A Craniosacral Therapy session is gentle, calming, and non-invasive. You’ll remain fully clothed and usually lie on a treatment table while Anga uses a light but potent touch, to listen to the body’s natural rhythms and release areas of tension or restriction.

For babies and infants, the approach is even softer and fully led by their comfort. Treatments often take place while your baby is in your arms, feeding, or resting, with Anga’s hands gently supporting the head, spine, or sacrum. Parents are encouraged to stay close throughout, creating a safe, nurturing environment. Many babies remain relaxed or even fall asleep during the session.

Although they share some similarities, Craniosacral Therapy and Cranial Osteopathy are not the same. Cranial Osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that may include manipulations of bones and joints. Craniosacral Therapy, by contrast, uses an exceptionally gentle touch — often no more than the weight of a coin — to encourage the body to release tension and self-correct. Many parents choose Craniosacral Therapy for babies and children because of its soft, non-invasive approach.

Clients frequently report reduced pain and tension, improved sleep, greater emotional regulation, and an overall sense of clarity and wellbeing. For women and families, Craniosacral Therapy may also support hormonal health, pregnancy comfort, recovery after birth, and infant development. It is suitable for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, headaches, back pain, colic, reflux, and unsettled sleep in babies.

Wear comfortable clothing and try to arrive rested and hydrated. Allow some quiet time afterwards to notice how your body responds. You should avoid alcohol before your appointment and, where possible, choose a time when you won’t need to rush straight back to work or other commitments.

Every client responds differently. Some feel immediate relaxation, lightness, or improved movement, while others notice changes gradually over several days. You may feel more tired than usual or sleep more deeply as your body integrates the treatment. These are normal signs of your system rebalancing.

Anga offers Craniosacral Therapy in East Dulwich, South London in a calm and comfortable environment. Many clients travel from across London and the surrounding areas for her specialist support in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and infant wellbeing. The full address will be shared with you upon booking. 

Yes. Craniosacral Therapy is considered very safe for newborns, babies, and children because it uses the lightest touch, with no forceful adjustments or manipulations. Craniosacral Therapy is non-invasive and led entirely by the child’s comfort. 

Research reviews and clinical reports show no evidence of adverse outcomes when Craniosacral Therapy is delivered by a trained practitioner. In practice, most babies remain calm during sessions — some even feed, relax, or sleep.

Craniosacral Therapy can be very supportive for both mothers and babies after a difficult birth. For mothers, it may help ease physical strain, aid emotional recovery, and calm the nervous system following a traumatic birth or interventions such as caesarean, ventouse, or forceps. For babies, the gentle touch can help release strain from the birth process, supporting feeding, bonding, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Yes. Many parents seek Craniosacral Therapy to support babies struggling with colic, reflux, or tongue tie. The gentle hands-on approach can help release tension from the birth process, supporting digestion, feeding, and comfort. Parents often notice their babies are calmer, feed more easily, and settle to sleep with greater ease.

Yes. Many parents choose Craniosacral Therapy for children who experience sensory sensitivities, sleep challenges, hyperactivity, or challenges related to Autism and ADHD. By calming the nervous system and releasing tension patterns, the therapy may support greater comfort, self-regulation, and ease. Parents often notice improvements in their child’s ability to relax, settle to sleep, and cope with everyday sensory input.

Emerging research suggests that Craniosacral Therapy may offer benefits for people with fibromyalgia. In controlled studies, regular CST sessions have been linked to improved sleep quality (Ughreja et al., 2023), reduced pain at tender points and better autonomic function, with effects lasting up to a year (Castro-Sánchez et al., 2011), and enhanced overall quality of life, with no serious adverse events reported (Haller et al., 2019). 

While evidence is still growing and more robust trials are needed, many clients find that CST’s gentle, calming approach provides meaningful support alongside standard care.

relax, settle to sleep, and cope with everyday sensory input.

Yes. Craniosacral Therapy can be a gentle and effective way to support people living with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Because it works directly with the nervous system, it may help release held tension and reduce the physical impact of stress. Many clients report feeling calmer, sleeping better, and regaining a greater sense of safety and resilience.

Research also suggests that Craniosacral Therapy can complement psychotherapy in trauma care. A qualitative study from an outpatient clinic in Norway found that combining psychotherapy with Craniosacral Therapy offered additional support for patients with severe trauma, helping them access deeper states of calm and safety during other forms of treatment (Stub et al., 2020).