Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infant Care Services in San Francisco & the Bay Area

To enter The Root and Branch clinic at 2409 Sacramento Street #2, use the alleyway on the right side of the building.

Please note that other than Fillmore street and a couple of blocks near the CPMC hospital that are designated 1 hr metered spaces, there is abundant 2 hr parking around the clinic a few blocks away. Please give yourself extra time so that you’re not rushed or late to your appointment. There are also 2 parking garages very close to the clinic as well.

MUNI buses – 1 California bus stops in front of the clinic, while the 22 Fillmore stops only 1/2 block away.

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapeutic approach that focuses on the central nervous system. It is built upon the premise that the body has its own healing mechanisms, which can be encouraged through manipulation using light touch. During this therapy with roots in Osteopathy, practitioners assess and enhance circulation, releasing tension and promoting a state of balance, enabling self-healing. This gentle modality is safe for adults, infants, and during all stages of pregnancy. Craniosacral therapy can offer adjunctive support for:

• Fussy or hard-to-soothe babies

• Digestive issues, reflux, and colic

• Spitting up and breastfeeding problems

• Latch difficulties and sore nipples

• Teething and sleep challenges

• Mobility, sensory, and vision issues in children

• Headaches, migraines, and chronic pain in adults

• Stress, anxiety, and emotional tension

• Postpartum recovery and physical strain

• TMJ, neck, and back pain for adults and parents

• And much more.

We accept insurance for lactation consultation visits through The Lactation Network. Please check if your insurance is covered by going to this website.

If your insurance doesn't cover the visit, we can provide a Superbill upon request. You can submit it to your insurance provider to check if they offer partial or full reimbursement for the lactation consultation. Since our lactation consultant is considered an out-of-network provider, we recommend contacting your insurance to inquire about possible reimbursement options.

Craniosacral therapy and massage are not covered by insurance. We accept all major credit and debit cards as payment. HSA/FSA may be accepted with a letter of medical necessity from your healthcare provider.

Yes, lactation consultation visits are covered by HSA/FSA payments.

Prenatal/postpartum massages and craniosacral therapy can be covered by HSA/FSA with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a doctor. Please contact us if you need assistance with obtaining a letter. We can provide an invoice to allow clients to make their own claims to reimbursement accounts.

Lactation Consultation with Craniosacral Therapy:

During a lactation consultation visit, the consultant will begin by discussing your breastfeeding goals, concerns, and your baby’s feeding history. You’ll be asked to bring your baby hungry to the visit so the consultant can observe a feeding session. The session includes a pre-feeding weight check for your baby, followed by an assessment of latch, positioning, and milk transfer. After the feeding, your baby will be weighed again to measure how much milk was consumed, helping to identify any concerns with milk supply or your baby’s ability to feed effectively. Additionally, we provide 15-30 minutes of craniosacral therapy for your baby, which can help release tension and improve comfort during feeding.

Based on the results, the consultant will offer personalized guidance to improve your breastfeeding technique and ensure your baby is feeding well. This may include advice on positioning, milk supply, and recognizing feeding cues. If necessary, the consultant will recommend a follow-up session to track progress and provide additional support to help you reach your breastfeeding goals.  Visit our craniosacral therapy page to learn how craniosacral therapy can benefit your baby! 

Prenatal/Postpartum Massages:

Once your appointment is booked with our skilled massage therapist, our customer care team will contact you to confirm the details and finalize the schedule. Upon confirmation, our therapist will arrive at your home to deliver a rejuvenating massage experience. We will bring all the necessary equipment; we simply ask that you prepare a space for setting up the massage table.

For optimal results, we recommend scheduling massages at least once a month or more. Regular sessions can help alleviate stress and anxiety, relieve muscle and joint pain, improve circulation and sleep quality, reduce sciatic nerve discomfort, and support hormone balance. Check out our massage therapy page for ways prenatal/postpartum massage can help support your journey! 

Adult Craniosacral Therapy:

Our craniosacral therapist will begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of your condition and treatment goals. Using a gentle, hands-on approach, they will evaluate areas that require attention during your session, aiming to support a parasympathetic response for enhanced relaxation.

Craniosacral therapy is an excellent complement to both prenatal care and postpartum recovery. It helps alleviate physical discomfort, reduce stress and anxiety, improve circulation and sleep, and enhance pelvic alignment and overall well-being. We recommend monthly sessions or more to support optimal fetal positioning, relieve physical discomfort, and promote a smooth postpartum recovery. Visit our craniosacral therapy page to discover how prenatal and postpartum craniosacral therapy can benefit you! 

Every baby is unique, and the recommended frequency of craniosacral therapy sessions will vary based on the specific condition. For frenotomy recovery following a tongue tie, bi-weekly or monthly follow-ups are typically advised, depending on the severity of the baby’s discomfort. For conditions like torticollis or birth trauma, we suggest weekly to bi-weekly sessions to support recovery. For general comfort and to promote healthy developmental growth, monthly follow-ups are recommended.

Craniosacral therapy is exceptionally safe for both mothers and babies, utilizing a gentle, non-invasive hands-on approach to release tension and enhance overall comfort. This therapy is ideal because it applies no pressure that could cause harm to either the mother or baby.

We will supply all necessary equipment for your rejuvenating home massage. Please prepare a suitable space for our massage therapist to set up the massage table. Prior to the session, the therapist may request that you change into a robe or bath towel. If you prefer to use your own pillows for added support, please have them readily available; otherwise, we will provide pillows for your comfort during the massage.