BENJAMIN SHIELD
Benjamin Shield, Ph.D.
Greater Los Angeles
Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy
E-mail: BenShield@aol.com
(323) 932-1112
The purpose of pediatric craniosacral therapy is to offer effective therapeutic techniques to assist normalizing the structure, balancing the nervous system, and resolving possible issues of the birth experience. The principle is to honor the consciousness of the infant and it incorporates a caring, common sense approach of infant centered therapy.
There are various conditions that pediatric craniosacral work can successfully address. These include: accidents and physical trauma, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, dyslexia, breastfeeding, suckling and swallowing difficulties, gastrointestinal disturbances, vision problems, otitis media, sleep disorders, torticollis, sinus and respiratory illness, orthopedic conditions, orthodontic problems, as well as many other conditions involving sensory disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
Pediatric craniosacral therapy helps the child cycle through chronic stress and hyperactivity, as well as chronically held depression and withdrawal. The goal is to bring into balance the autonomic nervous system and give the child greater access to more positive, socially engaged states.
For more information, see articles by Benjamin Shield:
Effects of Obstetrical Interventions on the Craniosacral System that Influence Breastfeeding
Why do we treat babies and infants?