Getting little sleep can be so exhausting for a new parent. Thankfully we have sleep specialists, like Cayla Solomon, who are here to help! Instead of using the ‘sleep training’ approach, Cayla looks at it all through a more holistic lens and helps to figure out the underlying issues that can present as sleep challenges. 

In this episode, Cayla shares the three main reasons she will refer out to a body worker when parents come to her with sleep struggles. We also discuss working with the skeptical parents, as well as the positive changes that take place after several sessions of body work.

Cayla Solomon is a certified Sleep and Well-Being Specialist who has an in-depth knowledge of the science behind pediatric sleep. Using developmental psychology to guide her approach, she is skilled at helping families strengthen the familial relationship while educating parents on how to get the best sleep possible without sleep training. She also holds a certification in Breastfeeding Support and Education from Doula Canada and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western University. As a mother of three young children, she understands first-hand the challenges that sleep can often present for kids and their parents.

Episode Timestamps:

• Cayla’s journey of becoming a sleep specialist {2:15}
• Birth trauma {4:47}
• How babies respond to body work {7:12}
• Fight or flight {10:54}
• How temperament plays a role {17:46}
• Oral ties {19:58}
• The benefits of body work {28:32}
  
  

Learn more about Cayla:

https://www.instagram.com/officialsleepingbeauties/ 

https://sleepingbeauties.ca/about-cayla/

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That squeaking sound… What is that?

The squeaking sound that some babies make when they're breathing is called stridor, or laryngomalacia.

In today’s episode, we're going to go over possible causes of laryngomalacia, which include excessive tissue in the larynx or the voice box, weak laryngeal cartilage, or shortened laryngeal muscles. 

As craniosacral therapists, we can help relieve symptoms of laryngomalacia if it's caused by nerve dysfunction of the vagus nerve. Learn how CST can eventually help these babies have a better time at breathing and feeding, and even help alleviate some of the other symptoms that come along with stridor, such as reflux.

Episode Timestamps:

• Structural or genetic causes of laryngomalacia {01:35}
• How a Craniosacral Therapist helps to ease symptoms {04:44}
• Home care tips and tricks for parents {07:32}
• Will a baby with laryngomalacia get better? {08:21}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Infant CST Level 1 

Enroll Now to learn the fundamental skills of Craniosacral Therapy and discover how craniosacral improves a baby's body using just a few grams of pressure!

https://www.beamescst.com/infant-cst-level-1

[email protected] 

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Change can be scary - especially when it comes to making a career change and trying something totally different. This is exactly what Melanie Alcobendas did, and I’m excited to have her talk more about this on the podcast today!

In this episode, Melanie is sharing more about her journey working as a registered massage therapist for 20 years, to becoming an infant craniosacral therapist. Melanie admits that she originally didn’t even know about infant craniosacral therapy, let alone understand why babies would even need this kind of treatment. We talk more about the amazing benefits of being an infant craniosacral therapist, as well as challenges and growing pains that come along with it (especially when you’re first starting out). 

Since working as an infant craniosacral therapist for 1 year now, Melanie gets to see firsthand the powerful results that craniosacral therapy can provide for babies and their families. This type of work is very root cause focused, and she loves providing special care that will give babies a fresh start from the beginning. Melanie and I are both passionate about this incredible, life-changing work that is continuing to make a positive impact in the world!

Episode Timestamps:

• Melanie’s journey of working as a registered massage therapist to becoming a craniosacral therapist {2:02}
• The most challenging part of infant craniosacral therapy work for Melanie {7:50}
• A huge perk/benefit Melanie enjoys about her Infant CST career {13:01}
• Melanie’s favorite part about being an Infant CST Therapist {23:46}
• Certain disadvantages you may feel that you have when first doing infant CST work {27:52}
  
  

Learn more about Melanie: https://mybabycst.com/about-mybaby-cst/our-team/

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

If you’re a birth or postpartum doula (or even both), you are doing special work when it comes to helping families. I absolutely love doulas! I even trained as a birth doula, but the work I do in the postpartum space as a craniosacral therapist is what resonates with me now.

