Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, Functional Support for Women and Children
At Harrisburg Midwife & Wellness, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a core part of our holistic care approach. We offer this gentle, hands-on therapy to support women and children, particularly in optimizing infant & childhood development through proper nervous system functioning.
Whether your child is navigating developmental delays or you're seeking relief from chronic tension or postpartum stress, CST can be a powerful tool for restoring balance and improving overall well-being.
What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle technique that focuses on relieving tension in the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. By supporting the nervous system and releasing restrictions, CST promotes better physical, emotional, and neurological health. Using a light touch, we help your body find its natural rhythm and healing potential.
Who Can Benefit from CST?
CST is suitable for people of all ages, but Kristy’s current focus is on serving:
Infants & Young Children (to age 2):
Feeding difficulties (including pre & post tongue/lip tie release)
Movement restrictions or stiffness
Recovery from invasive procedures (circumcision, spinal tap, blood draws) or other surgeries
Developmental delays or sensory processing challenges
Emotional trauma or birth-related stress (e.g., lack of touch, shoulder dystocia, resuscitation, nuchal/body cord, forceps, Cesarean, etc.)
NICU placement (respirators, intubation, low birth weight)
Recent, recurrent, or ongoing illness
Women:
Prenatal wellness, balancing, and support
Postpartum recovery and emotional processing
Headaches, chronic tension, or hormonal imbalance
Nervous system regulation and stress relief
What to Expect During a Session
These sessions are quiet, gentle, and deeply calming. You or your child will rest fully clothed on a comfortable massage table while Kristy uses light, focused touch to assess and release tension within the body’s tissues. This subtle yet powerful work supports the nervous system by improving the flow of communication between the brain and body through the cranial nerves and spinal cord. Many clients find Craniosacral Therapy to be both relaxing and restorative, promoting a sense of balance and well-being.
For newborns, Craniosacral Therapy offers gentle, nurturing support during the early days of life. While your baby remains fully clothed and comfortably supported, Kristy uses soft, intentional touch to release tension patterns that may have developed during pregnancy or birth. This can help ease feeding challenges, improve sleep, support digestion, and promote relaxation.
Childhood is a time of rapid growth, change, and development—physically, emotionally, and neurologically. Craniosacral Therapy offers gentle, non-invasive support to help your child navigate these changes with more ease. During the session, your child remains fully clothed and comfortably positioned while Kristy uses soft, precise touch to assess and release areas of tension.
This therapy can support functional concerns such as sensory processing, focus and attention, sleep patterns, digestion, and regulation of emotions. By encouraging healthy communication within the nervous system, Craniosacral Therapy helps children thrive during their most formative years.
Craniosacral Therapy offers postpartum mothers a quiet, restorative space to unwind and reconnect with their bodies. Using gentle, hands-on techniques, Kristy helps release physical and emotional tension held after birth—supporting nervous system regulation, hormonal balance, and the body’s natural recovery process. These sessions are deeply calming and can be an important part of postpartum healing and self-care.
Initial Assessment: 60–90 minutes | $150
Follow-Up Sessions: 45–60 minutes | $125 - packages available with discounts as well
For children, parents are encouraged to stay present during the session. Babies may be treated while being held or while nursing if that helps them feel more comfortable.
FAQ
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It’s very subtle—most people experience a sense of deep relaxation or warmth. Some may feel gentle shifts in the body as tension releases.Item description
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In this article, read about how CST has been validated by clinical psychoneurophysiologist Dr. Paul Swingle. Witnessing a marked change in alpha brainwave amplitude during a session, he now strongly advocates CST, recognizing its potential for efficient and permanent remediation of disorders associated with anomalous brain functioning.
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Absolutely. CST is one of the gentlest therapies available and is often used with newborns within hours of birth to assist with breastfeeding and can be especially helpful following difficult or traumatic births.
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Yes. By supporting the nervous system, CST can help children and adults better process trauma, stress, and emotions, often resulting in improved behavior, sleep, and overall mood.
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Each person responds differently. Some notice improvement after just one session, while others benefit from a series of treatments depending on their needs.
We offer a package of 5 treatments for $500 (cash/check) or $520 (card).
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To get started, please complete the form below to request an appointment. Initial assessments and first sessions are 90 minutes in length, allowing time for a thorough evaluation and introductory treatment.
If Kristy accepts your case, you’ll be offered a package of 5 sessions for $500, which can be renewed as needed for ongoing care and support.
Please note: Due to high demand and the therapeutic nature of this work, we do not offer or accept one-time sessions. Consistent care over time is essential for lasting results.
Expected Course of Care:
Newborns & Infants: 3–15 sessions
Children: 5+ sessions
Adults: 12+ sessions
Sessions may be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on individual needs and as the body begins to release and hold less tension over time. Kristy will assess your progress and adjust frequency accordingly to support optimal outcomes.
Why We Love Craniosacral Therapy at Harrisburg Midwife & Wellness
Craniosacral Therapy has become a deeply valued part of our care, offering gentle yet powerful support for the body, mind, and nervous system. It allows us to walk alongside clients not just physically, but emotionally and neurologically, through every stage of life.
Kristy’s unique combination of midwifery experience, craniosacral training, and certification in perinatal and infant mental health—paired with her compassionate and empathetic nature—creates a truly integrative and nurturing approach. Her work honors the whole person and their story, offering care that is both clinically skilled and deeply human.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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Sierra (Harrisburg)
"Our daughter struggled with frequent spit-ups, gas discomfort, and restless sleep. We started bringing her to Kristy for CST sessions when she was 5 months old. After just a few appointments, we saw noticeable improvements, and after our 3rd and 4th sessions, she started having regular bowel movements, and improved mobility overall. We are positive that these sessions directly resulted in our baby’s ability to crawl! We are very happy with Kristy, and highly recommend her."
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Kristy (New Cumberland)
“I have always felt pretty limited on my left side, I had poor peripheral vision, poor range of motion, and persistent pain in my left hip. I also had a very severe gag reflex that prohibited me from swallowing pills easily and required that I chewed my food excessively. After just one CST session I experienced a significant decrease in my gag reflex and my left-sided body function improved significantly. I even had to change the mirrors in my car due to improved movement range and my left hip pain that affected me for over a decade pretty much disappeared. At my subsequent chiropractor appointment, my scan looked better than it had before, and I needed fewer corrections by the chiropractor!”
Are you ready to release the burden of unresolved tension?
Experience the life-changing benefits of Craniosacral Therapy. Our approach can help regulate your autonomic nervous system, improving all body systems and relieving both physical and emotional trauma.
Unlock your body’s full potential and live a life free from the weight of tension.
Request a Craniosacral Therapy Appointment
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