Belen Optimum Health, Baby colic specialist. Children's Nutrition and Craniosacral Therapy.
Information about Belen Optimum Health, Baby colic specialist. Children's Nutrition and Craniosacral Therapy.
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- saturday: 9h-16h
Baby colic specialist. Children's Nutrition and Craniosacral therapy.
I help parents who are looking for natural approaches for their baby or child’s poor health related to:
✅ BABY COLIC (fussiness, feeding/physical issues, birth trauma)
✅ GUT issues (poor digestion, fussy eating, food reactions, low immunity)
✅ MOOD&BEHAVIOUR (hyperactivity, anxiety, poor sleep, neurodivergent needs).
My APPROACH is via nutrition (foods and diet) and hands-on craniosacral therapy.
CONSULTATIONS are personalised, in clinic or via zoom. The clinic is child-friendly. Parents get plenty of resources and written plans.
About ME:
* Reg. Nutritional therapist, MSc nutrition
* Reg. Craniosacral therapist
* Integrative Baby Therapy practitioner.
Our comment from Nutrifinder.net about Belen Optimum Health, Baby colic specialist. Children's Nutrition and Craniosacral Therapy.:
Belen Optimum Health specializes in addressing baby colic, children's nutrition, and craniosacral therapy, providing a compassionate and individualized approach to health. Many parents have shared positive experiences, highlighting Belen's gentle touch and adeptness in helping their little ones overcome challenges such as reflux, digestive issues, and colic. Her commitment to understanding both the child's and parent's needs creates a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth.
Client testimonials frequently mention the following strengths:
- Individualized care: Parents appreciate how Belen tailors her approach to each child's unique situation, ensuring that every treatment plan addresses specific health needs.
- Holistic approach: Belen combines craniosacral therapy with nutritional advice, helping to improve both physical well-being and emotional comfort, effectively addressing issues from multiple angles.
- Effective results: Many parents have reported noticeable improvements in their children's health, including better sleep, reduced tension, and relief from digestive discomfort.
- Supportive presence: Belen is described as a warm and kind professional who listens deeply to both parents and children, making families feel valued and understood.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few clients expressed a desire for more detailed follow-up after initial sessions. However, the overall experience has been transformative for families, with parents feeling empowered and equipped with valuable knowledge regarding their children's health.
For anyone seeking a nurturing, competent, and thorough expert in child health, Belen Optimum Health comes highly recommended.
Belen Optimum Health, Baby colic specialist. Children's Nutrition and Craniosacral Therapy.: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Belen is wonderful! She was so gentle with our 8 month old daughter and helped with her reflux and provided a weaning meal plan. I’d highly recommend Belen’s magic touch.
It was a pleasure supporting your baby on her nutrition journey. I’m so glad to hear her reflux has eased and that the weaning plan has been helpful. Supporting little ones’ gut health and developing a strong microbiome is at the heart of what I do, and it means a lot that you felt the care and gentleness behind it. As a nutritionist, I’m always honoured to walk alongside families during these early stages. Thank you for your kind words! Belen
Fantastic experience: We took our 10 month old son to Belen as he was suffering with reflux since birth. He was on medication which we were unable to successfully wean him off despite numerous attempts. He was uncomfortable, frequently vomiting and sleep was an issue for him because of this. Belen's approach was calm and confident and she had a clear plan from day 1 which she shared with us. With supplements and daily exercises, our son is now medication free and sleeping much better. Thank you Belen for your help and support. We truly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for trusting me with your little one’s care. I’m so glad to hear he’s now comfortable, medication-free, and sleeping better — that’s such a wonderful step forward for your whole family. Every baby is unique, which is why a personalised approach to nutrition is so important. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan, I look at each child’s individual needs to support their digestion and overall wellbeing in the most natural way possible. Alongside this, craniosacral therapy can make a real difference — it helps calm the nervous system and supports the body’s natural “rest and digest” response, which is key for healthy digestion and deeper sleep. Thank you again for your kind words. It’s been a joy to support your son’s journey to better digestion, sleep and wellbeing.
Fantastic experience: Belen has been such a wonderful support to my son and me. From helping us through gut testing to guiding us before and after tonsillectomy surgeries with the right supplements, she’s been there every step of the way. What stands out most is how deeply she listens she truly understands, supports, and reassures in such a calm, caring way. Her guidance, recipes, and gentle encouragement have made a real difference to our wellbeing as we navigate parenthood. If you ever have that gut feeling, worry, or question about your child’s digestion or recurring illnesses, I couldn’t recommend Belen more highly.
It is my passion to support famlies on their health journey. I love finding nutrituonal solutions that are personalised and doable for all. Testing the gut and nicrobiome is one of my favourite tools. Craniosacral therapy can restore balance and help with sleep, rest and digest. Thank you for your kind words. In health always, Belen
Fantastic experience: Belen not only helped our son but our whole little family. Our baby is less tensed now following a difficult birth and we have never been closer as a family. We only booked sessions for our son but instead Belen also looked after me and my husband’s health. Thank you Belen
Monica, it was such a joy working with you and your family! The first weeks of a baby’s life can feel overwhelming, and I’m so glad I could support you during this time. I love helping babies find relief through nutrition and craniosacral therapy, and I’m equally passionate about empowering parents to understand their baby’s needs and feel confident in nourishing and caring for them. It was truly a pleasure meeting you all. I wish you a rich and tender journey ahead. Belen
Fantastic experience: I took my baby daughter to Belen for colic and within a few sessions Belen had completely resolved the issue for my daughter. Belen is incredibly gifted. She pinpointed exactly what needed to be worked on and took great care in delivering the treatment so that my daughter was always comfortable with her throughout. I would highly recommend her services.
