Osteopathy for Babies and Children

A baby check-up is essential for tracking your child's growth, alleviating common discomforts, and supporting their overall well-being, while offering you peace of mind. Osteopathy can play an important role in ensuring your baby’s physical development and providing relief from any discomforts experienced during early growth.

Gentle Osteopathic Treatment for Babies

Babies have softer skeletons than adults, which means osteopaths use gentler techniques, such as cranial osteopathy, when treating them. Cranial osteopathy is a subtle, non-invasive method that focuses on the entire body - not just the head. It recognises how the delicate structures within the head can significantly affect the health and function of the entire body. While many osteopaths have training in cranial techniques, it is a specialised area that requires extensive postgraduate study. Motoko has trained at the Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC) and the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy to ensure the best care for your child.

Benefits of Osteopathy for Babies:

  • Relieves physical strains from birth

  • Supports healthy development with treatments tailored to your child’s specific stage of growth.

  • Key Development Areas to Monitor:

  • Movement & Coordination (gross and fine motor skills)

  • Muscle Tone & Strength (promoting balanced development)

  • Head & Neck Control (essential for milestones like rolling and sitting)

  • Reflexes & Responses (natural newborn reflexes)

  • Posture & Symmetry (checking for tightness or imbalances)

Baby Follow up and Mummy De-stress Pack - 60 minutes

The Baby Follow-Up and Mummy De-Stress Pack is designed for babies who have had an initial consultation. During the follow-up session, the mother can enjoy a 30-minute de-stress treatment that combines osteopathy and craniosacral therapy to release tension and promote relaxation.

I believe that if the mother is stressed, it can affect her baby's well-being. My goal is for both the mother and baby to be happy and relaxed together.

See what our patients have to say

  • Motoko was fantastic with my baby boy, he was always so calm after each treatment and his feeding, reflux and bowel movements all improved too.

    Kate

  • Motoko is an outstanding osteopath. Her professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine attentiveness make every session exceptional. She’s passionate about her work, always listens with care, and provides treatments with full focus. Her generous nature and fun personality create a wonderful experience every time. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

    Akiko

  • Motoko is very attentive and patient therapist. She took great care to listen to my problem, then was quickly able to provide relief. Also she is very approachable.

    Yumi