Craniosacral Fascial Technique for Babies in Overland Park, KS | Identity Chiropractic
What Is Craniosacral Fascial Technique (CFT)?
The moment your baby enters the world, their body presses through a tight canal, navigates uterine space, and adapts to life outside the womb. At times, that journey leaves subtle tension behind — in the skull, the neck, the spine and the fascia (the connective tissue net that holds everything together). That’s where the new technique at Identity Chiropracticcomes in.
Our team — including Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Jenna — have recently completed advanced training in craniosacral fascial technique (CFT), a gentle, whole-body approach that blends craniosacral therapy principles with fascial release. In short:
“Craniosacral” refers to the skull (cranium) + sacrum system — the membranes and fluid around the brain and spinal cord.
“Fascial” refers to the web of connective tissue that covers and connects every muscle, organ and bone in the body.
CFT aims to gently release restrictions in both the craniosacral and fascial systems so your baby’s body can settle, breathe, feed, sleep and grow more comfortably.
While gentle and safe, it’s also purposeful: we’re looking at the whole baby — how their head aligns, how their neck turns, how their feeding happens, how their digestion is doing — and helping the body find its easiest, most natural form again.
Why It Matters for Babies
Your baby deserves more than just “getting through the day”. They deserve comfort, connection, calm. When the body is held in tension — by birth strain, by feeding difficulties, by digestive upset — the nervous system is on alert. CFT offers a pathway to ease.
Gentle relief where it’s truly needed
Many infants struggle with feeding or latching — tightness in the jaw, neck or palate can interfere with suction and comfort. babybonds.us+3tayloredfitphysio.co.uk+3Birth Injury Guide+3
Some babies wake often or sleep lightly — they may carry undetected tension in the skull base, fascial restrictions, trapped nerves. CFT helps foster the “rest & digest” state needed for restorative sleep. Weeks Wellness+1
Colic, gas, reflux, extra fussiness? The fascia and craniosacral system are intimately tied to digestion, nervous system tone and how the body moves and relaxes. Releasing restrictions often helps. Lactation Consultant Charleston, SC+2Cranial Therapy Centre - Toronto+2
Even head shape, neck motion (like torticollis), or birth-trauma (forceps/vacuum/scheduled C-section) can leave imprints in the fascia and craniosacral web — simply allowing the body to unwind can set the stage for easier development. hdpchiro.com+1
In short: when your baby’s body isn’t needing to guard, brace or compensate, they get to just be — feed better, sleep deeper, thrive.
What We Offer at Identity Chiropractic in Overland Park
A calm, welcoming introduction
Your baby will remain clothed and comfortable while Dr. Alyssa or Dr. Jenna uses very light, skilled touch to assess and release any areas of restriction. The touch is gentle enough that most babies relax, sometimes fall asleep.
Customized for each little body
We know no two babies are exactly the same. We'll check for:
Head & neck alignment
Jaw and palatal tension (especially if feeding is difficult)
Fascia in the torso, pelvis, and spine
Birth-history considerations (forceps/vacuum/long labour)
Any signs of reflux, gas, fussiness or sleep disruption
Partnership with you, the parent
We’ll guide you on what to watch for at home: improved latch, easier breaths, calmer sleep-wake cycles. We’ll also recommend follow-up or complementary care if needed (e.g., lactation consults, developmental screening).
Why this matters — for now and for tomorrow
While the immediate relief is meaningful — fewer tears, more sleep, smoother feeds — we believe that supporting your baby’s fascia and nervous system early can ripple into better posture, easier movement, and fewer compensations as they grow.
Real-World Benefits You May Notice
Here are some of the changes parents often report after CFT with infants:
Easier breastfeeding: fewer clicks, better latch, less pain for mama. Chiro For Moms+1
Less fussiness, fewer gas or colic episodes, reduced arching after feeds. PubMed+2Lactation Consultant Charleston, SC+2
Longer, deeper stretches of sleep; baby falls asleep more easily, wakes calmer. Weeks Wellness+1
Improved head/neck motion or more symmetric movement (helpful if baby favours turning one way). breastfeedtampa.com+1
For parents: less stress, more joy in feeding/soothing routines, the peace of knowing you’re giving your baby the best start.
Because This Is More Than A Treatment — It’s A Promise
Your baby’s first months are full of wonder, growth, connection. Yet they’re also full of challenge, adjustment and change. You may be exhausted; your baby may seem stuck in a loop of irritability or discomfort. We see you. And we believe in a gentler path.
By giving your baby this gentle therapeutic foundation now, you're not just addressing today’s symptoms — you’re investing in their tomorrow: more ease, more freedom of movement, richer experiences of sleep, play, growth.
Is It Right for Your Baby?
If your baby is experiencing any of the following, CFT may be a wise consideration:
Frequent night-waking or shallow sleep
Difficulty feeding, frequent clicking, poor latch, or mama’s discomfort when nursing
Persistent fussiness, gas, arching, colic or reflux
Uneven head shape/tracking one direction, neck favouring one side
History of a long or assisted labour, forceps or vacuum delivery
We invite you to schedule a gentle consult with Dr. Alyssa or Dr. Jenna in Overland Park. We’ll talk through your baby’s story, perform a quick, non-invasive assessment, and together decide the best next steps.
We would love to help you!
Contact Identity Chiropractic today and mention “Infant CFT” to schedule your baby’s first session. Give your little one the chance to feel not just better — but fully held, fully supported, fully thriving.
Your baby’s body has already done so much. Let’s help the next chapter be one of ease, joy and growth.
Note on Evidence: While many practitioners and parents report meaningful changes with CFT, and studies show positive outcomes for related craniosacral therapies (for example a 2019 trial showed reduction in crying hours and improved sleep in colic infants) PubMed+1, it’s also fair to mention the current scientific literature calls for further high-quality research. At Identity Chiropractic we honour both the gentle art of this therapy and a transparent conversation with you about what we know and what we’re observing.
We look forward to welcoming your family at our Overland Park clinic and helping your baby settle into their most peaceful, powerful self.