Every colicky baby is colicky in their own way. Hence, it is important to personalise so that the most effective approaches are used and the bany gets relief quickly
I find the tools offered by craniosacral therapy and nutrition very effective and gentle. I also love sharing with parents practical tips and advice on children's gut and nutrition and their emotional wellbeing. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your baby daughter. Iam delighted she's well and thriving. Enjoy every single moment of this journey! Belen
Fantastic experience: I reached out to Belen when my son was just 8 weeks old, after a challenging birth and a tough start with wind, muscle tension, and general discomfort. From the very first session, I was impressed by Belen’s holistic and person-centered approach. She truly took the time to understand not just what was going on for my baby, but also how I was feeling as a new mum. Belen worked gently and intuitively with my son, and we noticed positive changes straight away. She provided us with a detailed plan of gentle stretches and nutritional recommendations as I was breastfeeding. He became more settled, less tense, and was feeding/winding better. Her support went far beyond just the physical work for my son —she also offered me support at a time when I needed it but didn’t realise I did. Her calm presence and understanding made a huge difference during what felt like an overwhelming period. I would wholeheartedly recommend Belen to any mum who has concerns around feeding, winding, digestion, or muscle tension in their baby. Her work is incredibly supportive and nurturing—for both baby and parent.
I often say that mum and baby are one unit. The therapeutic tools I offer—such as nutrition, craniosacral therapy, and pre- and perinatal psychology tools—are designed to support both mother and baby as a connected whole. I’m deeply passionate about helping babies make a gentle, supported transition into this new world, while also guiding mums and dads through the challenges of those early days. I’m so glad to hear that you and your baby boy are doing well—thank you sincerely for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: We attended Belen with our 4 month old boy after a few difficult months of colic and reflux problems. Belen was very welcoming, friendly, helpful, and attentive. She puts your mind at ease and explains the problem and plan in clear detail. We could see improvements straight away with the plan Belen recommended. This has made a huge difference in our son. Our only regret is that we didn't attend sooner. To some up our sessions and results in one word...AMAZING. Thank you so much, Belen, for all your help. It's been a real pleasure working with you.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It truly means a lot to hear that the nutritional advice and craniosacral techniques brought relief to your baby's reflux and colicky symptoms. Seeing his progress over 3 weeks and the difference it’s made for your family is exactly why I do what I do. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you, and I’m grateful for the trust you placed in me. Wishing you all continued health and happiness as your son grows!
Fantastic experience: We’ve had a really positive experience working with Belen! She's been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, guiding us through our 3-year-old son’s nutritional journey. Thanks to her expertise, we've seen significant improvements in his development. We highly recommend Belen - her guidance on nutrition and personalised supplements has been instrumental in addressing his gut and nutritional challenges. We're excited to continue working with her!
A happy gut often means a happier brain, and this is something that is often missed in many behaviour-focused approaches for children. Stool testing gives a goldmine of information. With it, I can really personalise the plan, from food choices to gentle supplements and support them in a way that truly fits. I am so happy to hear about the positive changes in your child’s development. It has been wonderful working with such a committed and open-minded family, and I am excited to keep supporting you on this journey.
Fantastic experience: Brought our son to see Belen when he was 2 months old- he was suffering from reflux and colic.. she had a connection with him from the first meeting and we saw instant improvements after following her advice. It was holistic approach that looked at my diet, exercises for him and different routines .. he really was a different baby after seeing her.
Colic and reflux are common reasons for parents to bring their babies to the clinic. I find a combination of approaches (ie hands-on therapy and nutritional advice) work best. It was a pleasure working with you all and thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Belén listens to and understands babies on a whole other level, she's a true baby whisperer. As well as offering hands on support to baby, she gives really valuable and practical recommendations to bring home. She has helped me and my baby more than I can say!
I use natural approaches to bring relief to babies. Quite often we narrowly focus on the one symptom that is bothering us or baby but forget to see the whole picture. Listening to the baby's story, understanding his/her journey is part of healing too. I also love supporting parents who are looking for root cause solutions- just like yourself through these formative early months. Thank you so much for your kind words Christine. It was a pleasure meeting you and your gorgeous little one!
Fantastic experience: Belén was fantastic at helping Ted with his gut issues he was having and also working on his development too. Belén was also so kind too and a pleasure to deal with! Highly recommend.
There are natural ways in which we can support a baby's digestion and healthy gut flora. I'm delighted it has worked so well for you and baby Ted. Thank you Sarah for your kind words and trust
Fantastic experience: Belen is a great professional to work with small babies, holding several certifications in nutrition, massage, and other related disciplines. We visited Belen a few times when we were concerned about stomach issues for our newborn daughter. She suggested trying different methods for both mother and baby nutrition and performed excellent massage sessions for the baby. She also taught us some of the techniques. We were able to claim 75% of the cost through our VHI policy under the "Baby Massage" benefit in the Maternity package.
To tackle the root cause of colic/fussiness requires multiple approaches (ie nutrition, hands-on therapy, empathic listening, exercises, home remedies, natural supplements). It is also very personal as every baby is colicky/fussy in his/her own way. Mums need to be supported too (as they do most of the heavy lifting :) I am so delighted to hear that this method brought relief to your newborn and family. It was a pleasure working with you 3. Belen
Fantastic experience: We couldn’t recommend Belen enough! She represents the resolution of a 3 years struggle with our son. Our son had a health condition where he was coughing, vomiting, snoring and had respiratory problems for 3 years. We went to GPs and specialists several times and they were saying it was viral. He wasn’t putting much weight and growing as expected. When we found Belen we were helpless and looking for doctors and options abroad. She took his case seriously as no one else had previously taken and that gave us a whole new perspective. She found the cause of his problem in a few weeks time and following the treatment she prescribed he is a new child! He is now gaining weight and growing like a normal kid. We are very thankful to Belén! Whoever is a parent struggling with their kids problems will understand our relief.
