When would you have a cranial appointment?

An Osteopathic check up is always advisable for new born babies. There is no minimum age, usually the sooner the better as the membranes are easier to release. Mothers can also benefit from a check up to help release stress within the Pelvic Cavity.

Health problems can be caused by number of factors including environment, bacterial, viral, organism, nutritional imbalances and allergies. When the body is more in alignment, it can deal with these outside influences more efficiently.


The benefits of Osteopathy for Children

Developmental Problems

• Recurrent Infections ( coughs/colds)

• Digestive Functions

• Breathing difficulties

• Glue Ear / Hearing Problems

• Colic

• Postural awareness and gait

• Constipation and bowel problems

• Improving sleeping patterns


Consultation

On the first visit, a detailed medical history of child will be discussed with the parents. The mother will be consulted for information on how the birthing process and any complications involving of the arrival of the baby. A medical examination of bones will be conducted. This helps with assessing nature of symptoms experienced and present. Questions of the birth and post birth and general development of health and growth.

First appointment: 45 minutes.
Follow Up session 30 minutes.