Course Outline

Bodywork for Babies: Craniosacral, Visceral, Lymph, Interstitial TissueSusan Kratz
Susan Kratz, OTR, CST-D

Hour One 

  • History of methods that constitute bodywork for babies: rooted in osteopathic philosophies and embraced by multiple professions  
  • Evidenced-based practice
  • Compare and contrast methods  
  • Science of Fascia: overview of evolving science and data of singular connective tissue organ Anatomy and physiology of fascia  
  • Key Elements of Bodywork for Babies Treatment
  • Clinical Applications – analyzing and treating the 5 Primary Occupations of Infancy Structural tone affects baby’s function.
    • #1 Being = Breathing  

Hour Two 

  • #2 Self-regulation of ANS = resilient recovery out of SNS back into PNS  
  • #3 Gravity readiness = freedom to move, absent of fascial restrictions  

Hour Three 

  • #4 Sensory Integration = CST explains behaviors of sensory integration dysfunction  
  • #5  Non-Nutritive Suck and Nutritive Suck = uses same oral motor patterns  

Bio

With 40 years of Occupational Therapy experience, Sue has extensive background knowledge in the general practice of OT as well as specializing in neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics. She participates in clinical research of current innovative ways to assist her clients and families to overcome their difficulties. 

Along with clinical work, Sue has been active in workshop presentations, professional consultations, college teaching, and research.  Sue is a faculty member at the Upledger Institute to teach the ShareCare curriculum and regularly acts as a teaching assistant in training of other professionals.  In addition, Sue is often an invited lecturer or guest author. 

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