With children (whatever the health complaint) it is important to look at the gut and support digestion and a healthy gut flora. I use natural approaches, i.e. foods, therapeutic diets, non-invasive testing, and natural supplements. I am delighted that this approach has worked out for you so well! Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: We reached out to Belen to help us with our baby girl Nora and her further development. Before the sessions with Belen, Nora was very fussy, poor sleeper, had reflux and lots of tension. After 3 sessions with Belen, she’s now in much better form, she’s rolling and is in precrawling stage, she even manages to relax and sleep in a buggy and car seat which was not a case before. Thank you Belen, here’s to better and more peaceful times ahead. Would definitely recommend to all the parents who are struggling with their little ones.
Poor sleep, reflux and body tension are common reasons for parents to bring their babies for a consultation. Multiple symptoms require a combination of approaches, i.e. nutrition and diet, hands-on therapy and stretching exercises. I was delighted to see Nora's improvements over the 3 sessions. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Belen
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Belén. I attended her with my son as he was constantly getting sick and constantly on antibiotics. We worked with Belén to improve his diet and gut health. Since working with her, there has been a huge improvement in him and he hasn't been on antibiotics since we began.
Strong gut, strong immunity. That is why with babies and children having the right nutrients and foods present in their diets as well as removing offending foods can bring those body's defences up and create more resilience. I am so happy to hear about his progress. Thank you so much for your review.
Fantastic experience: Belen helped our 5 week old baby be more settled and relaxed by working on his body and healing his birth trauma. She also shared great dietary advices for the baby and myself and recommended some supplements to speed up post partum recovery. Belen has a great touch, she is very gentle and soft with babies. I would highly recommend Belen's services for other parents.
Post birth support is essential. My work with babies goes beyond colic or reflux. The first weeks of life are a formative time for babies' gut, immune and nervous systems. Mums need support too, whether they are breastfeeding or not. I am glad that you found my services beneficial. Hopefully our time together served to build a great start for you and baby!
Fantastic experience: We did 3 sessions with Belén with my 2 month old daughter who was suffering from reflux and generally quite unsettled. We found the sessions very beneficial - Belén was wonderful. Through a mix of identifying elements in my own diet, osteopathy sessions for my daughter as well as exercises for us to practice at home, we noticed a gradual improvement in her reflux and she became much more settled overall. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Belén to anyone
Colic and reflux in babies is quite common. They are a big cause of stress and suffering, which I believe can be avoided with natural and simple approaches such as craniosacral therapy, targeted exercises and personalised diet. I am delighted this multilayered programme has worked for you and your daughter. Thank you for your kind words. I wish you all the enjoyment and fun with your lovely baby girl. Belén.
Fantastic experience: We went to Belén with our 4 month old baby and found her to be so helpful on his issues but also in helping us navigate his health as a whole. Her approach made us feel very at ease and she made sure to give clear follow up information for us to use at home with our son. I would recommend her to anyone.
Building strong health foundations in the early days is so important. I love helping parents understand the root cause of their children's health issues and how to address them naturally through diet, exercises, conscious parenting and healthy lifestyle. I am delighted you found my services beneficial. Thank you for your kind words. Belén.
Fantastic experience: Belen is a warm and dedicated therapist and we recommend her services. We feel that our baby is less tensed now and we are hopeful that the nutritional advice will help him with his reflux. We, as parents feel more empowered after having talked to Belen.
Baby colic and reflux in my experience are best dealt with a mix of craniosacral therapy and nutritional advice. I am delighted it was helpful to your son and both of you (parents). Resourcing parents is extremely important so that they can make informed choices about their children's health and wellbeing. Wonderful kind words, thank you so much Teodora.
Fantastic experience: I attended Belén’s practice with my son 6 month old son as a gentler and more natural approach to medicine. Belén is wonderful! Her dept of knowledge and gentle nature really put my son at ease and she gave us some great advice and help. I would encourage anyone considering a more natural approach to attend a session with Belén.
Natural approaches such as foods, specialised diet, recipes, nutritional supplements, as well as gentle manual therapy work brilliantly on the little ones. I believe they serve to build strong health foundations. I love being a resource for parents so that they can make informed choices about their children's health. Thank you for such kind words Jessica!
Fantastic experience: We could see a marked improvement in our 7 month olds movement after 3 sessions with Belen. We also received lots of useful information and guidance on how to deal with his allergies and eczema. Belen was kind and gentle with him and very generous with her time.
Home exercises help to consolidate the work we do in clinic. Well done to you both for taking in all recommendations, including nutritional&dietary changes to support digedtiin and the gut. Thank you for your kind words Adele.
