Babies & Children

Gentle Chiropractic Care for Growing Bodies

From the moment they're born, babies and children experience rapid growth and development. Their nervous system plays a vital role in coordinating movement, development, sleep, digestion and overall wellbeing. At The Chiro Studio, we provide gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic care designed specifically for infants and children.

The first physical stresses a baby may experience can begin before they're even born. Throughout pregnancy, factors such as the baby's position in the womb, limited space in later pregnancy, or a breech presentation can place gentle pressure on their developing spine and body. The birth process itself - whether straightforward, assisted or by caesarean can also place additional forces on a newborn's spine and nervous system. At The Chiro Studio, we use incredibly gentle, age-appropriate technique, often no more pressure than you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato to assess spinal movement and support your baby's natural development.

As children grow, they encounter plenty of physical challenges. Learning to lift their head, crawling, walking, climbing, playing sports and the inevitable bumps and tumbles all place demands on their developing bodies. Regular chiropractic care can help ensure their spine and nervous system are functioning as well as possible throughout these important stages of growth.

Why Parents Bring Their Children To Us

Every child is different, but some of the common reasons families seek chiropractic care include:

  • Head preference or head tilt (torticollis)

  • Feeding or latching difficulties

  • Reflux

  • Colic and unsettled babies

  • Flat spots on the head (plagiocephaly)

  • Sleep challenges

  • Growing pains

  • Poor posture

  • Sports injuries

  • Neck or back discomfort

  • General spinal health and wellbeing

  • Optimum development

Gentle, Safe & Individualised

Paediatric chiropractic care looks very different from adult chiropractic care. There is no forceful twisting or cracking. Techniques are specifically adapted to your child's age, size and stage of development, using gentle touch to encourage healthy movement and function.

Our goal is to support your child's growing body and nervous system in a safe, comfortable and caring environment while giving parents confidence that their little one is receiving individualised care.

Whether you have a newborn, an active toddler or a growing teenager, we're here to support your family's health every step of the way.

Pricing

Proudly Affiliated with

Easy-Claim Southern Cross Health Insurance
ACC prevention.care.recovery

Contact

m: 021 226 3554
p: 09 217 1760
e: hello@thechirostudio.co.nz

5B Pinot Lane Westgate, Auckland.
Across from VTNZ Westgate

Hours

Monday: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm & 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 2:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Note: Hours may vary for each service.

We serve the following areas:

Westgate, Hobsonville, Hobsonville Point, Massey, Swanson, Ranui, Henderson, Te Atatu, Greenhithe, Wheuapai, Huapai, Kumeu, Riverhead, Taupaki, Coatesville, Herald Island.