Craniosacral Healing

If your baby is struggling to settle, latch, or sleep, or your body feels overwhelmed or out of balance, craniosacral therapy offers a gentle, deeply effective path to restore ease.

With nearly 500 births attended as a midwife, I bring an experienced, intuitive approach to supporting mothers and babies through the childbearing year and beyond.

Come experience a session where your body or your baby can soften, unwind, and be supported without force. A space where healing happens through listening, not fixing.

Craniosacral Healing

For Babies & Newborns

  • Breastfeeding & latch challenges
  • Tongue tie recovery
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Colic, reflux, digestive issues
  • Sleep issues
  • Head shape asymmetry / torticollis
  • Sensitivity or discomfort after birth

*Especially supportive for babies born via cesarean, vacuum, or forceps.

Tracy Lough Cranio Sacral Therapy
Craniosacral Healing

For Mothers

  • Relief for back pain, headaches, fatigue
  • Optimal fetal positioning
  • Pelvic and ligament support
  • Postpartum recovery (pelvic floor, cesarean healing)
  • Stress, anxiety, hormonal balance

For Children, Adults & Elders

Craniosacral therapy gently releases stress and tension, and headaches, while supporting better sleep and a deeper sense of calm and balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment that uses light, intentional touch—about the weight of a nickel—to listen to the body’s natural rhythms and release areas of restriction.
When the body has more space and mobility, it can function more optimally. This work supports the nervous system, improves circulation, and allows the body’s natural healing intelligence to come forward.

Sessions are done fully clothed in a calm, nurturing environment and are deeply relaxing for both adults and children.

What does a session feel like?
Craniosacral therapy is extremely gentle. While it may look like very little is happening, the body often enters a deep state of relaxation, where subtle yet meaningful shifts can occur. Many clients feel calm, quiet, and deeply rested during and after a session.
What Can Craniosacral Therapy Support?
Craniosacral Therapy gently supports babies with feeding challenges, reflux, sleep difficulties, and tension from birth, helping them feel more comfortable, settled, and at ease in their bodies.

During pregnancy and postpartum, it can relieve common discomforts such as neck, back, and pelvic pain, support the nervous system through stress and fatigue, encourage optimal baby positioning, and aid in recovery and integration after birth.

This work meets both mother and baby where they are—offering a calm, supportive space for the body to release tension and return to balance.

What You May Experience

Every session is unique, but many clients report:

  • Deep relaxation and a sense of calm
  • Release of tension and increased mobility
  • Improved sleep (for both babies and adults)
  • A feeling of being more centered, balanced, and at ease

Some shifts are felt immediately, while others unfold gradually as the body continues to integrate the work.

What should I expect during a Craniosacral Therapy session for my baby?
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that is done while your baby remains fully clothed and can even take place in your arms, helping them feel safe and at ease. The hands-on portion of an infant session typically lasts 15-45 minutes.

While it may appear that very little is happening, this light, intentional touch allows the practitioner to feel the craniosacral rhythm and gently release restrictions within the bones, muscles, and connective tissues.

Some parents notice immediate shifts in their baby, while others notice changes unfold gradually over time, depending on what the body is working through. It’s common for babies to feel deeply relaxed after a session, and many will sleep especially well. Babies can remain in your arms for the entire session if that feels best. This helps them stay calm, regulated, and connected while receiving the work.

In some cases, a single session is enough to create meaningful change, while other babies may benefit from a series of treatments for more lasting results.

Is Craniosacral Therapy supportive for all ages—elders, adults, and children?
Yes. Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, deeply supportive treatment that can benefit every stage of life—from young children to adults and elders. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to the individual, working with the body’s subtle rhythms to support balance, ease, and overall well-being.

For children, it can help regulate sensitive nervous systems and support growing bodies. Adults often experience a release of tension, stress, and overwhelm, along with a deeper sense of calm and clarity. For elders, it offers a quiet, restorative approach that supports comfort, mobility, and integration.

By engaging the body’s natural healing intelligence, craniosacral therapy creates space for meaningful, lasting shifts—both physically and energetically.

How long is a typical session?

Sessions are unhurried and tailored to your individual needs.

  • 60-minute session
  • 75-minute session

Each session includes a brief check-in, hands-on treatment, and time to gently transition afterward.

I offer individual sessions and thoughtfully designed packages for ongoing support and deeper, lasting results. Some clients notice changes after one session, while others benefit most from a series. This depends on what your body (or your baby’s body) is working through.

Some clients notice changes after one session, while others benefit most from a series. This depends on what your body (or your baby’s body) is working through. We can discuss a plan that feels supportive and realistic for you.

Tell me about Craniosacral Therapy for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum

Craniosacral Therapy for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment that supports the body in returning to balance and optimal function. Using light, intentional touch—about the weight of a nickel—this work engages the body’s natural rhythms to release restrictions and restore ease within the tissues. Sessions are done fully clothed in a calm, supportive environment.

Preconception & Fertility
If you are preparing for or trying to conceive, craniosacral therapy can help address imbalances or restrictions within the pelvis and reproductive system. By supporting alignment, circulation, and nervous system regulation, it creates a more receptive foundation for conception and invites the body into a state of readiness and ease.

Pregnancy & Birth
As the body changes during pregnancy, areas of restriction can impact comfort, mobility, and even the baby’s positioning. Craniosacral therapy helps create more space within the body, allowing babies to move and settle more freely. Mothers often describe a sense of relief, deeper relaxation, and a stronger connection to their bodies and their babies as they prepare for birth.

Postpartum
In the postpartum period, this work gently supports recovery, integration, and replenishment. It can help release tension held in the body from pregnancy and birth, restore balance, and offer a quiet, restorative space during a time of profound transition.

Throughout all stages, craniosacral therapy supports both mother and baby in settling into a deeper state of ease—encouraging bonding, regulation, and the body’s natural healing intelligence.

Meet Tracy

For more than a decade, I’ve walked alongside families as a midwife, craniosacral therapist, and herbalist. With over 450 births attended and countless newborns supported, I offer evidence-based care rooted in trust, compassion, and deep respect for each family’s unique journey.
TESTIMONIALS

Kind Words About Cranial Work

“I brought my baby to Tracy after a week of struggling with feeding and constant fussiness. From the very first session, I noticed a difference. My baby seemed more relaxed, more comfortable in their body, and feeding became so much easier.”
—Jessica S.

Mother of a 1-month-old

“I was blessed to receive a craniosacral session from Tracy. I felt my body fully surrender into deep relaxation. Her presence is kind, compassionate, and confident, and her touch is both gentle and deeply attuned. I experienced a noticeable shift in my body, especially a deep release of tension in my neck. I left feeling quiet, centered, energized, and more balanced. I look forward to my daughter receiving a session as well. Thank you for sharing this powerful healing gift.”
— Illana M.

Mother of a 4.5-year-old

“I always left feeling deeply relaxed and supported, like my whole system had reset. Tracy holds such a nurturing, intuitive space, and receiving this care during my pregnancy was exactly what I needed during such a transformative time.”
— Rachel D.

Expectant Mother

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Whether you are seeking support for your baby, your body, or your family, this is a space where you are gently held and supported.
Schedule your session and give yourself (or your baby) the space to soften, release, and come back into balance.