Manual therapy · Nervous system regulation
Infant Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, highly attuned hands-on approach designed to support your baby’s developing nervous system. By working with the craniosacral rhythm — the subtle flow of cerebrospinal fluid — this therapy helps ease tension and release patterns held within delicate tissues, fascia, and the autonomic system.
Paediatric · Newborn & Infant
Infant CST
Trauma-competent, body-informed Craniosacral Therapy for infants. Guided by the neuroscience of regulation — working with the infant's nervous system to restore the conditions for settled, regulated function.
Birth is the nervous system's first major regulatory event. When it is difficult, the infant's system may continue to brace against a threat that has passed.
Presentations we work with
- Colic
- Reflux
- Birth tension
- Feeding challenges
- Latching difficulties
- Sleep regulation
- Sensory sensitivity
FAQs
Is craniosacral therapy safe for newborns and infants?
Yes. Infant craniosacral therapy uses extremely light touch — often no more than the weight of a coin. It is gentle, non-invasive and well tolerated even by newborns. Dr Safeera K conducts a full clinical assessment before every session and adapts the approach entirely to the individual infant's needs and responses. As a medical doctor and trained craniosacral therapist in Johannesburg, Dr Safeera K brings both clinical rigour and somatic sensitivity to every infant session.
What conditions does infant craniosacral therapy Johannesburg help with?
Parents commonly seek infant craniosacral therapy in Johannesburg for colic, unsettled feeding, difficulty latching, sleep disturbances, plagiocephaly (flattening of the skull), torticollis, and tension patterns following difficult births — including long labours, ventouse or forceps delivery, and caesarean section. The therapy supports the infant's nervous system in releasing compression and tension accumulated during the birth process.
How many infant craniosacral therapy sessions does my baby need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the presenting concern, the infant's age and how they respond. Some families notice meaningful change after one or two sessions. Others benefit from a short course of treatment. Dr Safeera K will discuss a realistic pathway at the initial consultation based on your baby's specific presentation. Sessions are available at The Reset Room in Houghton, Johannesburg.
Begin the work.
The first step is an initial consultation — a clinical conversation to assess your presentation and determine the most appropriate entry point.