Leigh Scott is a Certified Child'Space and Feldenkrais Method Practitioner
Leigh Scott brings over forty years of expertise to the body/brain connection in infant learning. By integrating the Feldenkrais Method with cutting-edge attachment research from experts like Dan Siegel, she offers a unique, holistic approach.
Her extensive hands-on experience with hundreds of infants empowers her to guide parents through diverse developmental challenges, from achieving specific motor skills in typically developing babies to addressing complex needs arising from conditions like tongue-tie, torticollis, birth trauma, colic, and other neurological issues.
Leigh's gentle, respectful touch identifies and addresses restrictions, sparking rapid progress in babies from birth to independent walking through playful, sensory-rich interactions.
Leigh invites the entire family to engage in their baby's world, providing awareness and practical skills that support effortless learning. This immersive experience is fueled by Leigh's infectious enthusiasm for her work.
Leigh’s certifications and experience include:
"Leigh works intimately with families and children, creatively combining somatic approaches to motor development with cutting edge social neuroscience. The work is so intuitive, grounding, gentle and profound.
She has given our family so many simple tools with which to support Edith’s journey to herself. She has helped us and Edith find confidence and joy in the process of an unfolding natural mind/body development.
- Caitlin & Justin Greene
“We first met Leigh Scott just before our eldest son was born. Leigh has a remarkable knowledge of infant development, especially over the first year of life and how to support this naturally unfolding ability within babies. My husband and I refer to Leigh Scott as the baby whisperer because of her ability to connect and engage with babies. One of the most astounding examples of this is how our newborn responded when in her arms. He moved and stretched himself in a way we had not seen him do when we held him.
Through her face-to-face playful interactions she observes and supports babies through whatever developmental movements they are doing. Whether our son was in her arms, on his back, belly, reaching out for a toy, learning to roll or beginning to crawl, Leigh delighted in getting down on the floor and connecting with him while giving us tips to support normal healthy movement. We were so grateful for Leigh’s baby Feldenkrais classes and one-on-one sessions.
- Erin and Steve Davis and babies Jude, Boden & Niva
"I first met Leigh as a colleague in a psychology study group, where she introduced me to the Feldenkrais Method of healing. I soon became a client of hers to treat my subtle and longstanding physical muscle tensions. The experience was extremely helpful. Besides just the physical benefits of the Feldenkrais Method, part of my healing process was the interaction with Leigh herself.
She is a beautiful soul – intelligent, thoughtful, calm, and wise. Leigh also coached my daughter on how to use movement and touch to deepen her connection with my three month old grandchild . After knowing Leigh for five years in our study group and seeing her in action, I highly recommend her to parents and children of all ages."
- Amy P. Schneider, Ph.D., New York, NY
"As soon as Leigh walked in the door she brought such joy and confidence that all of our worries went away. Leigh helped our son on so many different levels both physically and emotionally. Axel flourished after Leigh’s sessions with him as he worked through a pattern of arching that made it hard for him to find mobilization in his early development. Now he is happily on his way to walking independently."
- Stephanie Banham
"We started working with Leigh because our son was delayed on crawling and walking. According to his doctor, there weren't any clear physical/developmental issues that could account for the delay–the lil' guy just needed some patient, knowledgeable guidance on learning to use his body. Leigh's visits quickly became a highlight of our son's week. What he experienced as exciting playtime was, in fact, helping him make connections between brain and body. We saw results fairly quickly, as our son progressed from butt-scooting to hands-and-knees crawling and, ultimately, to walking. We absolutely credit Leigh with getting him on his feet. Her presence in our home was always a pleasure, and we recommend her without reservation."
- Nicole & Alex
"Our daughter, 18 months old at the time, learned to walk before she knew how to crawl. She always wanted to be on her feet, but didn’t know how to get there. With patience and play Leigh was able to give our daughter the knowledge and tools to work from the ground up, and now she is fully capable of crawling, getting up and down, and climbing."
- Michal & Geo
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