Discover How Bodywork Transforms Infant Health
By: Rachel Kelly, MSOTR/L, CBS
Did you know that at Nurtured Pelvic Health & Wellness, we specialize in treating infants?
Rachel Kelly, Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience in pediatric care, embarked on an extensive journey into infant treatment, particularly focusing on breastfeeding and feeding concerns after becoming a mother herself. She holds certification as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, providing crucial support for feeding and addressing tethered oral tissues. Rachel combines her expertise in reflexes, developmental milestones, and bodywork to enhance function, play, and movement.
The term “bodywork” has gained popularity, yet its precise meaning remains unclear to many. In the realm of integrative medicine, bodywork encompasses a broad spectrum of therapies involving physical touch and manipulation. These therapies include massage, craniosacral work, chiropractic practices, osteopathy, and other therapeutic modalities. What distinguishes bodywork is its passive approach, primarily involving actions performed on or with the body, rather than actively engaging it in specific movements. When integrated with occupational and physical therapies, these techniques can yield significant benefits.
At Nurtured Pelvic Health & Wellness, we offer a range of bodywork modalities. Our approach extends beyond manual therapy to include therapeutic movement and reflex integration exercises during sessions. This encourages active client participation, fostering sustainable and lasting results.
It’s crucial to recognize that movement itself constitutes a therapeutic intervention. By addressing structural concerns and enhancing function, we promote overall well-being. We initiate this process by focusing on alignment, enabling the body’s tissues—such as fascia, muscles, tendons, and ligaments—to adapt to new ranges of motion facilitated by manual therapies. This facilitates the development of new movement patterns while reducing reliance on compensatory behaviors that may impede long-term progress.
Whether addressing issues like head turn preference, torticollis, oral functionality enhancement, or other concerns, our holistic approach at Nurtured Pelvic Health & Wellness integrates bodywork with therapeutic movement for comprehensive developmental support.
If you’re interested in discovering how bodywork and therapeutic movement can significantly contribute to your child’s progress, contact us to schedule an assessment. Call the office at 973-240-7251 and book your FREE consultation with Rachel today!