Special Therapies, Inc.

07/24/2024

My international interview for how craniosacral therapy and other bodywork is beneficial for all babies.

In this podcast episode, occupational therapist Susan Vaughan Kratz, talks about bodywork and how she assists families through craniosacral therapy for infants.

05/15/2024

Bodywork for Babies Workshop (In person)
Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 31 - June1, 2024
A clinical application course of fusing craniosacral therapy (Upledger) with visceral techniques (modified Barral), lymphatic drainage and lympho-fascia (Chikly) methods, along with interstitial tissues and fluid exchanges.
These methods with the use of the "just right touch" proves to be very effective in relieving colic, reflux, constipation and digestive unease. Torticollis and plagiocephaly resolve with faster and lasting effects. Breastfeeding and sucking improves. And clinical evidence of best practice for tongue tie management is to include bodywork pre- and post-surgical releases. Tongue ties are whole-body fascia issues.
Fascia is a sensory organ and one of the regulators of the Autonomic Nervous Systems. Treating babies requires skills and palpation that is in perfect sync with the ANS.
Find out more under SEMINARS at

Explore the Bodywork Book Series for invaluable resources on craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and other manual therapies; perfect for bodyworkers and parents helping babies.

05/06/2024

Hurry....secure your spot

Bodywork for Babies - Two Day Live Training

Clinical application course of 20+ years of experience blending these manual therapies to help babies reach optimal health & wellness:
* craniosacral therapy
* visceral techniques
* lympho-fascia release
* interstitial tissue mobilization
* blended handling & stretches with the JUST RIGHT TOUCH

Clinically proven to help resolve: colic, reflux, constipation, torticollis, plagiocephaly, breastfeeding struggles, tongue tie management, fussiness, self-regulation, and sensory modulation.

Target Audience: Pediatric therapists (OT, SLP, PT), massage therapists, lactation consultants, midwives, chiropractors, physicians, nurses. Anyone with a license to therapeutically touch babies.

Helpful to have a basic understanding and/or training is any of the listed methods

Cost: $275.00
Date: May 31 - June 1, 2024
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin (Milwaukee area)
Presenter: Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, CST-D
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Course syllabus
I. How osteopathic history has influenced allied health and manual therapies of current day. Review therapies included and which are relevant to apply to babies immature systems.
II. Anatomy, physiology, and behaviors of the autonomic nervous system.
III. Anatomy, physiology, and behaviors of the continuous organ of fascia suspending all structures
IV. Explore and refine the paradigm shift in palpation and touch input that is "just right" for infant anatomy. Lecture and lab opportunities.
V. Lecture and lab to define structures involved in the occupational tasks of the first few months of life, and what anatomical and fascia restrictions can interfere with ease in attaining these tasks within parasympathetic state.
a. Breathing maximization with thoracic organ and tissue flexibility
b. Self-regulation and modulation; digestive motility
c. Readiness to move into and master gravity; fascia flexibility
d. Readiness to receive, respond, and adapt to sensory
information for all ten systems: cranial nerves and spinal paths
e. Optimal nutritive & non-nutritive sucking: oral structures
VI. Multiple treatment demos (video, photos, live observation)
Participants will leave with novel skills to apply immediately into practice
CEUs have been attempted to be obtained. We will provide participants will all necessary information that can be taken back to your licensing board for consideration.
To find out more information or to indicate your interest in attending, please open SEMINARS at the following link: www.bodyworkbooks.com

Explore the Bodywork Book Series for invaluable resources on craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and other manual therapies; perfect for bodyworkers and parents helping babies.

01/10/2024

10/20/2023

TRANSFORM YOUR PEDIATRIC THERAPY PRACTICE with:

Bodywork for Sensory Integration is a collection of 20+ years applying craniosacral and similar therapies to each of the human sensory system.....for optimal wellness.

The olfaction (sense of smell) is a primary sense extremely important sensory health. Noses and faces can be compressed, viruses can inflame nerve endings, or stress in the digestive system can determine the level of comfort we have about odors.

Bodywork methods help ease structural stress and releases tissue and vasculature to help a self-correction into a 'just right place' of being.

Books are available for purchase. Written for the pediatric practitioner already trained or interested in bodywork methods.
https://www.ten16press.com/search?q=Bodywork+Bundle

09/30/2023

Excited to offer two books in a bundle.

Bodywork for Babies is joined by the
next in a growing book series by:

Bodywork for Sensory Integration: Harmonizing Anatomical Challenges to Sensory Wellness.

Order each book separately or get the discount for both.

https://www.ten16press.com/search?q=Bodywork+Bundle

09/19/2023

THE NEXT BOOK IS READY

Bodywork for Sensory Integration: Harmonizing Anatomical Challenges to Sensory Wellness is now available for Pre-Sale.

https://www.ten16press.com/product-page/bodywork-for-sensory-integration

ABOUT THE BOOK: Bodywork for Sensory Integration offers a fusion between the sciences of structural medicine and neurobehavioral principles. While structural medicine suggests ways to discern the autonomic state continuum of the whole body, neurobehavioral principles, such as self-regulation and sensory modulation management, have become a primary need in therapeutic services for babies and children. Determining if irregular behaviors are “sensory” or “behavioral” is a daily challenge facing pediatric therapists.

It is well-accepted that sensory and behavioral difficulties reflect autonomic nervous system physiology. Tension and tone of organs, blood vessels, and lymphatic movement play an underappreciated role in sensory regulation. The function of fascia and connective tissue, autonomic states of organs, cranial nerve pathways, and innervation sites hold important implications as sensory integration challenges are treated. The walls of blood vessels nestled in masses, the meninges’ tension, and the sensory cells’ structural health all have information relevant to sensory wellness.

The sensory-compromised person whose body feels uncomfortable can benefit from Bodywork for Sensory Integration. Parenting a child with neurodiversity or sensory differences can be made easier by understanding the lessons revealed through receiving bodywork. Tangible strategies help the whole family move towards a place of comfort, adaptability to sensory responses, homeostasis, and stress management.

The information presented in this book came from a most valuable resource: the author’s clients. Kratz learned these lessons and shaped the opinions from an estimated 45,000 patient encounters.

Bodywork for Sensory Integration supports formal education in various methods and guides the practitioner in discovering structural issues behind sensory challenges. Professionals with a license to touch people can learn these techniques to assist clients towards self-correction for modulation, regulation, and behavioral function related to all branches of sensory wellness.

04/22/2023

This year marks the 40th year I've practiced my chosen profession!!

NOT retiring!! Am humbled and honored by those who have trusted my services.

11/08/2022

10/30/2022

Mood, brain function, metabolism and weight are determined by what is in the good in your stomach.

Worth watching the whole video.

10/13/2022