Mar 05 2025 32 mins
In this episode of the My Baby Craniosacral Podcast, Meaghan sits down with Cass Christopher, a former professional dancer turned lactation consultant who seamlessly integrates CST into her work.
They discuss how CST enhances lactation care, the challenges of breaking out of traditional healthcare silos, and Cass’s vision for a new community hub in Michigan. Cass also shares powerful success stories of babies responding to gentle bodywork, highlighting the transformative impact of CST.
Tune in for insights on holistic infant care, the importance of pre-release bodywork for tongue-ties, and how health professionals can expand their approach to supporting babies and families.
About Cass Christopher:
Cass is a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and an Infant Craniosacral Therapist. She owns a group lactation consulting practice, where she also provides services in New York City and will soon expand to Holland, Michigan!
Cass is a mother of two active boys, aged 8 and 10, on whom she practices CST. They have grown to truly enjoy all kinds of bodywork.
She compares herself to a plant, feeling energized by sunshine and finding her greatest peace in nature.
Website: https://www.casschristopher.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyfeedingpro/
Episode Timestamps:
- (01:21) Guest Intro – Cass shares her background in dance and lactation consulting
- (01:54) Career Shift – How motherhood reshaped Cass’s career path
- (02:50) CST & IBCLC – Why Cass combined CST with lactation work
- (04:00) Holistic Care – Breaking specialty barriers for better infant care
- (05:15) New Practice – Cass’s plans for a community hub in Michigan
- (12:08) CST in Action – Using CST to address tongue-tie, cranial nerves, and feeding issues
- (13:34) Posterior Ties – Controversy and the importance of pre-release bodywork
- (20:00) Baby Responses – Transformative stories of CST in practice
- (28:12) Impact & Scale – Cass’s success in treating hundreds of babies
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