Dr. K doing Craniosacral Therapy on infant in Sioux Falls

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

Gentle. Restorative. Profoundly healing.

There’s no cracking or force—just light, sustained touch that helps the body unwind on a deep physical, emotional, and neurological level.

Dr. K doing CST on adult for migraines

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is one of the most powerful tools we use to support families in every stage—from newborns, pregnancy to postpartum recovery to everyday adult stress. It’s a gentle, hands-on technique that helps release tension, calm the nervous system, and support the body’s natural healing rhythms.

What to Expect

CST sessions are quiet, calming, and deeply restorative. Babies often fall asleep. Moms leave feeling lighter, grounded, and more at peace in their bodies.

Craniosacral Therapy for infant at Dr. Ashley Family Chiropractic in Sioux Falls

For Babies

Even a smooth birth can leave a baby’s nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. CST helps reset and regulate that system so your little one can relax, digest, feed, and develop with more ease.

We commonly use CST to support:

  • Birth tension (especially after long/fast labor, C-section, vacuum or forceps delivery)

  • Latch or feeding difficulties

  • Poor sucking reflex

  • Tongue and lip tie tension (pre- and post-revision)

  • Colic, reflux, gas, and digestive issues

  • Torticollis (tight neck muscles or limited neck rotation)

  • Constipation

  • Head preference or flattening (plagiocephaly)

    Sensory sensitivities or difficulty settling

  • Tense or rigid body

  • Startle reflex or difficulty sleeping

  • Congestion or recurring ear infections

  • Oral motor challenges

  • Limited range of motion (neck, hips, shoulders)

We often combine CST with gentle pediatric chiropractic care to support healthy development right from the start.

Pregnant woman after CST for birth prep

For Pregnancy

As your body grows and changes, so does the demand on your nervous system. CST supports a more comfortable, connected pregnancy—both physically and emotionally.

We often use CST during pregnancy to support:

  • Pelvic or sacral tension

  • Round ligament pain

  • Pubic bone discomfort

  • Rib and diaphragm tightness

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Jaw tension or clenching

  • Stress regulation and sleep support

  • Emotional processing

  • Birth prep and nervous system priming

Whether you're preparing for labor or just trying to get better rest, CST can help your body find balance.

Woman receiving CST for TMJ with Dr. K in Sioux Falls

For Adults

While our focus is families, adults of all ages benefit from the calming, regulating effects of CST. It’s especially helpful for anyone carrying physical tension or emotional stress.

CST can support:

  • Headaches or migraines

  • TMJ and jaw tension

  • Chronic neck and shoulder pain

  • Sleep issues

  • Stress or emotional overload

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Post-concussion symptoms

  • Brain fog and fatigue

  • Sinus pressure and congestion

  • Trauma recovery (physical or emotional)

  • Poor posture and spinal tension

It’s the reset button your body’s been asking for.

Dr. Kallan, Craniosacral Therapy provider

Your CST Provider


Dr. Kallan is certified in Craniosacral Therapy and brings a calming, intuitive presence to every session. She seamlessly blends CST into chiropractic care when appropriate, giving your body what it needs, when it needs it.

Child receiving Craniosacral Therapy in Sioux Falls

Curious About CST?

Whether you’re navigating newborn challenges, postpartum recovery, or simply need a reset, CST might be the support your nervous system has been craving. Just ask—we’re here to help.