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Belén highly enough. From someone who has had 3 other babies with reflux and colic and has read every book, been to what feels like every therapist in the East, all amazing in their own way but nobody as good as Belén, her knowledge was on another level and her combination of therapies I believe to be the best for children, craniosacral combined with nutritional therapy . Also how she has integrated them in her own unique way is beautiful. We felt safe and held throughout all 3 treatments and after the first treatment our baby went from crying all day, cramping with wind, hiccuping after every feed , just in so much pain to being 80 percent better and by the 3rd treatment she was a smiling happy baby and in no discomfort. She is now 6 weeks old and with our other children these symptoms lasted about 18 months. I am so grateful to have found Belén and hope that other families with children who have issues will find her too
Every baby brings a unique story. I help parents understand their babies' unique personalities, tendencies and birth stories. The combination of natural approaches bring relief to babies and help parents feel confident in their abilities to support their children. I much appreciate your kind words thank you Paula
Fantastic experience: I came across Belen's CranioSacral and Nutritional services online. I initially booked in for a CranioSacral session. As I found it beneficial as it calmed my central nervous system, I booked another three sessions as Belen had recommended I would get more from further sessions. I am pleased I did, as I still feel the benefits of CranioSacral sessions. It is a potent and gentle therapy that improves the body's innate ability for self-regulation and self-healing by the therapist applying gentle pressure and holding the body, working to assist the release of the body's connective tissue, also known as fascia. As I felt the benefits of the CranioSacral treatment, I decided to get some food advice from Belen, a qualified Nutritionist. I got an appointment with my GP, and she recommended I get my blood checked for magnesium levels, folate, vitamin D, and B12. My energy levels have been low the past few months, so I wanted to check everything out. Belen works with the foundations of health and is interested in how childhood trauma can impact the body-mind health dynamic. Belen can safely, gently, and effectively identify and address physical and emotional imbalances. Part of my journey into adulthood was experiencing childhood trauma. Belen understands this, and this is reassuring to know. She is very thorough in her method, so she also suggested that I get my blood samples sent off to Nordic Labs to check for Homocysteine, histamine and ceruloplasmin and copper levels. I have six mercury fillings and recently had root canal treatment completed, so she recommended I book in with a Holistic Dentistry practice in Bray, Wicklow, Dr John Murphy, for a mercury breath test which I have since done to see if the mercury discharge is active. The Vevay Dental practice in Bray is in demand and busy, so later this Summer, have a booking. I am pleased to have all this in motion now and to thank Belen for all her recommendations. I have since changed my diet to help regulate my blood sugar levels throughout the day and increase nutrient variety, and keeping a food diary on Belen's suggestion is helpful and allows me to be more mindful of what I am eating. She recommended two main meals a day for my diet and gave me some options. I decided to go with Lunch at 1 pm and dinner at 7 pm, and I can eat between those times if I am feeling peckish. She recommended I eat mindfully and sit as I can sometimes tend to eat while standing, particularly if rushing and not to eat while on devices, and to take my time to help with the digestion of the food. I have since increased my nutrient variety with a focus on healthy protein and fats, and I am now eating more nuts and seeds in salads and juices. I have noticed more energy with these changes, which is encouraging. Once I get blood results back from my GP and Nordic Labs and the breath test from Vevay Dental Practice in Bray, I will go back to Belen to discuss the next stage of this process, which I am looking forward to taking complete control of my personal health and oral dental care is a crucial component of this. The breath test will read the level of mercury released from my oral cavity. Dr John Murphy will also do an OPG X-ray to show if there are any health issues with the gum or failed root canal bone and indicate Dr John Murphy will provide the depth of the amalgam fillings and a treatment plan at Vevay Dental Practice. Overall I am so pleased I have gone to Belen, and this is taking control of my diet and overall health, and her body-mind approach is a good fit for my values. She is thoughtful and thorough, works intuitively and scientifically, takes great pride in her work, and is genuinely interested in her client's health. She brings so much experience and knowledge to her practice, and the combination of her background in nutritional science and craniosacral therapy is a unique service she offers. This is why I have given her five star review. I am a man in my mid fifties.
I believe the early days can mark us through life. Both craniosacral therapy and nutritional therapy can positively influence those early-ingrained tendencies and keep us on a path of health and wellbeing. I am so glad these tools are working for you. Thank you for your thorough review. I am sure it'll help other people understand how I work and what to expect. Belén
Fantastic experience: Belen was very helpful and gave us all the time we needed with our new born.
I'm so glad both little one and mum are doing better The combination of maternal dietary changes during breastfeeding, hands-on therapy, holding positions and listening to the baby can all provide great relief.
Fantastic experience: Having spent over a year trying to find a solution for our son’s digestive symptoms; tummy pain, ‘sick burps’ and weight loss; he is now completely symptom-free and back to himself, thanks to Belén. A combination of genuinely listening to him explain symptoms; craniosacral therapy; the stool and blood tests confirmed Belén’s understanding of what nutritional changes and supplements were required. Belén provided support not only for our son, but also us parents, as we grappled to understand the science behind our son’s symptoms. We feel truly indebted to Belén and would recommend her service without hesitation.
Nothing brings me joy than hearing that a child is back healthy, symptom-free and thriving. A credit to you too for committing to the plan, making changes and remaining open and curious about nutrition and the gut. Thank you for your kind words. Belén
Fantastic experience: Belen has been transformational for our family. She helped our toddler with craniosacral therapy, and gave us a specific nutrition plan for her- both of which have helped her be much more settled in herself and have improved her overall health and sleep quality. We also both really appreciated how respectful Belen has been with our little girl- always treating her with empathy and patience. I can’t recommend her enough
Listening to the child's story with empathy and respect is an essential part of my therapeutic approach. Every child is different so I use every 'tool in my toolbox' to help the child and his/her parents. I am thrilled to hear about your child's improvements. Thank you for your kind review. Belen
Fantastic experience: Very nice experience. Lovely observations and recommendations made for our son. Improvements seen immediately after trying her recommendations. Would highly recommend.
