Daily Practice

Create a calming daily routine through a brief practice of attuned touch shared between caregiver and child

Parent Guided

Learn the program step-by-step with professional support, while adapting the massage to your child’s individual responses and needs.

Regulation

Support your child’s developing nervous system by increasing sensory comfort and reducing physiological stress, helping them engage more comfortably in daily life.

RESEARCH AND OUTCOMES

Qigong Sensory Therapy has been studied in multiple research trials examining its impact on sensory processing, regulation, communication, and family well-being.  Research findings suggest meaningful improvements across several developmental areas when the program is practiced consistently over time. 

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44%

Reduction in parent stress

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100%

Significant resolution of touch challenges with continued daily practice at home

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33%

Improvement in processing sensory information 

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34%

Improvement in social-emotional skills,

sleep & digestion

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18%

Increase in receptive language

The research findings here reflect group outcomes reported in published studies of children with autism spectrum disorder. However, children with sensory processing concerns without an autism diagnosis also benefited from this practice, Every child’s developmental journey is unique, and individual responses to QST vary.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?

Small Daily Practice    Meaningful Change 

Qigong Sensory Therapy works through consistency and repetition over time.

Families are asked to:

• Participate in guided learning sessions while becoming comfortable with the massage and their child's unique cues

• Provide the massage daily (approximately 20 minutes)

• Gradually integrate the practice into a daily family routines over time 

Most families receive professional support over approximately 5–6 months while learning the program and adapting it to their child’s individual needs. Although children with sensory processing concerns without ASD may progress faster.

As the routine becomes familiar and enjoyable, many families  find it becomes a valued and calming part of daily life.

HOW DOES CHANGE HAPPEN OVER TIME?

Early Changes   

Continued Growth

Many families notice meaningful early improvements in sensory regulation, comfort with touch, sleep, digestion, emotional regulation, and engagement with others.

As families continue the daily practice over time, these early changes often support continued growth in communication, social engagement, and participation in everyday life.

 WHO MAY BENEFIT?

Regulation  Connection  Participation 

Qigong Sensory Massage can be supportive when children experience sensory and self-regulation challenges that interfere with comfort, connection, participation, and everyday family life.

Families often seek support when children experience:

Challenges with Sensory Regulation

• Sensitivity to touch, sound, movement, or everyday sensory experiences

• Frequent overwhelm, emotional outbursts, or difficulty calming

• Constant movement, sensory seeking, or difficulty settling their bodies 

Challenges with Daily Routines

• Difficulties with sleep, digestion, feeding, dressing, or daily care routines

• Difficulty with transitions, flexibility, or adapting to change

• Difficulty participating comfortably in everyday family or community activities

Challenges with Connection & Engagement

• Withdrawal from social interaction or difficulty engaging with other

• Difficulty with focus, attention, imitation, or shared activities

Could QST Be a Good Fit for Your Child ?

GETTING STARTED

If you would like to move forward lets chat more and decide if QST is appropriate for you and your child and consider how we might incorporate it into your therapy program  

Welcome 

My name is Deborah Ferguson. I am an occupational therapist, integtrative health coach, and certified Qigong Sensory Therapy practitioner.

As a specialist in neuro-development and sensory processing, my work is grounded in the understanding that a well-regulated nervous system supports a child's ability to learn, communicate, form relationships, and participate more fully in everyday life. In my work with children and families I have found qigong sensory massage to be a powerful tool for supporting nervous system regulation and creating a foundation for growth and development.

My role as a provider of QST is to teach you how to provide this massage to your child, help you understand your child's responses and help you integrate this practice into daily life in a way that feels supportive and manageable for you and your child.I look forward to collaborating with you