Elene Williams
I offer Osteopathic manual therapy for kids and women, holistic bodywork
As I was expecting a dear client today for her fourth baby’s first treatment session, I felt like I should share one of my sourdough loaves I baked in the morning.
Then I remembered that I still had the yummy veggie soup in the freezer for the case if someone doesn’t feel well I could thaw it out. Then I remembered her older three children, who are all five and under, and that they might enjoy the bow tie pasta with chicken.
Especially since mom just became a single mother of four, I thought a meal she doesn’t need to prepare could be sweet relief at least that one time.
Can I say mom was delighted not only to see her baby relax during her treatment, but also to receive a goodie bag of food! ✨
Let’s remember the mama when we “go see the baby” too. Everyone loves good nourishing food! Especially that postpartum time is crucial!
Instead of another onesie, could a
✨frozen meal (chicken pie, lasagna, soup)
✨easy protein snacks (protein muffins, beef sticks, egg bites, mixed nuts/dates/chickpeas)
✨fresh foods (fruits, cheese cubes, veggies &hummus, Greek yogurt parfait)
✨homemade staples (bread, broth, muffins, granola, overnight oats, chia pudding jars)
✨nourishing extras ( electrolyte packs, herbal teas, honey, raw milk, grass-fed butter, avocados)
… put an even bigger smile on your friends face? 😬
Just a simple gesture that says “I thought of you, too”.
08/04/2026
When my husband was away for Army duty for three weeks, I expected to feel overwhelmed.
Instead, I learned something about nervous system regulation.
It wasn’t because life became easier.
It was because we had prepared ahead. Fewer decisions. More predictability. Less unnecessary stress.
Oftentimes nervous system regulation isn’t another technique.
Sometimes it’s creating routines, planning ahead, and building a life that gives your nervous system more room to breathe.
With back-to-school around the corner, ask yourself:
What can I prepare ahead that will make the next weeks feel lighter?
💛 Save this for back-to-school planning and share it with another mom who needs the reminder.
Last night we decided spontaneously to drive to the beach. Just my husband & I.
We walked barefoot in the sand along the water, held hands, watched the sunset, laughed, and talked about the things that matter most to us.
Grabbed dinner and drove back home.
It was so simple, fun, nourishing to the soul, and healing to the body.❤️
I don’t only want the physical aspect of being “well regulated”. I want it ALL! Spirit, soul & body.
What we actually want when we say “I want a regulated nervous system” is this: “I want:
* Peace
* Wholeness
* Rest
* Security
* Steadfastness
* Soundness
* Self-control
* Being established
* Abiding
* Trust
* Being made whole
It is not about calming your breath or controlling your emotions, but rather genuinely being able to function, live and enjoy life in a way you were designed for.
When we do that, a regulated nervous system is the byproduct of that.
The tools we use to “regulate” should help us to get back to that original state we were created by God for.
What do you think?
07/29/2026
You hear the phrase “regulate your nervous system” everywhere.
But what if we’ve misunderstood what it actually means?
A healthy nervous system isn’t one that never experiences stress.
It’s one that’s flexible enough to respond to life’s challenges—and then return to a state of balance when the challenge has passed.
As moms, we’re often incredibly good at noticing what everyone else needs.
We know when our child is hungry.
Tired.
Overwhelmed.
In need of comfort.
But many of us have stopped asking those same questions about ourselves.
How am I doing?
What is my body trying to communicate?
What do I need today?
Learning to understand your nervous system isn’t about labeling yourself or becoming more self-focused.
It’s about recognizing the patterns your body has learned—and understanding that you don’t have to stay stuck in them.
Awareness is the beginning.
But healing happens as we begin to create new patterns and give our bodies opportunities to experience safety, recovery, and resilience again.
Over the next several weeks, we’re going to explore this together.
We’ll talk about what actually dysregulates the nervous system, what helps it become more adaptable, and why it’s connected to so much more than just stress.
Because your nervous system isn’t an isolated system.
It’s deeply connected to your thoughts, your emotions, your relationships, and your physical health.
And yes—even to your soul.
I’m excited to explore how all of these work together so you can better understand the incredible way God designed you.
❤️ Save this post so you can come back to it, and share it with another mom who might be ready to start this journey with us.
