Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) FAQ

Often surprisingly subtle. You may feel gentle pressure, stretching, warmth, movement, relaxation, or very little at all while I'm working.

Not exactly. Traditional massage often focuses primarily on muscles and soft tissue. CFT uses a lighter approach with particular attention to fascia and the craniosacral system.

Parents commonly seek gentle work when they notice tension, asymmetry, head-turning preferences, general discomfort, or after challenging births. CFT may also be used as supportive care alongside appropriate pediatric and feeding professionals.

Adults may seek CFT for tension, restricted movement, relaxation, or as part of broader bodywork. Each session is based on the individual rather than a predetermined routine.

It should be gentle. I don't believe that forcing the body through pain is necessary for meaningful fascial work.

CFT can generally be performed through comfortable clothing. If I'm combining it with another type of massage or bodywork, we'll discuss clothing and draping beforehand.

Session length depends on your appointment and whether CFT is being incorporated with other techniques. Babies and children also dictate their own rhythm—we make room for breaks.

Responses vary. Some people notice relaxation, sleepiness, changes in movement or simply feeling different in their body. Babies may eat, sleep, fuss, or behave normally afterward. I don't expect every person to have a dramatic response.

By looking at how you or your child responds and what we're still noticing—not because everyone automatically needs a package of treatments.