In today’s episode, I share more about how doulas can support parents in the postpartum space, as well as how I help parents and their babies as a craniosacral therapist. Parents need to know they’re doing a great job taking care of their baby. They also need to know the concerns they have about their baby is something to check into, and shouldn’t be brushed off. Symptoms are the body’s way of showing us that something isn’t quite right. Babies can exhibit a variety of symptoms after being born, such as colic, reflux, sleep disturbances, and feeding issues.

While I don’t believe that craniosacral therapy is the ‘be all and end all’ for all babies, I DO believe that it can truly help many babies presenting with specific symptoms. I urge parents to trust their gut and press on when they are concerned - don’t just stand for ‘wait and see’ from your provider. If you’re a birth and/or postpartum doula and you feel the same way, I encourage you to reach out to a craniosacral therapist, or become one yourself!

Episode Timestamps:

• How postpartum doulas can provide additional support for parents and their babies {02:30}
  
  
• Becoming certified in craniosacral therapy {06:00}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

Early Bird Sale for Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

Welcome to the last episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the final course of Beames CST,  Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 4.

This course will help you continue learning about complex symptoms that affect babies. However, you’ll also learn more about cranial-based strain patterns and how they’re going to show up in a baby’s body. You’ll even be able to visually assess a baby’s cranium, and really understand where the specific symptoms are coming from.

The information you learn from this course will help you know exactly what you need to do to get to the root problem of what a baby is experiencing. When you have the right knowledge and tools in your toolbox as a craniosacral therapist, you’ll truly understand what cranial releases will benefit a baby. There really are some amazing shifts that can happen for babies and their families when you’re seeing and treating them consistently!

Episode Timestamps:

• What you’ll be learning in the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 4 Course {2:41}
• How this information is going to benefit your career {9:59}
• How this course information is taught to you {10:36}
• The next step after Infant CST - Level 4 {14:14}

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

Early Bird Sale for Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

Welcome to the fourth episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the fourth course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 3. 

This course will help you learn about complex symptoms affecting babies, and how you can best treat them. There are more underlying issues to consider here, like birth trauma the baby may have experienced, or even the family dynamic. This is a virtual course that is also discussion-based. You’ll get to brainstorm and collaborate with others from all over the world, and really discover new ways to help and treat people.

The information taught in this course will not only help craniosacral therapists, but a variety of professionals working with babies and people in the postpartum space. I want you to feel more confident and have the right tools in your toolbox, because I know you’re passionate about helping families. As you continue learning, you’ll be able to give them better techniques to really improve their baby’s healing, which is amazing!

Episode Timestamps:

• What you’ll be learning in the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 3 Course {3:36}
  
  
• How this information is going to benefit your career {13:58}
  
  
• How this course information is taught to you {17:31}
  
  
• The next step in our course learning roadmap {19:12}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

Welcome to the third episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the third course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 2. 

This course teaches you how birth affects the baby's body and how that can show up as a variety of symptoms. Expect to learn what these symptoms mean, as well as understand how you can help these babies and their families - which is amazing! This will also be the first in-person course where you will have a chance to treat babies hands-on in a classroom setting. Afterwards, you will be provided with ideas and inspiration on how to incorporate craniosacral therapy into your current or future business.

I want to bring in people who are empathetic and have a deep desire to help others through craniosacral therapy. It is truly life-changing work! The treatment you do today will continue to have a positive effect on these babies (and their families) for years to come. The work you do as a craniosacral therapist is powerful and fulfilling; you’ll really be making an incredible impact in our world. 

Episode Timestamps:

• What you’ll be learning in the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 2 Course {2:49}
  
  
• Why the Infant CST Level 2 Course is so important for your career {12:12}
  
  
• How this course information is taught to you {17:05}
  
  
• The next step in our course learning roadmap {19:55}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

I’m excited to continue the roadmap mini-series with the second course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1! 

In this episode, I share insight into the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course. Expect to learn about a baby’s unique experience during pregnancy and birth, and how that ties into the specific symptoms they’re experiencing after being born. You’ll even learn how to treat the root cause (instead of a band-aid approach), and help parents know how to continue these beneficial techniques for their baby at home. Of course, I’ll share more about how I’ll be teaching you during our time together, as well as the completion process for this course.

