Pediatric and Early Childhood Osteopathic Care
Our team in Melton and Bacchus Marsh provide osteopathic care for babies and young children, supporting their health and development during these early years. Using non-invasive techniques, we help address a variety of concerns to promote comfort, function, and overall growth. Our clinic also maintains close relationships and an ongoing referral base with many local Maternal Child and Health Nurses, Midwives, Lactation Consultants, Paediatricians, Obstetricians and Dentists who specialise in tongue tie frenectomy.
Clinical experience is invaluable when it comes to the management of infants and we appreciate just how important these first few months can be. As a result we have established an internal program at Western Region Health requiring all practitioners to gain at least two years of valuable, supervised experience in observation, assessment and treatment before being able to consult with infants.
How Osteopathy Can Support Your Child
Osteopathic care focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure and function, helping to restore balance and enhance the body’s natural ability to heal and grow. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals ensures your child receives well-rounded and individualized care.
We have been thrilled to watch some of these children growing into wonderful adults and are proud to have them as lifelong patients of Western Region Health, now treating their own children.
Infants and Babies (0-12 months)
- Colic and Reflux: Helping to alleviate discomfort related to digestion.
- Tongue and Lip Tie Management: Working as part of a team to support feeding and oral function.
- Sleep Disturbances: Supporting improved sleep through musculoskeletal alignment.
- Cranial Issues: Addressing head asymmetry (e.g., plagiocephaly) and birth-related tension.
- Feeding Difficulties: Assisting with challenges such as latching or sucking during breastfeeding.
- Torticollis: Improving neck mobility and reducing stiffness.
- Post-Birth Trauma: Supporting recovery from physical stresses related to delivery, including instrumental births.
We often follow babies and support their parents through the milestones of their firs few years:
- Rolling (3-6 months)
- Feeding (4-6 months)
- Sitting (6-8 months)
- Standing and walking on furniture (5-12 months)
- Crawling (7-12 months)
- Walking (10-16 months)
- Running (1-3 years)
- General learning and activity (2-5 years)
Care for Children (1-4 Years)
We understand the arrival of a new baby can be an extremely challenging time, with sleepless nights and in many cases, a household run. At our clinic we specifically look to address:
- Post-Birth Trauma: Supporting recovery from physical stresses related to delivery, including instrumental births.
- Colic and Reflux: Helping to alleviate discomfort related to digestion.
- Tongue and Lip Tie Management: Working as part of a team to support feeding and oral function.
- Sleep Disturbances: Supporting improved sleep through musculoskeletal alignment.
- Cranial Issues: Addressing head asymmetry (e.g., plagiocephaly) and birth-related tension.
- Feeding Difficulties: Assisting with challenges such as latching or sucking during breastfeeding.
- Torticollis: Improving neck mobility and reducing stiffness.
Book an Appointment in our Melton or Bacchus Marsh Today
Many parents hesitate on booking their child in for an osteopathic consultation due it feeling unfamiliar.
Join the thousands of other families that we have supported over the last 20 years and book your child in today.