Children of all ages can benefit from osteopathy. Cranial osteopathy is ideally suited to the treatment of babies and children as its gentle techniques minimise the stress on their delicate, growing bodies.
Our paediatric osteopath, Ben Katz runs a children’s clinic at Osteopathy East on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ben is an experienced practitioner of cranial osteopathy for babies and children. He holds an MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy from the Osteopathic Centre for Children and led the development of national guidance for osteopaths who work with children and young people. Ben also runs the Osteopathic Centre for Children’s weekly clinic for premature babies resident in the neonatal unit at a north London NHS hospital.
Cranial osteopathy for babies
Addressing issues early can have a profound impact and many babies can benefit from gentle support to resolve the minor stresses and strains that can result from the birth process. Cranial osteopathy’s gentle techniques are ideally suited to treating babies and there is a small but growing body of evidence to support the benefits of this approach. Midwives, Health Visitors and Breastfeeding Consultants frequently refer babies for osteopathic care. You can read more about cranial osteopathy for babies on Ben’s website.
Children’s osteopathy
Toddlers, school age children and teenagers all experience unique challenges as their bodies grow and their relationship with their environment develops. By addressing postural issues, tension and the impact on the body of injuries, illnesses and other challenges, osteopathy can help children to reach their full potential. You can read more about Ben’s approach to children’s osteopathy here.
Pregnancy osteopathy
Healthy growth and development starts before conception, as maternal health is an important determinant of child health. Osteopathy can help women to prepare for pregnancy and support them to adapt as the baby grows. It can help to ensure they are ready for giving birth and promote a speedy recovery for mother and baby afterwards. Ben offers specialist care for women during pregnancy and postpartum at Osteopathy East. You can read more about his approach to pregnancy osteopathy and postpartum care here.
Appointments
If you’d like to book an appointment, you can check Ben’s availability and book online here. If you’d like to know more, please book a free telephone consultation via the link above. For same day and emergency appoitnments, please call or text Ben on 07816 848 044 or email ben@thelondonosteopath.com.