West Michigan Craniosacral

01/08/2025

01/19/2024

I have no idea what they’re saying in this song. But whenever I hear it, it gives me hope for humanity.

Album · 1988 · 7 Songs

12/01/2023

I like hiking in the sleet and rain. No one is out there but me. Thankfully I have have great foul weather gear!

11/28/2023

First snowy hike of the year ❄️ ⛄️

11/25/2023

Thanks to my for making one of my favorite desserts! Since being gluten free, I haven’t had pecan pie in at least 16 years!

10/25/2023

So exciting! I’m so proud of all the hard work that everyone has done to make this happen. Watch these folks for more exciting things to come!

09/21/2023

This is a great publication on tongue-tie and Craniosacral Therapy. The full article is linked below the excerpt.

“Craniosacral Therapy for the Baby With Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie)

Using the craniosacral system’s motion, the craniosacral therapist can locate areas that are restricted and/or unbalanced because of the strain on the system from the restriction of the tongue. Using very light touch, between zero to one gram for an infant, the craniosacral therapist assists the body in gaining its full range of motion. The body needs a full range of motion for optimal functioning.

CST also helps to balance and give flexibility to the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system responds to danger, whereas the parasympathetic monitors bodily functions. There are stressors in all of our lives on a regular basis. The sympathetic nervous system is activated with each of these occurrences. Sometimes, the body has difficulty dispersing the accumulated stress. CST can help to restore the nervous system and give it flexibility in order for the system to respond more effectively to stresses and challenges.

Babies go through many transitions which can be extremely stressful in a very short time span. Some manage these transitions (stressors) better than others. After birth, infants have to learn to manage all of the functions that previously have been taken care of for them. Difficulties with sucking, swallowing, breathing, and eating create additional unexpected stressors.

The releasing of the tongue-tie will not necessarily release the musculature that has been restricted because of the tongue-tie. The musculature often needs assistance to know that it is now safe to let go and learn to move as the body intends. The sympathetic nervous system needs assistance dispersing the accumulated stress. This is where CST can play an important role.” - Berg-Drazin, Patricia, IBCLC, RLC, CST

09/19/2023

Now three locations to serve you:
Marne
Caledonia
Muskegon

09/18/2023

I love spending time in nature. Sometimes it’s hard to make time for it, but it is very important (if not vital!) to carve out some moments when we can be outside.

Spending time outside can lift your mood, but it can offer other benefits, too. Learn how time outdoors can benefit your health.

09/14/2023

12/29/2022

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