Babies are not born with a ‘clean slate’; they can experience a variety of issues after being born. With craniosacral therapy, you’re not just treating the baby, but the whole family. It’s vital that you know as much as possible about these babies and their families, so you can give them real, lasting change. The work you do as a craniosacral therapist is healing and fulfilling, and you should be proud of the positive impact you’re making in the world.

Episode Timestamps:

• What you’ll be learning in the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course {2:44}
  
  
• The assessment techniques that are specifically done for babies {7:50}
  
  
• Signs you can look for from babies to know you’re doing the right thing {14:10}
  
  
• Why the Infant CST - Level 1 Course is beneficial for your career {14:47}
  
  
• How this course information is taught to you and the completion process {18:58}
  
  
• The next step in our course learning roadmap {23:09}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

I’m excited to bring you the first episode of our course roadmap mini-series! I started Beames CST training center in 2020 because I wanted to bring craniosacral therapy to people all over the world, not just those in my area. I know how important it is to learn from someone that you like and trust, as well as to gain the right information that will be valuable for you in your career. This is your learning journey and it’s key that you choose a program that will be the best fit for you. 

In this episode, I share insight into the Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course. Expect to learn details about the course and why it will be beneficial for your career. I also explain how I will be teaching you during our time together, and what you can expect your overall commitment to be. 

Everyone can benefit from craniosacral therapy because we’ve all experienced trauma (starting with birth). This subtle and gentle technique can give lasting, amazing results, and promote true healing in your patients. As a craniosacral therapist, you absolutely can have a fulfilling career while changing the trajectory of people’s lives, and ultimately, making a powerful impact in the world. 

Episode Timestamps:

• Why you should know what will be taught before signing up for any program {1:39}
  
  
• CST Foundations course (virtual training), plus a mini-bridging course for those who qualify {5:03}
  
  
• The history of craniosacral therapy {6:05}
  
  
• How we actually treat and help our patients as craniosacral therapists {7:49}
  
  
• Why the CST Foundations course is truly beneficial for your career {14:50}
  
  
• How this course information is taught to you {20:30}
  
  
• What I will be teaching you in CST Foundations {24:58}
  
  
• The next step after you complete CST Foundations {25:53}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course 

https://www.beamescst.com

[email protected] 

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/

Email address: [email protected]

If you’ve considered becoming a craniosacral therapist for babies, I’m excited to bring you a little taste of what our Infant CST offerings are like at Beames CST training center. You’ll have a better idea of what your learning journey would look like with us, and I’ll be sharing even more information in our 4-part episode miniseries starting in January 2023.

This episode explains more about what you can expect to learn from us at Beames CST when you’re on your journey to becoming a craniosacral therapist for babies. We start with the initial foundations prerequisite course with 4 additional courses completed after that. You’ll be learning many different treatment techniques you can use to help a baby process birth trauma and improve latch, as well as more specialized techniques that will treat specific symptoms like reflux and torticollis. We’ll be diving deep into cranial anatomy and how we can help treat cranial nerve dysfunction in babies, no matter what their birth experience was like.

I truly believe this is the BEST job ever, and it’s pretty spectacular to see the results you can produce on babies when using the proper techniques. I can’t wait to share more detailed information about each specific course in the upcoming episodes so you know exactly what you’ll be learning, and how you can apply it to your clients.

Episode Timestamps:

• CST Foundations course-prerequisite for all future courses with us {2:10}
  
  
• Infant CST 1.1 course-4 week long virtual course building from the Foundations course {4:51}
  
  
• Infant CST 1.2 course-in-person, higher level course {6:54}
  
  
• Infant CST 2.1 course-virtual course with 2 live classes {9:10}
  
  
• Infant CST 2.2 course-final, in-person level 2 training course {10:16}
  
  
• Details on our upcoming certification program to help those who want to practice craniosacral therapy, but don’t have a license to do so yet {12:00}
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

https://www.beamescst.com

Stay Connected:

Website: https://mybabycst.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybabycst/