What is CFT?

The Craniosacral Fascial System consists of a slight motion of the brain and spinal cord pumping cerebrospinal fluid into the fascial web that connects every structural cell of the body.

When physical trauma and/or emotional trauma adversely tighten this freely moving system, tremendous pressure can be exerted on associated nerves, muscles, organs, blood vessels, lymph vessels and bones. A freely moving brain, spinal cord and fascial web are must-haves for the well-being of all newborns, children and adults.

What is Infant-Driven Movement?

Infant-Driven Movement allows the therapist to listen to the infant as she or he stretches through her or his fascial strain patterns due to birth trauma. (same applies to adults also!)

How is CFT done?

The provider softly feels for connective tissue or fascial restrictions without manipulating the newborn. It is gentle and noninvasive without applying force to adjust the infant. The newborn drives his/her own movement by stretching, bending, flexing, extending (arching) or twisting while the practitioner gently allows, supports, follows and feels the soft tissues of the body release. The newborn can beautifully let go of his or her emotional and physical trauma with complete freedom. The goal is to create a in-free, thriving and happy baby.

Find out more about CFT Gillespie Approach by following this link!