CST supports the well-being of both mother and baby, encouraging optimal fetal positioning and relieving physical stress during pregnancy. I approach the work with deep respect for the innate wisdom of both mother and child. Partners are welcome to join sessions.

After birth, I encourage new parents to receive care themselves. A single session can help release lingering strain from labor and support the emotional adjustment to new parenthood. Babies, in turn, benefit from their parent’s greater ease.

With a feather-light touch—only about one gram—I use specialized pediatric CST techniques to ease tension from birth and support healthy development. CST can help with:

• Nursing and latch challenges

• Acid reflux and colic

• Torticollis (twisted neck)

• Plagiocephaly (flat or asymmetrical head shape)

• General developmental ease and comfort

Years ago, I was struck by a bicyclist while walking in a crosswalk, fracturing several facial bones. Following surgery, I suffered from relentless headaches. I was skeptical that such a gentle therapy could help—but after my first CST session, I felt a surprising spaciousness in my head. After three sessions, the headaches were shorter. After ten, they were gone entirely.

This experience deepened my trust in the body’s wisdom and in the power of gentle touch to restore balance.

Dental work—whether a filling, root canal, or orthodontics—can strain the jaw, neck, and cranial bones. CST helps relieve post-procedure tension, improving circulation and promoting faster recovery.

Many children find it especially helpful after braces are adjusted, and adults report lasting relief from jaw discomfort.

Several professional vocalists have sought CST in my practice. By gently improving the alignment of the cranial bones and the musculature of the throat, CST can:

• Enhance vocal resonance

• Improve breath coordination

• Ease jaw and neck tension

Increase overall vocal freedom and comfort

CST gently restores the relationship between the temporal bone and the mandible, offering relief from jaw pain, stiffness, and associated symptoms like:

• Headaches and neck pain

• Ear congestion and sinus pressure

• Tight diaphragm and restricted breath

• Tension along the spine

Poor nutrient flow to the brain

For five years, I provided CST at the Cerebral Palsy Center in Oakland. Adults with cerebral palsy and other complex conditions reported:

• Fewer headaches and backaches

• Reduced fascial tension

• Improved mobility and comfort

• Greater ease in daily life

Even small improvements made a meaningful difference in their quality of life.

Car accidents often leave the body in a state of shock and overwhelm. CST helps reset the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support the healing of whiplash, back injuries, and impact-related trauma.

I have advanced training in post-concussion care. Many clients have experienced lasting improvements, including:

• Clearer thinking and less brain fog

• Fewer headaches and better sleep

• Reduced neck and back pain

• More stable moods and emotional resilience