by Catherine | Nov 24, 2018 | Child development, Parenting
As babies, our little ones need us to give generously to care for them. Our wholehearted responsiveness to their needs of all kinds creates within them a sense of trust in relationship. We respond with ‘Yes, my dear one’, as much as we are able. Babies...
by Catherine | Apr 10, 2018 | Somatic mamas
We want to honor the woman in birth, to let her know that her efforts are all worthy, that she is beautiful & strong, and that she is making the best possible choices, moment to moment. Birth is an extraordinary experience in a woman’s life, and, while we can...
by Catherine | Aug 26, 2017 | Awakening mind, Mindfulness in motion
Noticing again how often SHOULD is running behind my thoughts and everyday functioning. All the things I SHOULD do are worthwhile. But Should Do carries such a weight of judgment when I don’t manage to pull it all off. Of course, since it is the endless To Do...
by Catherine | Dec 12, 2016 | Child development, Parenting
I didn’t understand, when my children were very young, about how much capacity they actually had to be contributing to our family, and how valuable it would be for them. Children get a lot of joy from helping and giving, and from being competent at the everyday...
by Catherine | Oct 11, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Somatic bodywork
Breastfeeding: Slow beginning….. We were committed to breastfeeding, and we needed everyone’s help to make it possible. Breastfeeding was affected by so many variables. Each baby had his/her own little challenges in the beginning. I began bringing them to breast from...
by Catherine | Aug 24, 2016 | Somatic bodywork, Somatic mamas
My sacrum felt amazing all weekend – like I wasn’t even pregnant. It’s feeling a bit tighter now but no pain. Because it’s unstable, I’m combining movement activities at home with alternating chiropractic and myofascial release help. I...
by Catherine | Aug 24, 2016 | Child development, Somatic bodywork
Early on we noticed that one of baby P’s eyes seemed smaller than the other. Catherine suggested that gently guiding the bones around the eyes to even alignment would make her vision easier for long term, future reading loads. Since cranial bones are the most mobile...
by Catherine | Jul 4, 2016 | Child development, Mindfulness in motion
As a toddler, Gavin has an initial healthy hesitation in allowing me, as a practitioner, to touch him. With play and slow approach, Gavin gradually settles in to feel safe in the room and with me. He can play with shape sorting puzzles while I give him gentle, light...
by Catherine | May 3, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Child development, Somatic bodywork
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Catherine on and off for about a year and a half now. We first sought her out for her craniosacral services when our son had colic and we were desperate for sleep and answers. Other options had provided him no...
by Catherine | Apr 26, 2016 | Mindfulness in motion, Somatic bodywork, Somatic mamas
Everything is connected to everything Fascia is a web material throughout the body, forming wrappers and slings for every organ and every muscle. Your heart is suspended in the chamber of your ribs. Your uterus is suspended in your pelvic by a fascia hammock connected...
