learn about your baby's development and ways to support them at home.

For Women

If you are doing this for yourself, as a woman, you can expect this session to go how you desire. The provider follows the lead of your body. Some experience an emotional release, some do not. Everyone's body responds differently.

Ready to Learn More?

Learn more about our practitioner, or schedule a consultation to see if CFT is right for you or your little one.

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