I was delighted to hear about your son's progress, with young children sometimes small changes can bring amazing results. Thank you for your kind review margaret
Fantastic experience: We brought our new baby Tymon to Belen due to issues with colic and constapation. After 3 visits our child was like a new baby. I highly recommend Belen to other parents and babies.
Babies respond well to a combination of hands-on craniosacral therapy and nutritional advice. Parents get personalised dietary recommendations for their babies depending on whether the baby is breastfed or bottle-fed. I view babies in a family setting and try to support parents and answer to their questions as much as I can. Thank you for your review Anna. It was lovely to meet you all. Belén.
Fantastic experience: We brought our newborn baby to Belén due to issues with colic. After just one session with Belén our child was like a new baby. Belén was very gentle and soothing with our newborn. I’d highly recommend any parents struggling with a colic baby to pay Belén a visit and you won’t be disappointed.
There are many factors involved in the onset of colic. I love listening to the stories babies and parents tell so that I can better support both with all the tools in my toolbox It was lovely meeting your family Edel. I wish you all the happines and playfulness with your little star. Belen.
Fantastic experience: Following various concerns with my baby girl for the first 6 months of her life, I spent some time in the children hospital in Dublin and I didn't really get the answers I wanted or a specific diagnosis. I was recommended Belen by a good friend of mine, and within two sessions she explained what she thought was wrong with my little girl & the reasons why she believed she had this condition. She prescribed me with some probiotics and within 4 weeks she really has transformed my little girl and for that I am so grateful. Belen is Super Professional, Extremely Knowledgeable & has an air of comfort when your in her presence. I cannot recommend Belen enough & I have already told all my friends about her! For any moms out there with some concerns for your little ones Belen is the woman you need to see!
I love working with babies and children is using natural and gentle ways to help them feel better. I love listening to their stories, working at their pace and understanding what needs to change. By using a wide range of tools such as nutrition, craniosacral therapy and pre and perinatal psychology, I am able to help with many different aspects and see impressive results. It has been an absolute pleasure meeting you and baby girl. Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: My 15 year old daughter had terrible cramps and was always tired. Blood tests were normal and my GP could not point out why. Belén suggested a stool test. Following that, she gave her a supplement for unhealthy gut bacteria and advised to remove gluten-containing foods. Belen also advised on suitable foods for her for general wellbeing. Within a few days, my daughter started feeling better. Its been 2 months now, the cramps are totally gone, she is feeling happy and full of energy. Testing definitively made a difference. It prevented from guessing and really helped yo sort my daughter gut issues. I definitively recomnend Belén. shetakes the time to listen and is very kind with children.
Delighted to hear that. Stool testing is a fantastic non-invasive tool for testing children. It gives a full and reliable picture of gut functionality and the state of the microbiota. In this way, a nutritional plan can be targeted. Healthy gut, healthy you! Belén
Fantastic experience: I went to Belen following a recommendation that sacrocranial osteopathy would be useful following the delivery of my baby using forceps. I found Belen to be a very calming person who listened carefully to my experience while following the body language of my baby. She performed exercises with the baby to help her recover from the birth and gave us exercises to do at home. It was great to learn how to help our baby's physical development in the important first weeks after birth. I enjoyed the appointment and appreciated how patient she was with her time at the visit. I would be very interested in continuing to see Belen to learn more about nutrition and guidance for weaning in the future.
Forceps delivery is a common reason for bringing a baby for craniosacral therapy. Listening to a baby's story of birth and early days is fundamental for their physical and emotional wellbeing. Nutritional support and physical exercises are great tools too. Delighted that you found it beneficial. Thank you for your kind words. Belén.
Fantastic experience: Having struggled for years with various gut related issues, throwing money at GP's, specialists, consultants, gastro-enterologists, which got me nowhere, I decided to take a different approach. Belen came highly recommended from a friend. Her holistic, knowledgeable whole body approach is refreshing. She looks at nothing in isolation and will get to the root cause of whatever is causing the problem. Be prepared to put in a couple of months work. Results will be worth it. Highly highly recommend.
Gut testing is such an important part of understanding what is the state of your gut, digestion and gut flora. It allows to personalise the approach using specific foods and/or supplementation. Gut health is the foundation for overall health so once we improve the gut, it tends to have beneficial ripple effects all over the body and mind. I am glad to hear about improvements. Thank you for your commitment and kind words. Belén.
Fantastic experience: 'Belen looked into the health of my gut and microbiota through a stool test. I was struck by the amount of information and precision in it. I learnt about my digestion, the state of my essential gut microbes and the presence of unwanted bacteria. Further to the test results, Belen was able to target the plan with foods and natural supplements. Within a few months, most of my health issues were gone, including the ones not specifically related to my gut! I now understand the importance of stool testing and gut health for overall health' I highly recommend Belen !
Thank for your kind review Sara! Im truky delighted with your improvements. I am amazed everytime at how much this test can tell. It then allows us to target the intervention and so we tend to see great results. It actually recommend it to everyone. Children can take it from 2 years onward. Thanks again.
Fantastic experience: We brought our newborn to Belén for craniosacral therapy and are delighted with the results! Belén takes the time to understand your concerns and connect with your baby, taking a truly personalised and holistic approach to treatment. Belén listened to our baby’s birth story and supported us with baby’s digestion, mam’s diet, supplements and baby massage. We have noticed a genuine improvement in our baby after each session and highly recommend Belén’s services!
