“Tongue-tie” is a thick frenulum that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth and limits tongue function. This thickening of the frenulum is a midline deviation that happens early in embryonic development. Tongue-Tie is the most common sign of midline body tension because it is the earliest & most evident sign of tension in babies. Rarely however is “tongue-tie” the sole cause of feeding challenges and rarely does treating tongue-tie alone, resolve tension that is visible throughout the entire body.

In 2009 our Founder, expert CranioSacral Therapist Amanda Glenn, spoke on a panel for the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition along side Occupational Therapists, Pediatric Dentists, & the Feeding Intervention Team from Children’s Hospital to share how Cranial Nerve Impingement can look like “Tongue-Tie” but doesn’t fully resolve from a Medical Tongue-Tie procedure.

Amanda works along side your Lactation Consultant, Pediatrician, and/or Pediatric Dentists to help assess if Cranial Nerve Impingements or Tension in the overall structures of the body need to be addressed prior to a tongue-tie release to improve overall feeding outcomes.

For Families Planning a Tongue-Tie Release:

We recommend:

Step 1.  Come in for an Initial Consultation with Amanda Glenn. During this visit she will assess your baby’s body tension and tongue function to help you understand why your baby is struggling to eat. She will explain options to address these challenges, explain the pros and cons of each approach, and work with you to develop a custom recommendation for your family.

Receiving CranioSacral Therapy prior to a baby’s tongue-tie release is a comprehensive approach that offers improves overall outcomes while offering the lowest level of intervention first, which is the Gold Standard in Pediatric Medicine. 

For Families who want to Avoid a Tongue-Tie Release:

We trust parents to make good decisions for their baby and support you during the decision-making process.  When parents would like to avoid having their baby’s tongue-tie or tethered oral tissues released, we recommend 3-5 sessions of mouth & bodywork for the infant while taking a watch and wait approach.

During this time, we carefully monitor your baby’s weight gain and your milk supply as well as the family’s mental health to make sure your baby is growing, your milk supply is strong and your family is thriving. If we notice red flags in any of these three areas, we will share our concerns with you so you can incorporate that information into your decision-making process.

Amanda Glenn is a CranioSacral practitioner who has specialized in working with infants with feeding challenges for over 20 years.

Our Lymphatic Drainage Specialists have specific training in lymphatic drainage for lactation and breastfeeding.

We have supported 100’s of families by creating creating individualized plans that address the needs of both the nursing parent and the baby. this includes referrals to knowledgeable PTs, OTs, Webster Certified Chiropractors, Pediatric Dentists, ENTs, Osteopaths, Pediatricians, and other experts as needed.

We are here to help you, guide you, and care for your family during this sensitive time.

We have broken each therapy in several categories to help understand each:

We accept HSA!

We are happy to provide a superbill at the end of  your services that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. We can also provide valuable guidance to help you navigate referrals for providers that accept insurance to help you maximize your insurance coverage.

We offer a sliding-scale for Medicaid families.