Infant Bodywork
Achieve balance comfort calm ease
for you and
your family
Support for feeding, comfort, and connection
IBCLC-led lactation care and gentle bodywork for infants, children, and adults.
Behind the practice
A compassionate approach to infant
and family wellness
Care here is rooted in gentle, responsive bodywork that supports people through many phases of life from infancy and early feeding, through childhood, adulthood, and the perinatal period.
Sessions are guided by careful listening and a soft, attuned touch, with attention to how tension patterns may develop through birth experiences, feeding challenges, growth, and life transitions. Each session is paced to support comfort, regulation, and a greater sense of ease in the body.
Lactation care is available for families navigating feeding challenges and is informed by a deep understanding of infant development, oral function, and nervous system regulation. When helpful, families may choose sessions that thoughtfully combine both forms of care.
Support Options
Holistic care for kids and families
Sessions are guided by each individual or family's needs and thoughtfully tailored to support comfort, balance, and connection.
Feeding Challenges
IBCLC-led lactation support to help families navigate feeding concerns with care, clarity, and individualized guidance.
Digestive Troubles
Supports comfort around gas, reflux, and digestive tension through gentle, responsive bodywork.
Sleep Difficulties
Supports more settled sleep by gently addressing nervous system regulation and patterns of tension that may impact comfort and rest.
Oral Dysfunction
Supports oral function by gently addressing tension patterns that may affect comfort and coordination, along with oral motor education and guidance to support more effective feeding.
Noticeable Tension
Gentle, hands-on bodywork to support the release of tension and promote greater ease and comfort in the body.
Sensory Processing
Supports nervous system regulation to promote calmer, more organized sensory experiences.
The difference
A gentle approach to care
Care is grounded in gentle, responsive bodywork and informed by a deep understanding of infant development, nervous system regulation, and family dynamics.
Lactation support is available for families who are seeking feeding guidance and is provided with care, attunement, and respect for each family’s goals. When appropriate, bodywork may be included to support comfort and ease.
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Experienced and credentialed care Lactation care is provided by Hideko Brnak, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), with additional training in craniosacral therapy and infant bodywork.
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Calm, supportive environment Sessions are gentle, responsive, and paced to meet you and your family where they are, allowing space for feeding, rest, and regulation.
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Family-friendly scheduling Appointments are designed to support the natural rhythms of family life, including feeding and nap needs.
Our process
A calm, supportive path to care
From your first visit through ongoing care, the process is simple, supportive, and centered on your child and family.
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Book your appointment
Choose a time that works for your family, or contact us if you need help deciding.
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Your first session
Your first visit includes time to listen, review your intake, and begin gentle, baby-led care.
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Ongoing care & support
Some families come for ongoing care, while others return during times of change. Care adapts to meet you and or your child’s needs.
Care
Meet the practitioner
behind your care
Hideko Brnak, IBCLC — offering gentle, attuned bodywork for infants, children, and families, with lactation support available for those navigating feeding challenges.
Featured reviews
Hear from our
satisfied clients
Real feedback from people who have trusted us with their care and made meaningful progress through our services.
We are so grateful for Hideko and everything she did for our family during our son’s tongue tie release. She educated us on tongue posture, talked through his narrow palate, and gave us specific exercises and oral tools we could use at home.
Sofia
Physician's Assistant
One of the things I appreciated most was Hideko’s ability to listen to our story and cater her interventions to meet our specific needs. She’s not a “one size fits all” therapist.
Liz
NICU, RN
I recommend ALL babies to work with Hideko. It was life changing for our sweet baby to go through her CST sessions. There was a huge difference after each session as well as overall. I tell every parent I know about her cause there’s no one better.
Reza
Learning Center
Stay informed with
our latest updates
Read our latest articles, tips, and announcements about lactation and bodywork.
Sensory Processing & Regulation in Infants
Sensory processing describes how an infant takes in and responds to sensations such as touch, movement, sound, and position. For some infants, everyday sensory input can feel overwhelming. What families may notice Sensitivity to touch or movement Startling easily Difficulty calming after stimulation Feeding challenges related to sensory sensitivity Tension when overwhelmed How lactation support […]
Noticeable Tension in Infants
Some infants appear relaxed and comfortable in their bodies, while others seem tense, rigid, or uneasy. Families may sense that something feels “held,” even if it’s hard to describe. Common signs Stiffness or rigidity Head-turning preference Arching or difficulty relaxing Difficulty settling Sensitivity to handling Asymmetrical posture or movement How lactation support & bodywork can […]
Sleep Difficulties in Infants & Young Children
Sleep difficulties are often closely connected to how comfortable and regulated an infant or young child feels in their body. Frequent waking, difficulty settling, or short sleep stretches can be exhausting for caregivers—especially when nothing seems to help consistently. Rather than focusing on schedules or sleep training, this approach looks at comfort, regulation, and the […]
Digestive Discomfort in Infants: Supporting Comfort and Ease
Digestive discomfort in infants can be hard to witness. Families may notice their infant appearing uncomfortable or distressed, especially during or after feeds. Gas, reflux-like symptoms, arching, or difficulty settling can affect feeding, sleep, and overall regulation—and can feel exhausting for parents. Digestive discomfort is often multifactorial, involving feeding patterns, posture, tension, and nervous system […]
Questions answered
We're here to answer
all your questions
Have questions before starting? Find clear, honest answers about our services, what to expect, session details, and how we support you, your little one, and family.
Some families come primarily for bodywork support, while others are seeking focused lactation care. If you’re unsure which session is the best fit, we can talk it through together and adjust as needed.
Sessions are individualized and guided by your goals. Depending on the session booked, care may include lactation support, hands-on bodywork, or a thoughtful integration of both.
No. I work with infants, children, adults, and families. Care is always adapted to each person’s age, stage, and needs.
No referral is required to schedule a session.
Session length varies depending on the service booked. Details are listed when scheduling, and we’ll always move at a pace that feels supportive for you and your baby.
That’s completely welcome. Sessions are designed to accommodate feeding, breaks, movement, and rest as needed.
Find balance, ease, and comfort
Discover how IBCLC-led lactation support and bodywork helps to promote comfortable feeding, regulation, and connection.