Amy, I loved working with your family! It is indeed very important to personalise the approach and take time to listen to the stories that babies bring :) I have been working with babies since 2017. I find that a combination of approaches works best, i.e hands-on therapy, addressing mum's diet, supporting baby's digestion and attending to baby's cues. Therapy sessions are not just for babies as parents learn new insights about their parenting and experience better communication with their babies. Happy parents, happy baby :)
Fantastic experience: I recommend Belén to everyone who is looking for a great craniosacral therapist. Her calm voice and professional approach helped my daughter to improve in many ways. She is very knowledgeable regarding nutrition which helped her digestion to get better. After every session my daughter is calm and relaxed and since visiting Belén she sleeps better too. We will continue to go to her and achieve more great results!
Eniko, thank you for your kind review. My approach to working with babies takes care of every front :) i.e. craniosacral therapy to release compressions, improve movement, being attentive to baby's body language, emotions, the 'baby's story' as well as nutritional advice. It has been a pleasure watching your baby thrive in every aspect. I look forward to continue supporting you and baby in the future! Belen
Fantastic experience: I took my 4 week old baby to see Belèn as she was suffering with wind and just seemed unsettled. After each session I could see positive changes her digestion. Belén even helped me during some of the sessions which was just so lovely of her. We learnt so much from Belèn , would highly recommend!!
Delighted to hear Tara, craniosacral therapy has such a positive effect on babies digestion and passing wind. Looking into breastfeeding mums' diet also helps. I was thrilled to watch the improvements after each session. Thank you for you kind words. Enjoy your beautiful baby.
Belén
Fantastic experience: Have been going to Belen since just before Christmas with my 5 year old son. Very good improvements since we started and a great holistic approach to health and warm and welcoming person. Highly recommended!
A personalised approach that combines nutrition with a hands-on therapy like craniosacral therapy can be very effective with children. Delighted to hear about your son's improvements. Thank you for your kind words. Belén
Fantastic experience: Recommend Belen from my heart. She does amazing job. Very professional approach. She is warm and kind woman with lovely vibes.
Thank you for your kind words. Craniosacral therapy tools and techniques work wonderfully with children. Im delighted you found such a benefit. Belen
Fantastic experience: After a few sessions with Belen our son was sleeping better, cried less and more content within himself - the therapy has made a difference. In addition, Belen also has a great deal of knowledge with it comes to nutrition, recommending particular foods that are good when breastfeeding. Belen also recommended products that are low in chemicals compared to many off the shelf products. Belen followed up after our sessions with an email outlining the recommendations again
Delighted that craniosacral therapy helped. It was a pleasure to work with your beautiful baby boy and that the nutritional recommendations helped mum and thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Belen is gifted. I brought to of my sons to her with both developed constipation at 4 months old. With her gentle, magic touch combined with her supplement and dietary wisdom she completely solved their issue. I highly recommend her to anyone.
I am so pleased to hear that! Nutrition and craniosacral therapy are truly magical for babies :) Enjoy your beautiful sons!
Fantastic experience: Belen is a master of her craft, incredibly knowledgeable practitioner with a steady hand and a soft, fine tuned approach to the body. We have taken our nearly 4 weeks old baby to see Belen and I could not be happier with the results; to help our baby Belen took a 360 approach and included mum's diet, schedule, tension, stress in the treatment path, along with specific, tailored therapies and recommendations for baby. At this age babies are so unpredictable and sensitive, and Belen took all that into consideration when treating our baby. I can genuinely say my baby is doing much better after each session, she is relieved of any tensions, she feeds well and settles into a blissful sleep after her therapy sessions. We will definitely continue on with Belen and would recommend her to all exhausted and depleated new mums out there!
Such kind words, I am absolutely delighted to hear that you got so much out of the sessions. Every baby brings his/her own story and I do my best to listen carefully and support parents in whatever way is needed. It was a pleasure meeting you and your little sweetheart!
Fantastic experience: 3 sessions with Belen have left me feeling empowered and knowledgeable about my own health. When conventional medicine had no answers Belen is carefully working through multiple hypothesize - she has a wealth of knowledge and is genuinely interested in healing.
Getting to the root cause of health imbalances is my passion. Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to keep supporting you on your health journey. Belén
Fantastic experience: Newborn was in a lot of discomfort with his stomach among other issues. Belen did a lot of work on his alignment and we saw great results over our first 3 sessions. Looking forward to continuing
Newborns respond really well to craniosacral therapy. I'm delighted those sessions helped
Fantastic experience: Ive been working with Belen for a few years now on different health matters and would highly recommend her absolute wealth of knowledge of the body and health. I first attended with very bad Arthritis pain in my hip and through her expert Skills in Nutrition and Cranial Sacral Therapy and its practically disappeared now. Belen is now treating an Osteoporosis Diagnosis I have and improving my bone density using amazing supplements and diet . . . . Completely Natural. I have found the Cranial Sacral Therapy Belen offers is so deeply relaxing and brings a great release on shifting blockages , discomfort and tension held in the body . A real treat.
Michele, I'm glad to be part of your health journey. It is a pleasure to work with someone always eager and committed to make positive changes. To your health always, Belén.
Fantastic experience: I brought my three month old baby to Belén with neck issues which were causing him to be upset and causing feeding issues. After three visits spaced over three weeks he is much better, she also offered advice on other areas of concern and recommended supplements that have helped with skin and stomach issues. The result is a much happier and relaxed baby thank you.
Craniosacral therapy works wonders for babies. It was a pleasure meeting you and baby and provide hands-on and nutritional support at the beginning of this wonderful journey together. Thank you for your kind review Emma!
