Many therapists are curious about working with infants but feel intimidated by the responsibility, the training, or simply not knowing where to start. In this episode of The Fully Booked Therapist Podcast, I sit down with craniosacral therapist Lori Hendrickson, who has spent more than two decades specializing in infant care and teaching healthcare professionals how to confidently work with babies and families. We discuss why conditions like plagiocephaly, torticollis, reflux, and feeding challenges have become increasingly common, what role movement plays in infant development, and how simple bodywork approaches can help babies become more comfortable in their bodies. Lori also shares her philosophy of treating the mother and infant as a dyad, why infant bodywork doesn't need to be intimidating, and how therapists can confidently expand their practices to include babies and families. If you've ever considered adding infants to your practice but felt uncertain about taking that step, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement from someone who has dedicated her career to helping both babies and the professionals who care for them. ABOUT LORI Lori has practiced Craniosacral Therapy (CST) since 2001, supporting infants and families while training healthcare professionals across the U.S., Canada, and internationally. She specializes in helping infants with feeding difficulties, oral ties, reflux, torticollis, plagiocephaly, digestive issues, and body tension. Her parent-centered approach includes teaching gentle fascia release techniques families can use at home. Lori collaborates with IBCLCs, midwives, therapists, chiropractors, and oral release providers worldwide. Her work is focused on individualized, collaborative care that supports better feeding, sleeping, breathing, and long-term outcomes for infants. **This podcast is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical professional. We make no representations as to any physical, emotional, or mental health benefits that may be derived from listening to our podcast. Likewise, we do not make any representations or guarantees as to any possible income, business growth, additional clients, or any other earnings or growth benefits that may be derived from our podcast. Any testimonials, examples, or other results presented are the experiences of one client. We do not represent or guarantee you will achieve the same or similar results. You understand and agree you are solely responsible for any decisions you make from the information provided.** The Fully Booked Therapist Podcast includes affiliate links in its show notes. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases via the links in our show notes.
