Improve subtle hands-on skills to support feeding
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Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this craniosacral therapy course so you can make an informed decision and expand your manual therapy skills. Take your time — you have access to this self-paced course for 6 months.
Module One: 24 minutes
Course Introduction
- Introduction
- Disclosures
Module two: 47 minutes
The Craniosacral System in the Neonate & Infant
Module three: 59 minutes
Craniosacral Assessment
Module four: 45 minutes
Cranial Nerves, Oral Function, and CST
Module five: 22 minutes
Contraindication & Clinical Safety
Module six: 1 hour 10 minutes
Core Treatment Techniques: Hands-on Practice
Module seven: 49 minutes
Integration into Assessment & Treatment
Module eight: 24 minutes
Documentation & Interdisciplinary Communication
If you’ve ever been unclear about bodywork, you’re not alone.
Bodywork is a term used to describe many forms of hands-on modalities such as infant massage
Course Instructor
Emily Knell Spaeth
PT, DPT, IBCLC, TIP, CNT, CIMT II, RPYT, BRM® Pro, EBB® Instructor
Dr. Emily Spaeth grew up in Oakland, California where she started her career in the world of babies working in a nursery at the age of 12. Emily studied sociology and music in undergrad at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Her thesis examined yoga as a ‘third place’ and it seemed only natural to pursue a career as a yoga teacher (RPYT). After training with Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she returned to the pacific northwest to attend East West College of the Healing Arts for massage therapy school. Ever-inspired, she had to learn more.
After opening her first business in 2012, which blended yoga and bodywork, she started the journey of taking prerequisites for a doctoral program in physical therapy. Emily graduated from Samuel Merritt University in her hometown with a degree as a doctor of physical therapy (DPT), and specialized as a Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) in a level IV NICU, where she has created training for healthcare professionals in the hospital system in providing age-appropriate, trauma-informed neuro-developmental care. She brings years of experience as a licensed massage therapist (LMT) to her physical therapy practice and is a certified neonatal touch and massage therapist (NTMTC), and Advanced Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT II). She has continued her studies in pelvic floor physical therapy studying Holistic Pelvic Care™ and Pelvic Floor Yoga™.
She finally found her calling when she started blending lactation support with physical therapy, yoga, and bodywork, in her business Be Well Baby PDX and is now an IBCLC. Her business helps to support families pre-conception through postpartum.
She loves to empower caregivers, and as a Certified Trauma Informed Professional (TIP), she weaves her passion for trauma informed care throughout all interactions with her small patients and their families, especially in the context of breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Finally, Emily enjoys hiking, baking, and snuggling with her own kids.
Instructor Disclosures
AOTA Approved Provider
Enroll NowFrequently Asked Questions
Who is this craniosacral therapy course intended for?
OT, COTA, PT, and PTA would benefit most from the course material. Other providers with a full-body scope of practice such as RN, LMT, DO, or DC would also find great value in the course.
Are there prerequisites for this course?
Yes, Bodywork for Better Breastfeeding is the required prerequisite. Contact us at [email protected] if you have questions.
Can I count this course towards my 90 hours of lactation-specific education?
Please review the IBCLC Commission page for further details on lactation-specific education hours.
Information about AOTA CEUs
This course is approved for 0.6 AOTA CEUs for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Participants will be required to:
- Complete the course in its entirety (100% of the course watched)
- Complete a multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test)
Information about ASHA CEUs
This course will not have CEUs directly submitted to ASHA. You will receive a certificate of completion and can use the CEUs towards the 30 PDHs required for each 3-year certification.
Information about CEUs for Physical Therapists
APTA does not currently have an approved provider program for individual companies. If you need any information to submit to your state, please send us an email. We meet the requirements for multiple organizations and we are happy to provide any documentation that you may need.
How long will I have access to this infant massage course?
6 months from the purchase date.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Refunds must be requested within 14 days of purchase by emailing [email protected]. A full refund is available if no modules have been started. A partial refund is available once ANY portion of the course has been viewed. The amount refunded is at the sole discretion of The Lactation OT LLC. There is no refund available after 14 days of purchase OR if module one has been completed. Recipients will receive acknowledgment of refund requests within 3 business days. If the request is valid per the terms listed above, the refund will be processed within 7 business days. If for any reason the course is canceled by The Lactation OT before the course is started, a full refund will be provided.
How do I request special accommodation?
Please send us an email at [email protected] at least 14 days before starting the course with further details of your request.
Learn more from Emily!
Infant Development for Better Breastfeeding
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Focused on birth through 6 months
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A month-by-month review of reflexes, sensory, fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive/communication skills
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0.85 AOTA CEUs 0.85 ASHA CEUs
Gain a strong foundation for clinical reasoning and the application of a variety of massage techniques depending on the needs of your client and their family.
No generic sequences of strokes or cookie-cutter techniques — you’ll be able to provide client-centered, responsive treatments and improved clinical reasoning.