Fantastic experience: Belen was recommended to me by a work colleague and I'm delighted I've decided to go on the journey of better nutrition. I became vegetarian 2 years ago and I thought that I was doing things right by eating a lot of vegetablea but I didn't realise I was missing out on a lot of other essential nutrients and that had an impact on my overall gut health. Belen explained everything to me using simple words and giving me practical recommendations. It's a journey but it's very much worth it. I had the chance to do both online and face to face consultation and both are great!
Thank you Clémence. Personalised diets work best. Whether you follow a vegetarian, vegan, paleo or all inclusive diet, my job is to make sure that essential nutrients are present in a balanced way. It has been a pleasure working with you both in person and remotely! Belén
Fantastic experience: In September of last year, I went to see Belen for my first consultation. Prior to my visit I was having trouble with my digestion, losing weight at an alarming rate and feeling down. (Note: Conventional medical tests had concluded I was fine). Belen initially carried out a number of tests. Following the results of the tests, Belen set out a wholistic treatment plan for me. Six months later, I feel like a different person. My weight is back to normal and digestion is good. I cant recommend highly enough, thanks Belen.
A wonderful recovery. Much due to your determination to get your health back and commitment to the plan we agreed to. I'm truly delighted for you.Thank you Sean.
Fantastic experience: Belen takes an incredibly thorough, scientific and investigative approach to solving or easing chronic health issues. Even if you feel you have a healthy, balanced lifestyle and diet, I would encourage you to seek advice from Belen. There is so much miss-education out there and we are led to believe that all human systems function the same. Not so! I've found Belen's approach to tackling health to be much more beneficial and educational than any doctor. I have every trust in her. *N.b. this is not to disregard any doctors who are great at what they do but in general, the health system is better equipped to deal with critical conditions and not the holistic approach necessary to treat conditions impacting quality of life.
Claire, such passionate words, thank you! I am delighted to have been of help and thankful for your commitment and trust during our online sessions. Personalisation, education and prevention are key to what I do. Every client brings a new challenge and perspective and I just love that. In health always, Belén.
Fantastic experience: I've been feeling unwell and exhausted for years with no reason for why its happening. Since meeting belen I've learned so much about what's going on in my body and how to help it. We have had most of our consultations remotely since the lockdown. Shes has so much knowledge and is so helpful, always answering my questions whenever I have them. I'm delighted I met her and have her on my journey to better health.
It makes me so happy to hear that, thank you Sarah. I am delighted to be part of your health journey!
Fantastic experience: Belen is absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable specialist. I can admit that she helped me to save my life. Few months ago I got severely sick with mould toxicity and few other digestive issues that led my body to crazy reactions where no Doctors in Hospital were able to answer to. She recommended special test and provide with nutrition and supplement advise. It's now 3 months of treatment under her eye and results are just amazing. I have my life back!!! Craniosacral Therapy was huge help to make shifts in the body. Despite recent Pandemic we managed to arrange Video Consultations and she was able to check on my progress and amend my plan. She put full attention to situation and making sure there is best plan to suit personal needs. Between our consultations I can still email here for any questions or doubts and always given prompt answer.
Wonderful. I simply loved your commitment and focus to make all necessary changes. Beyond delighted with your progress. Thank you Ewelina!
Fantastic experience: My experience with Beren has been very valuable. She is obviously an expert and has helped me a lot. I recommend her for anyone looking for Nutritional health advice.
Delighted to have been of help. Personalised advice works best. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Belen, for me is an absolute miracle worker. My baby was very unsettled with colic and as he is my first baby, I felt anxious and unsure of what to do! My few weeks with Belen have certainly improved his situation immensely! He is far more settled and I feel a lot more confident. I believe Belen helped strengthen the bond between me and my baby. She is very insightful and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her services.
Thank you for your warm review Sinead. I am thrilled to see all the progress. Well done for putting into practice my recommendations and listening to the baby's story. You have now plenty of tools to navigate through motherhood. Enjoy! Belén
Fantastic experience: Belén is an exthusiastic, very committed and knowledgeable nutrition therapist, I can highly recommend her. I live in Brussels and I have received on-remote skype coaching and nutrition advice from her. I know Belén from years and I contacted her with the primarily purpose to lose weight. I was going through a difficult and stressful period. I felt flat down, with low energy level, with digestion and insomnia disorders, and had high blood pressure. I was unable to concentrate and was difficult to find my way to cope with professional and personal life. Belén designed a personalised and easy to follow diet combining intermittent fasting principles with food supplement. Despite the distance online support, after 2 months and 2 on-line consultations I have lost 3 kilos!! She has not only increased my general well-being but also helped me to change my nutritional habits and reduce high-level pressure and fat accumulation. Belén is an unconditional supporter, she follows me closely and regularly. I felt cocooned by her ☺ She encourages me all the way through the process by sending easy to do culinary recipes, meditation tips and nice rewarding messages. I can only thank her and recommend her support and advice as nutrition therapist. 5 STARS Piedad RIVAS
Piedad, thank you for your extensive review, it was an absolute pleasure working with you remotely and watching your progress week by week. Well done for all the work and commitment. Belen
Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Belen for few months for different health issues that I have had for years, as well as some more recent problems. I think she is very knowledgeable and I see noticeable improvements after working with her! She is very thorough, looks at your specific case and tailors a plan just for you - does not just offer generic advice. I would absolutely recommend her! Thank you so much!
Svilena, it was lovely working with you through remote consultations and im so glad to hear about your progress, many thanks for the review!
Fantastic experience: We took our newborn to Belen for craniosacral therapy and noticed a difference in our son after only one session. Belen is very professional, thorough and knowledgeable and sent emails following the sessions with what we had discussed and things to follow up on. Belen also looked into my diet as a breastfeeding mom and offered numerous recommendations for both mom and baby. Highly recommend!
