Birth is an intense experience for babies, too. Infant CranioSacral Therapy offers a calm, responsive space where your baby’s cues lead the way. There is no forcing and no “pushing through.” Crying, feeding, wiggling, sleeping, and taking breaks are all welcome.
Reasons parents reach out
- Feeding or latch challenges at the breast or bottle
- Body tension, arching, or discomfort after birth
- Strong head preference (turning mostly one direction)
- Head shape concerns, including when a helmet is already part of care
- Fussiness or difficulty settling and soothing
- Support after tongue-tie or lip-tie evaluation/release, as part of a broader care plan
- Recovery support after a long, fast, difficult, or assisted birth
- General newborn support when something simply feels harder than expected
Infant CranioSacral Therapy can offer gentle, helpful support for comfort, tension, feeding ease, head preference, and settling. It does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment for conditions such as tongue-tie, reflux, allergies, colic, or developmental delays. Many parents seek this work when their baby seems uncomfortable, or when they want another supportive layer alongside pediatric, lactation, or other trusted care.
What an infant session looks like
Parents remain present throughout. Before we begin, Janelle asks about pregnancy and birth history, feeding, settling, head-turning preferences, body tension, and any other providers already involved in your baby’s care. Sessions are gentle, soft, and led by the baby’s cues.
Babies may be treated on the table, in a parent’s arms, or while feeding or resting — depending on what works best in the moment. Light contact may be offered at the head, neck, spine, sacrum, belly, jaw, or other areas as your baby’s system invites.
Feeding, oral tension & latch
Feeding is complex. When latch feels hard, or your baby clicks, clamps, pulls off, or seems tense while feeding, families often benefit from a team approach. CST may be offered as complementary bodywork alongside an IBCLC, pediatrician, dentist, OT, PT, chiropractor, or other appropriate providers — never as a replacement for skilled lactation or medical assessment.
Read: CST and breastfeeding support →·Read: CST and tongue-tie support →·Read: when to see an IBCLC →
Head preference & head shape
Some babies strongly prefer one side, or families are navigating head shape concerns — sometimes with a helmet already part of care. Gentle CST may support body awareness and ease as part of a broader plan with your pediatric or specialty providers. It does not replace medical evaluation or prescribed treatment.
Read: CST and head shape support →·Read: CST for infants overview →
After birth — a gentle start
Whether birth was smooth or especially intense, many parents want a soft place for their baby to be listened to. Infant CST may offer support for settling, body comfort, and nervous system regulation as one part of early care — always baby-led, always with a parent present.
Read: what to expect from infant CST →
Medical & lactation care
CST can complement pediatric, lactation, chiropractic, medical, dental, and other appropriate care. It does not replace medical evaluation. If your baby has symptoms that need clinical assessment, continue with your pediatrician or the right specialist — and Janelle is happy to collaborate when that supports your goals.
CranioSacral Therapy is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please continue working with your medical providers for medical concerns.
Pricing
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minute infant session | $55 |
| 55 minute infant session | $110 |
If you are enrolled in the pregnancy package, a free newborn assessment/treatment for baby is included. Infant sessions can also be booked on their own.
Support for moms, too
Looking for care for you during pregnancy or postpartum? That lives on the Pregnancy & Postpartum page: mother-focused sessions, the pregnancy package, and birth doula support.