Craniosacral Therapy for Children

Parenting is a tough job at the best of times. Children constantly present us with new challenges and childhood can be fraught with physical, emotional and psychological stresses, traumas and illnesses, for which there is often no satisfactory answer provided by mainstream healthcare. This can leave parents feeling frustrated, unsupported and helpless.

A safe and effective alternative for your child

Craniosacral therapy is a complementary therapy that provides parents with a powerful and frequently effective alternative to mainstream healthcare for their children. It is safe, gentle, non-invasive and drug free.

Craniosacral therapy uses the sense of touch to sense physical, emotional, thinking and behavioural imbalances in a child's body, head and nervous system. The same gentle touch is used to release and balance tight tissues and stresses, disturbing emotional patterns and unhelpful thought processes.

Specialist Caniosacral expertise for Children

Peter Zealley is a pioneering craniosacral therapist and has over 20 years experience of working with and understanding children. He now specializes in the treatment of children and babies.

"My approach is a communication with your child, helping them understand and become more confident in who they are. This is achieved by working with my hands on their body. I experience that children usually respond well and quickly to craniosacral therapy, frequently only 1, or 2, treatments can make a noticeable difference. Most children enjoy craniosacral therapy and look forward to coming back again."

Peter's method of working is relaxed and non-threatening and children respond well to him. A parent or carer is present at all times and children do not undress, except for their shoes.

How can craniosacral therapy help your child?

There are many children's health issues that can be resolved completely by craniosacral therapy. Other conditions are a part of who your child is; they cannot be taken away, but may be improved and managed more effectively with treatment.

In particular, positive results are commonly achieved with the following conditions:

  • headaches and migraine
  • back or neck pain
  • muscle strains and joint injuries
  • effects of car accidents and other serious trauma
  • asthma and breathing difficulties
  • glue ear and associated hearing problems
  • stress-related conditions
  • emotional difficulties, such as anger, frustration and withdrawal
  • bereavement and grief sleep disorders, including nightmares and night terrors
  • poor co-ordination and clumsiness

Craniosacral therapy for children has also been shown to help improve and manage:

  • complications following head injury and meningitis
  • learning, concentration and behavioral disorders
  • dyspraxia
  • ADD & ADHD
  • dyslexia
  • epilepsy
  • autism and Asperger's syndrome
  • cerebral palsy and other brain injuries
  • genetic disorders

 


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