Photo placeholder
Babies
Gentle assessment considers your baby’s comfort, development and how they move during this first year.
- Head and neck movement
- Early movement patterns
- Relevant pregnancy and birth history
Our services
Paediatric Care
A gentle, considered approach to supporting your child’s movement, comfort and growing body
Book Your Child’s First Visit← All services
About this service
A gentle approach to supporting healthy growth and development
Growing bodies are constantly changing. We assess how your child is moving and functioning, then tailor care to their individual needs. Paediatric care use gentler, less-forceful techniques than those typically used with adults.
Our Approach
Care Through Every Stage
As children grow, their bodies, movement and physical demands change. Our assessment and care adapt with them—always guided by their age, development and individual needs.
Photo placeholder
Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers
We assess movement and function as climbing, running, jumping and everyday bumps increase.
- Movement and coordination
- Posture and spinal movement
- Physical stresses, falls and activity
Photo placeholder
School-Aged Children
We assess how sitting, screens, backpacks, sport and growth may influence posture and movement.
- Posture and movement
- Sitting, screens and backpacks
- Sport and physical activity
Photo placeholder
Teenagers
Care accounts for rapid growth and increasing demands from school, sport, training and everyday life.
- Growth and spinal function
- Sport and training load
- Posture, movement and recovery
Healthy growth starts with early awareness
Free Scoliosis Screen
Photo placeholderScoliosis screen photo
Our mission is to help children grow up moving well, feeling confident in their bodies and supported through every stage of development.
During growth spurts, changes in posture and spinal alignment can be easy to miss. Early awareness gives families clearer information and a sensible next step before small concerns have more time to affect movement, comfort or confidence.
That's why Alma Health is offering a free scoliosis screen for local children and teenagers. It is a gentle, age-appropriate check designed to give parents a clearer picture of their child's posture and spinal development.
- Posture, shoulder and hip balance
- Spinal movement and visible asymmetries
- Clear guidance on whether monitoring, further assessment or referral may be appropriate
Frequently Asked
Paediatric care questions, answered.
Clear information to help you decide whether an assessment may be the right next step for your child.
Is paediatric chiropractic care safe?
Paediatric chiropractic care is very safe when provided by a properly trained and qualified paediatric chiropractor using techniques appropriate for your child’s age, size and development. Chiropractic adjustments for babies and children are typically much gentler than those used for adults, with gentle techniques such as an activator, soft-tissue releases and fingertip pressure.
Is chiropractic care different for babies and children?
Yes. Babies and children are not adjusted the same way as adults. For babies and children, adjustments are usually very gentle and involve light, controlled pressure rather than the stronger techniques people often associate with adult chiropractic care. The amount of force used is carefully adapted to your child’s age, size and stage of development.
What does a paediatric adjustment actually involve?
Paediatric adjustments are gentle and specific. We use age-appropriate techniques, light pressure and comfortable positioning to work with areas of the spine or joints that are not moving as well as they should.
Does my child need to be in pain to see a chiropractor?
Not at all. Some children come in with pain or discomfort, while others are brought in to assess movement, posture or areas that may not be functioning as well as they could. Some parents bring their child in because of a specific concern, while others want to check how their child is moving and functioning as they grow.
What age can a child see a chiropractor?
Children of all ages can be assessed by a chiropractor, including newborns. The assessment and any care provided will look very different for a baby compared with an older child or teenager. The techniques used are always modified to suit the child’s age and development.
What if my child is nervous or does not want to be adjusted?
It’s very common for children to feel nervous at first, especially younger children. We take the time to build trust, explain each step and adapt the visit around what they are happy with.
How do you determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate?
We start by understanding your child’s history, concerns and development, then assess how they are moving and functioning. If any further tests or scans are needed, we’ll explain why and complete them as part of the assessment. From there, we’ll clearly explain what we found and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
How many visits will my child need?
Every child is different, so there is no set number of visits. We base our recommendations on what we find, how your child responds and what we are trying to achieve.
Can chiropractic care work alongside my child’s GP or other healthcare providers?
Yes, definitely. We often work alongside your child’s GP, paediatrician, physiotherapist or other healthcare providers. Where appropriate, we can share relevant information and collaborate to help provide the best overall care for your child.