We also support mothers who are experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding. Often, what feels like a feeding problem is actually a function problem — and it can be coming from bub's side, mum's side, or both. Jaw tightness, tongue tie, and restrictions in the muscles and joints around the mouth and neck can make latching painful and inefficient, leading to damaged nipples, poor milk transfer and a lot of frustration for everyone involved. We work gently on the muscles and joints of the jaw, neck and skull in both mum and baby to help restore comfort and function — often in combination with your lactation consultant, midwife or IBCLC. If feeding has felt like a battle from the start, it doesn't have to stay that way.

Every child hits their milestones at their own pace — and that's completely normal. But sometimes, when a little one is taking a bit longer to roll, sit, crawl, walk or talk, there can be underlying physical restrictions getting in the way. Tension in the spine, neck or hips can subtly affect how a child moves, loads their body and develops the strength and coordination needed to hit those next steps. We assess how your child is moving and functioning, and work to gently remove any restrictions that may be holding them back. We also love equipping parents with simple, purposeful activities they can do at home to build strength, coordination and confidence in their kids — because the best therapy is the kind that happens every day on the loungeroom floor!

Kids and sport go hand in hand — and so do kids and injuries. Whether it's a rolled ankle on the oval, a sore knee from a growth spurt, or a shoulder that's been grumbling since the swimming carnival, young bodies deserve the same attention we'd give adult ones. Growing pains are common, but that doesn't mean they should just be pushed through. Rapid bone growth can place real demand on the surrounding muscles, tendons and joints, and chiropractic care can help manage that load, reduce discomfort and keep kids moving well through their growing years. We also pay close attention to how young athletes are moving — because the patterns kids develop early tend to stick around, and good foundations now mean fewer problems down the track.