Paediatric Osteopathy

Specialist Certified Paediatric Osteopathy to Support Your Little Ones

Supporting you and your little ones

as they grow

Baby Osteopathy has a gentle non-invasive approach to addressing a number of issues and is very beneficial for unsettled babies. By working holistically and looking at the whole body, Cranial Osteopathy can provide comfort and relief to your little one and help bring balance. Osteopathy for children and teenagers is also gentle and can be a combination of Cranial and Structural Osteopathy which may include gentle movements, stretches and soft tissue or fascial release. It can also act as a general check-up to answer any questions or worries you may have, as well as offering support and advice on stretches, nutrition and helpful products.

It can be overwhelming when your baby is unsettled and experiencing difficulties yet they can’t tell you why! And whether or not you’re a first time mum, it can still be a daunting experience especially when you feel like recovery is taking longer or you don’t feel like yourself yet.

This is why we offer Mum & Baby Osteopathy appointments where you can both get treatment, in a safe nurturing space and get to have some TLC yourself. So whether you book in for yourself, your little one or together, we are here to take some of that pressure off by guiding and supporting you as best we can in a calm environment.

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What can we treat?

  • Reflux and Silent Reflux

  • Colic

  • Digestion issues

  • Constipation and discomfort

  • Feeding issues such as latching difficulty

  • Tongue Tie

  • Recurring infections

  • Sleeping issues, snoring, mouth breathing

  • Muscle tension

  • Difficult labour or traumatic delivery

  • Instrument assisted delivery

  • Unsettled in car seats, laying on back

  • Plagiocephaly (head flattening)

  • Torticollis

  • Head preference

  • Teething discomfort

  • Growth, motor and fine skills milestones

  • A specialised form of Osteopathy which is safe, gentle and non-invasive which helps to soothe and relax infants as well as adults. Through palpation we look at the rhythmic movement of the different bones of the skull and throughout the body, whilst gaining a sense of the involuntary motion, primary respiratory mechanism, membranes and fluid body. It helps to bring about balance to areas of tension, relax the nervous system, muscles and improve movement through the cranial bones and spine gently.

  • Your first Baby Osteopathy, Childrens/Teenagers or Mum & Baby Osteopathy appointment at our Ilford clinic will begin with a consultation and medical history to get a thorough understanding of your pregnancy, little ones overall health, birth and what may be contributing to their symptoms in order to find the root cause. Then we carry out a full top to toe assessment, checking reflexes and if necessary their feeding/latch/ears/head shape/breathing, to form a working diagnosis and create a treatment plan or referral if required.

    If your baby is asleep or you need to feed your baby during the appointment it is completely fine to do so as the Osteopath can work around this and still carry out treatment. No need to worry, we aim to make the appointment as comfortable as possible for you and your little one!

    • Cranial and Visceral Osteopathy

    • Gentle soft tissue massage

    • Stretches

    • Fascial Release

    • Vagus Nerve techniques

  • It is completely normal for your little one to feel very tired or irritable after the session. Each baby can react to treatments in different ways as their small body adapts to the changes we have made, which may feel big to them!

    You will be given necessary stretches as well as advice on any nutritional changes or supplements for mum or baby, positioning for baby and any item recommendations.

  • We can offer home visits if you are unable to come to the clinic in Ilford and in need of an emergency appointment or check up following birth for either mum or baby.

    There is a price difference and this can vary depending on location distance so please message to enquire as it cannot be booked online. Our Osteopath covers Clayhall, Redbridge, Chigwell, South Woodford, Chingford, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Romford and more.

Did you know?

In addition to the four year integrated masters, our Osteopath Sim has carried out hundreds of hours of specialist paediatric training and has gained immense experience working alongside experts in Paediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your little one is in capable hands. Here at Refine we offer Paediatric Osteopathy as well as Mum and Baby Osteopathy appointments. 

The treatment is consists mostly of cranial osteopathy which is gentle yet enough to make a big difference to the issues your little one is experiencing. They won’t feel any pain or soreness but can be a bit tired or unsettled afterwards as it can feel like a big change for them. It looks at bringing about more balance to the bodies systems as well as helping with strains and tensions through the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, osteopathy for babies is extremely safe. At Refine Osteo Wellbeing, our experienced osteopaths use soft, precise techniques specifically adapted for infants and young children.

  • It can begin just days or weeks after birth. The earlier the treatment, the more effectively it can help address any physical stresses or strains resulting from delivery or pregnancy as well as issues such as tongue tie or latching difficulty from birth.

  • The number of sessions varies depending on your baby's condition. At our mum and baby osteopathy clinic, we offer personalised care plans that evolve with your baby’s development.

  • Yes, we provide mum and baby osteopathy treatment to support postnatal healing. Our osteopath helps mothers with back pain, pelvic alignment, and muscular strain resulting from pregnancy or childbirth.

  • Mum and baby osteopathy treatment helps mothers recover from childbirth by addressing back pain, pelvic misalignment, and muscle strain. It restores balance to the body while also supporting emotional well-being.

  • Many parents report improved sleep and relaxation after the treatment. The therapy may help ease physical discomfort and soothe the nervous system, promoting better rest for your baby.