Angie Rotner

What I love about Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) is how well it pairs with traditional Infant Physical Therapy. CFT helps release the underlying tension in the fascia (the connective tissue that wraps around the muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body) and the craniosacral system (the tissues and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord) so a baby is more comfortable and to help calm the nervous system.

Torticollis + reflux show up together far more often than parents expect. Reflux discomfort often causes babies to arch, extend, and twist, pulling the head to one side. Positions that soothe their tummy trouble can create real muscle tightness over time. As a Pediatric PT, I look at the whole picture: positioning, tension, feeding posture, and how to build in gentle movement that works with your baby's comfort, not against it. Learn how GI issues and torticollis are connected.

CFT stands for Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, and it's a gentle, hands-on approach I use often in my work with infants. It focuses on releasing tension in the fascia, the connective tissue that wraps around muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body, as well as the craniosacral system, which includes the tissues and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The touch involved is incredibly light, and babies typically find it calming rather than uncomfortable. I usually reach for CFT...