For infants & children
Gentle enough that many children fall asleep.
Children tend to respond more quickly to osteopathic treatment than adults — and the sooner they are seen for a problem, the faster it resolves. Most seem to enjoy it — and many parents notice their child is more focused, relaxed, and sleeping better after just one treatment.
Why newborns and children of all ages benefit
Problems may begin with birth itself — often an individual's first trauma — as the infant's skull pushes against the birth canal. C-sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and rapid births often present with early difficulties. For some, early strains can affect not only the shape of the skull but the function of other body parts, including the nerves that control sucking, digestion, and sleep. Some effects appear immediately; others, like ear infections, learning difficulties, or scoliosis, may not surface until later.
Signs a child may benefit
In newborns and infantsDifficulty sucking or swallowing (bottle or breast) · misshapen head or a preference for turning the head one way · fussiness or colic · spitting up, arching, or reflux · ear infections · delayed development
As they growEar infections · behavioral concerns including ADHD and autism · learning disorders · scoliosis · recurring infections · sleep difficulties
What treatment looks like
Osteopathic treatment for children is very gentle and unhurried, as we work to help them feel comfortable — with parents present the whole time. A visit for a child under 12 runs 30–45 minutes.
Bring your questions — we'll take our time.
New patient visits for children under 12 are 45 minutes ($170); follow-ups are 30 minutes ($140). Paid at your visit, superbill provided.