Pediatric Chiropractic
Why would a chiropractor see a child?
Chiropractic targets the function of the nervous system. The nervous system is the connection between the brain and the body that creates and regulates the energy of life throughout the whole body. That’s a big job!
We begin by measuring the nervous system’s ability to adapt to outside stressors with an INSIGHT CLA™ Nervous System scan. This helps Dr. Julia better determine the root cause of the symptoms your child may be expressing.
Recognizing the diversity of all bodies, Dr. Julia’s technique is applied differently for each individual, especially newborns and babies. This means more gentle adjustments using about the same pressure you would use to check a tomato’s ripeness!
Dr. Julia has received advanced training from PX Docs, which specializes in neuro-tonal chiropractic assessment and technique.
how can chiropractic benefit my child?
We first assess children with our CLA Insight technology to find out what their nervous system is expressing and discover the root cause. This scan can be modified to assess people of all ages, including newborns.
By uncovering and correcting the pattern of communication between the brain and body, some of the following symptoms tend to resolve:
newborns and infants:
- excessive, sharp crying
- colic
- inability or trouble with latching
- holding head up before 3 months (which is not considered normal)
- sensory abnormalities
toddlers and children:
- behavioral issues such as outbursts
- poor sleep patterns
- chronic ear infections
- sensory processing disorders
- frequent illness
- chronic digestive upset
birth trauma
Birth trauma refers to physical injuries or stress that a newborn may experience during the process of childbirth. These traumas can manifest as misalignments in the baby’s spine, known as subluxations, which can affect the nervous system and overall health. As a chiropractor, I specialize in identifying and gently correcting these subluxations to restore proper alignment and function to the spine. Chiropractic care can help alleviate issues stemming from birth trauma, such as colic, feeding difficulties, sleep disturbances, and developmental delays. By ensuring that the nervous system is functioning optimally, chiropractic adjustments support the body’s natural healing processes and promote a healthy start for newborns.
our approach to pediatric care
rapport and relationship
Our first priority in caring for your child is establishing a relationship of trust and safety. A momma herself, Dr. Julia is skilled and passionate about the holistic care that she is provides your family. Beyond Dr. J, our friendly office staff loves the opportunity to take a quick break from work to hold babies and color with toddlers!
expression
While your child may not be able to directly tell us what may be going on, their bodies can! You see, the expression of the nervous system directly impacts your child’s expression of behavior. When we scan your child, we get a look into the root causes or possible indicators of ADD, ADHD, anxiety and more – all of which are nervous system dysfunctions.
adaptability
The better their nervous system works, the better your child will naturally behave. Through chiropractic care, improving the nervous system’s adaptability to diverse inputs and stressors is our number one goal. Whether Dr. Julia is your child’s only care provider or she is working in tandem with complementary therapies, she is committed to the health of your child’s nervous system.