Wellness
Here at the CFEC we understand that being a parent is a 24/7 responsibility. To be able to enjoy your children you need an occasional opportunity to recharge your batteries, so we offer on-site massage therapy, reflexology, and cranialsacral therapy. Your body works hard for you, and goes above and beyond the call of duty while parenting young children. It deserves a rest now and then. If experts agree that 80 to 90 percent of disease is stress-related then stress-relieving activities are a necessity, not a luxury. We also recognize that children, even infants, can experience stress and trauma, beginning at birth. With this in mind, our therapists are also available to work with your children in non-invasive ways that promote health and wellness. An emotionally healthy family is a happy family.
Pediatric Massage
children need massages, too!
Pediatric Massage helps children and young adults to establish a sense of personal boundaries and awareness of the types of touch that do and do not feel good. Appropriate and respectful massage supports children to learn about “good touch” and to form positive body images. Specific conditions where pediatric massage is beneficial include intestinal upset or constipation, if a child has difficulty sleeping or tends to be highly active, and even the stress felt as children get older before exams or important social events. Massage therapy has also been shown to alleviate anxiety and has shown promising preliminary results in the areas of depression, negative mood, and certain types of behavior modification in children.
- 1 hour – $75.00
***To schedule an appointment at the CFEC with Joy Lake, please call (513) 774-9198.
*Massage Therapists do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy
Even the most natural of births is stressful for the skull and spine of the baby being born, however this is especially true when the birth has been traumatic, requiring interventions such as forceps, vacuum extraction or caesarean sections. Because CranioSacral therapy is so gentle it can be performed at birth or within the first few days of life. It’s non-invasive and clothing doesn’t have to be removed. The therapist provides gentle hand contacts, typically on your baby’s head, back and pelvis, to locate areas of tightness or decreased movement and uses very gentle suggestions to help your baby’s body function more effectively. CranioSacral therapy has been found to help with sleep issues, reflux, colic, breast feeding problems, ear infections, irritability, and can relieve areas tension from the birthing process. In older children, conditions that have responded well to Craniosacral Therapy include asthma, autism, behavioral and emotional problems, and hyperactivity.
- 1 hour – $50
***To schedule a CranioSacral Therapy session at the center with Michelle, please call (513) 351-1367.
*CranioSacral Practitioners do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
Baby Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle hands-on therapy providing pressure to specific areas on the hand, foot or ear to promote health within the body. It is a safe and effective method of preventative health care for your child that you can easily provide! Your baby will receive an Inividualized session with a licensed health care professional. Baby reflexology can help to soothe congestion, colic, reflux, teething and to promote relaxation and boost the immune system. A session typically last 30 – 45 minutes, and includes take home techniques.
Cost: $50.00
***To schedule a Reflexology session at the center with Michelle, please call (513) 351-1367.
*Reflexologists do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
A “Me” Moment
Reflexology
The focus of Reflexology is on the feet and hands where the nerve endings are located. The feet and hands mirror the entire body and every organ and body part can be found in them. This treatment seeks to help balance the body through these points and is profoundly relaxing while energetically stimulating. It can be used to balance emotions, promote circulation, relieve insomnia, improve concentration and increase spiritual awareness. Hand and Foot Reflexology treatments open the subtle electrical channels that become blocked due to emotional and physical imbalances. And who doesn’t love to have their feet and hands rubbed?!
- 60 minutes – $70
***Please call 513-347-7338 to schedule an appointment at the center with Amy Stenger-Sullivan, L.M.T..
*Reflexologists are not physicians, and do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
A “Me” Moment
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non invasive therapy that promotes health and wellness. We use a light touch to gently encourage the body to release any sort of stress and tension. Using a soft touch, usually no heavier than the weight of a nickel, practitioners can release restrictions in the craniosacral system improving the flow and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid that bathes and nourishes the brain and spinal cord. Overall, CranioSacral Therapy can strengthen your body’s ability to take better care of you! A wonderful side effect of a treatment is deep relaxation. Your body works hard for you and it deserves a rest now and then. Imagine going thru life more relaxed…
- 1 hour – $60
***To schedule a CranioSacral Therapy session at our center with Michelle Emanuel, please call (513) 351-1367.
*CranioSacral Practitioners do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
Raindrop Treatment
A Raindrop Treatment is a fresh, unique approach to bodywork combining the science of aromatherapy, reflexology, & relaxation massage, with an application of pure therapeutic grade essential oils. During a Raindrop Treatment essential oils are very carefully dripped onto specific points on the feet and spine to bring structural and electrical alignment. The effect mimics the fall of raindrops allowing the skin to sense and absorb each oil in the same way it would falling drops of rain. Essential oils have been clinically tested to have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Many viruses lay dormant along the spine. This technique helps to clear the soft tissue of the spine and promote healthy tissue. It will help align the energy centers of the body and release them if blocked. Although the entire process takes only an hour to complete, the essential oils will continue to work in the body for up to one week following treatment, with continued re-alignment taking place during this time. Due to the properties of the various essential oils used in the treatment, the Raindrop Technique strengthens the immune system, loosens tight muscles in the back, and relaxes the body and mind. Mmmmmmm…………….
- 1 hour – $75
***To schedule a Raindrop Treatment at our center with Michelle Emanuel, please call (513) 351-1367.
*Raindrop Treatment therapists do not diagnose, prescribe or treat for any illness or injury.
Membership (Optional)
Family membership is $30, which will include the following:
- early-bird registration
- 10% discount off all children's classes
- Family Boutique coupon
- Sunroom refreshment coupon
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Gift Certificates
Experiences are such amazing gifts! Think of all the ways a CFEC gift certificate could be used: a Tummy Time class for a shower gift, a children's series as a birthday present, a parent workshop for a spouse, a membership for a friend. And as a thank you to the purchaser, you'll receive one free class of your choice! Stop by the center today to pick one up for your next special event.
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.”
— Kay Redfield Jamison
Parent Testimonials
My four month old never napped during the day. After learning how to massage her legs in Tummy Time, she slept for two hours, ate and slept another hour. What a relief!
— new Mom
Thank you for making me feel so welcome during our first visit last Thursday! It was great to be able to spend time focused on Ivy while Emory played happily in a new place. Your center is so bright and beautiful and we really enjoyed storytime and then some time in the sunny weather out on the deck.
— Michelle
Your teachers are second to none!
— Susan
I could not have become the confident mother and wife that I am without the center and without the mom's at the center... thank you all so much!
— Sara
I LOVE the CFEC! Saturday mornings are such a treat for me and Piper! You should be so so so proud of the Center and the people who work there. They are all so nice and I truly feel like I’m visiting my friend’s house every time I go. It’s so cozy and inviting!
— Amanda