Susan, many thanks for your kind words.I am delighted he is better and that I was able to help with manual therapy and dietary advice. I hope he continues to bring you many happy memories. Enjoy every minute!
Fantastic experience: We took our 4 week old girl to Belen for craniosacral therapy. She would regularly hunch her legs up and cry as if she was in pain. She seemed to be suffering with trapped wind. Belen is very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience. In addition to craniosacral therapy Belen also looked at my diet since I was breastfeeding. It was great to have someone with her experience help us to explore different options to help our little girl. After some treatment and diet changes our little girl is suffering alot less with trapped wind and we also learned alot on how we can help her too. In addition i also learned diet changes that would help me. I would recommend anyone who's baby is suffering with colic to visit Belen and also for anyone who suspects their diet is making them ill and would like to look into this further.
Fiona, i am so glad the little one is doing much better ☀️. It shows that small twigs in a breastfeeding mum's diet can help settle the baby and improve digestive symptoms. It was a pleasure meeting your family. I hope she continues to bring you many happy and joyful memories. Belen
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Belen’s service as a craniosacral therapist more! When I found Belén, I had been to the doctor and the dentist to try and fix my jaw to no avail. I had been suffering with TMJD for months and after one session with Belén my jaw went back into place. My jaw has been perfect since. Thank you so much Belen for your service.
Wonderful news. I'm delighted I was able to help ☀️
Fantastic experience: Belén is someone who loves what she does and that comes across in her work. Some people seek a simple solution to their health issues - a pill to fix the problem. Belén takes the opposite approach. When faced with a client issue, she draws on all her studies and experience to come up with a health plan which will sustain.
Thank you for your kind words. Always looking for the root cause for best results
Fantastic experience: Very professional and kind. She really helped our 3 month old son with his digestion issues. Highly recommended.
Delighted he is doing better! craniosacral therapy works wonders for babies. thank you for the review Owen
Fantastic experience: I brought my 3 month old daughter to Belen following a recommendation. The appointment was so successful that I made a further appointment for myself. Belen is professional, gentle, kind, and exceptional at what she does. My daughter has been incredible ever since, and I'm definitely doing a lot better too. I would highly recommend Belen and biodynamic craniosacral therapy.
Thank you Susan for your lovely words; craniosacral therapy can help new mums processing all changes in q gentle way such a pleasure to have been of help to you and your baby girl Belen
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Belen,I went to see her when I was 36 weeks pregnant and my baby was in the breech position.After one session with Belen the baby had turned to the correct position allowing for a natural delivery. I also found the session extremely relaxing and I wouldn’t hesitate to go to Belen again in the future.
Thanks Tanya delighted it went so well, congrats for your beautiful baby girl
Fantastic experience: I brought my 6 week old son who was suffering with wind/ poor digestion and had been through a difficult birth. Belen helped with his symptoms and advised on some long-term tools to help his digestion. Highly recommend for both mamas and children.
Pleasure working with you and baby George, delighted to hear he’s on the right track
Fantastic experience: I went to Belen' s clinic not knowing what to expect. She's very thorough with the consultation and she made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I left her clinic feeling much better and confident that the plan she recommended me to follow will bring me to full health. Two weeks after I feel much better already. Thank you Belen
Glad to hear that it was so beneficial, thank you for your kind words
Fantastic experience: Belèn embodies caring and kindness. We felt received. Highly recommended
such a lovely family, it was my pleasure of have been of some help
Fantastic experience: I first visited Belen when my 10month old and have since taken my 4 year old and attended myself! Can highly recommend Belen for both specific and non-specific issues (and even just a good old relax!). She has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to adapt sessions as needs arise. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. Combined craniosacral therapy and nutrition can work so well!
Fantastic experience: I went to belen as my newborn was suffering with wind problems. From the moment I met belen I was at ease... She is fantastic highly recommend her, very gentle approach.. and so relaxing.My son has improved a great deal thanks to belen.
I am glad I could help, lovely meeting with you & baby
Fantastic experience: Life changing experience, Satisfactory results, highly recommend Belen!
thank you Grace, lovely to have worked with you
Fantastic experience: Belen is thorough and professional with a lovely manor. Really helped me and I'd highly recommend her to anyone.
thank you for your kind words, glad to hear i was able to help
Fantastic experience: Belen is an exceptional craniosacral therapist. She took her time with me- no rush, listened and was observant. During the consultation she made me feel at ease and always making sure I was okay. Afterwards, I felt great! She gave me recommendations which am currently following and e-mailed me too. Thank you Dr. Belen.
thank you for your kind words Maria and for listening to my recommendations, please note that I am not a medical doctor and that the services I provide fall within health promotion and wellbeing and are not intended to substitute treatment or advice from a qualified licensed medical professional; all the best
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!
thank you Mercedes
Fantastic experience: I booked Belen for craniosacral therapy for my little one only 2weeks old. Belen had a brilliant approach and by observing and listening to mother and son she gave recommendations for baby and mother that really worked. I got a summary of the consultation by email that I though was great to remember all the recommendations given. Also, Belen contacts you to follow up on the progression and look for other options if things haven't improved. My little one and I improved significantly...we went back after few weeks just to look at progression...my little one was perfect, Belen has an amazing way with babies! And by just talking to Belen, she detected small things about me where she could help me with her knowledge for a better well being physically & mentally...I fell better and baby is doing great now!
lovely to have met you and baby, glad i was of help to both!
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