From Womb to World: How Infant Bodywork Supports Your Baby
Infant bodywork is supportive of a baby's transition out of the womb and into the world during its first year of life.
Treatments at Cary House combine the gentle techniques of massage, craniosacral therapy, movement, and stretching either on the table, in the therapist’s arms, in a parent’s arms, or while feeding or sleeping.
An infant’s developing nervous system receives feedback through the skin, muscles, connective tissue, and fascia to find a space of safety and support. This encourages the unwinding and release of tension that may exist from time in utero, from the birth process, and from the stress of developmental experiences.
In addition to general wellness, benefits can extend to feeding, digestion, sleep, self-regulation, posture, and movement.
The final piece to every infant massage is parent education, because at home, daily therapeutic touch supports the family bond.