It’s your turn. ❤️
This little one is 9 months old.
Before our session, he was army crawling but wasn’t able to crawl on his hands and knees. He was already pulling up to stand. Mom wanted to make sure he wasn’t skipping crawling (Excellent! 👌🏽)
A few days later, his mom sent me this video. ❤️
(Shared with permission)
One of the things I love most about working with babies is that we don’t “teach” them these milestones.
We simply support the body to regulate itself.
Osteopathic manual treatment isn’t about making a baby crawl. It’s about helping the body move with less restriction, improving mobility, coordination, and nervous system regulation so development can unfold more freely.
When movement becomes easier, babies often discover new skills on their own.
Every baby develops at their own pace, and every child deserves an extra set of eyes if something doesn’t feel quite right.
✨ Save this as encouragement.
✨ Share it with a parent who is cheering on their little one’s development.
07/13/2026
If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Are we on the right path?”—this is for you. 🤍
Most parents I talk to go through a similar journey.
First, you notice something isn’t quite right.
Then you start connecting the dots.
You discover airway, jaw growth, tongue function, bodywork, expanders, myofunctional therapy…
And finally, you have answers.
But almost immediately, a new question takes over:
“Are we doing enough?”
If that’s where you are today, I want to encourage you.
Your child’s growth isn’t determined by one appointment or one treatment. It’s shaped by the environment their body experiences every single day.
Keep focusing on the foundations:
• Create the best possible environment for quality sleep.
• Offer nourishing foods that support growth.
• Support nasal breathing whenever possible.
• Encourage movement, outdoor play, and physical activity.
• Encourage everyday habits that support jaw growth, like chewing a variety of textures and drinking from an open cup when age-appropriate. If something doesn’t seem right, seek guidance.
• Help your child’s nervous system feel safe through connection, play, and predictable routines.
• Explore allergies, congestion, or food sensitivities when appropriate if they may be affecting breathing, sleep, or overall well-being.
These everyday choices create the environment your child’s body grows in.
From there, treatments like expansion, bodywork, myofunctional therapy, ENT care, or orthodontics can become valuable pieces of the puzzle when they’re appropriate for your child.
✨ Don’t let fear make your decisions.
You don’t have to do everything.
You don’t have to have every answer today.
Just keep creating the best environment for your child to grow and thrive.
That’s one of the greatest gifts you can give them.
❤️ If this encouraged you, save it for the days you start wondering, “Are we doing enough?”
And if you know another parent walking the airway journey, share this with them. Sometimes a little reassurance is exactly what someone needs today.
Because understanding how a child’s face actually grows changes everything.
🧠 The brain reaches about 90–95% of its adult size by around age 6, but the face continues growing throughout childhood and enters another important growth phase during adolescence.
As children grow, their baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, and the air-filled spaces around the nose (the paranasal sinuses) continue expanding. Both of these contribute to the face becoming larger and more mature over time.
Facial growth is a coordinated process. The eye sockets, facial bones, nasal cavity, sinuses, jaws, and surrounding tissues all develop together, helping shape the midface and the space available for breathing.
Growth isn’t guided by genetics alone.
It also responds to function.
• Nasal breathing
• Tongue posture
• Chewing
• Swallowing
• Head and neck posture
• Restorative sleep
These aren’t just healthy habits—they’re daily inputs into a growing system.
That’s why I don’t see an expander as the finish line. Creating space allows for better function, and better function continues supporting healthy growth.
I also value restoring balanced mobility. Birth, falls, and everyday childhood bumps can sometimes leave areas of tension within the cranial system. Gentle osteopathic cranial treatment aims to support normal motion and the body’s natural ability to adapt during growth.
If you’ve been told it’s “too late,” or made to feel like you have to rush or your child’s only future options are more invasive treatments…
Take a deep breath.
Your child is still growing.
Their face is still developing.
And every day, breathing, chewing, swallowing, sleep, movement, and tongue posture continue providing input to that growth.
That doesn’t mean timing doesn’t matter.
It means growth is a process—not a single moment.
So instead of asking,
“Are we too late?”
Ask,
“How can I best support my child’s growth from this point forward?”
Because every small step you take today becomes part of tomorrow’s growth.
🗣️Share this with the parent who needs more understanding and a little less fear.
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