Osteopathy + Infants

The birthing process is a physically intense, sometimes traumatizing event. At Nourish, we believe osteopathic treatments can benefit both parent and baby postpartum to release tissue tension and improve alignment and range of motion, positively impacting an infant's growth and development.

When tension in a baby’s body is left untreated, they can have problems with latching and nursing, digesting (reflux and colic), torticollis (head and neck restriction), head shape (flatness of the head) difficulty reaching developmental milestones, and their overall disposition. 

Treatment for babies is extremely gentle. The practitioner may sit with their hands gently holding the baby’s head or pelvis for several minutes at a time to bring balance to the body. Post-treatment, parents can expect their babies to experience a reduction in symptoms and more restful sleep. 

Children & Teens

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.” - Alexander Pope 1734 

Our treatments at Nourish are continuous and supportive for all ages. We believe that treating  children and teens gives them the best foundation for healthy growth and development. 

As a child grows, they will be impacted by physical, emotional, and psychological experiences that impact their body. When the body cannot process and integrate these life experiences, it begins to compensate. This can show up as physical pain, hyperactivity, irritability, changes in mood and behavior, and poor sleep. Long-term, these compensations can impact a child’s health and well-being.

Treatment for children is gentle and our practitioners adapt to their personal tempo, meet them where they're at, and move with them when necessary. 

With a focus on restoring normal motion and function to the tissues, we allow for optimal balance, growth, and development of all systems. This includes the nervous system, which has a profoundly positive impact on a child's ability to focus, their sleep, their mood, their ability to reach milestones, and their general disposition.

Over our 30 years of combined clinical experience, we have seen a wide variety of complaints from severe neurodivergence to concussions, pre and post surgical care, cerebral palsy, a range of genetic conditions, and musculoskeletal complaints. Parents often report that following treatments their child is more regulated and resilient.

If you are unsure if osteopathic treatment is right for your child , please contact our clinic and schedule a complimentary 15 minutes phone consultation with one of our practitioners.