What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)?

BCST is a subtle, yet powerful artform of bodywork, which supports the body's
innate ability to heal itself.
It involves gentle hands-on work which honors the client's own self-healing process. The intention is not to ‘fix’ problems, but rather encouraging a re-orientation of body, mind and spirit.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)
for Mothers and Babies

For Mothers
BCST can help with the bodily changes of pregnancy. Old and new discomforts may appear, which can be alleviated and released in order for the mother's body to be in best condition for the birth.

After birth, BCST can help as the mother's body returns to its non-pregnant
condition. Particularly if the birth has been difficult or there have been
complications and interventions, BCST will support the process of integration, healing and recovery.

For Babies
An easy gestation and a natural birth are the best start a baby can have in
the world. Unfortunately, not every birth is ideal for a variety of reasons,
and even before birth a baby may have had difficult experiences in the womb.

A baby's body is well designed to manage the range of compressive forces
of a natural birth. However, prolonged forces, like during a very long
labour or additional forces from forceps, vacuum extraction, drugs, or a
caesarean birth can be harder for a baby to recover from.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy will help a baby to release compressions and come to a completion of natural processes that were interfered with.

If a baby cries a lot, has constant digestive problems or is generally
unhappy, there is usually a good reason.
Because the baby cannot speak, it is often difficult to determine what the
cause might be.
Some babies express their need for help in a silent way. The so-called ‘good
baby’ is mostly quiet, hardly ever cries, sleeps a lot and is not responsive
– it has disappeared into its inner world.

If medical causes are ruled out, BCST is a good avenue to explore.
The parents will see whether the treatment is making a difference in their
baby's wellbeing and its state of ease and happiness.

How does a Biodynamic Craniosacral session
look like?

After a short discussion you will lie fully dressed on a treatment table. With a light touch I will put my hands in different positions on your body and you will probably perceive some subtle sensations. Usually the treatment is very relaxing. Our appointment will last 60 - 90 mins. and ideally you have some quiet time afterwards. It is also recommended that you drink plenty of water.

Before you make an appointment for your baby we need to have a discussion about the birth experience; this can take place either on the phone or in a face-to-face meeting.