Paediatric Osteopathy in Wokingham
Help your baby relax and thrive with gentle hands-on treatment from an experienced mum-of-two Cranial Osteopath
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What is Paediatric Osteopathy?
Paediatric Osteopathy is a form of Cranial Osteopathy which is aimed towards treating children. Little ones can store stress in their bodies in a variety of ways and symptoms that we typically treat include restlessness, lying on one side.
In a typical treatment, Keri will ask the parent (both parents are welcome to attend of course) about the symptoms their child is experiencing, give a physical examination and discuss the findings with the parent before commencing treatment with the parent’s consent. Treatment typically consists of a style of baby-friendly Cranial Osteopathy and sometimes visceral massage, depending on what the little one needs.
What qualifications does a Paediatric Osteopath have?
To use the protected title of “Osteopath” the therapist must first complete a four year degree with a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical practice. To be a paediatric osteopath, the therapist must undertake a series of post-graduate courses specifically taught to osteopaths, given their prior knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
All osteopaths, paediatric or otherwise, must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council by law.
Who is our Paediatric Osteopath?
Keri Devonport is our Paediatric Osteopath and she and Matt have two children (9 and 5 at the time of writing) so she's been there too.
Keri has treated patients for more than 18 years in private practice. Her youngest patient was a mere 3 days old.
Utilising her Cranial Osteopathy skills, as well as gentle visceral massage and Infant Feeding Coaching skills Keri ensures that babies and other little ones have the best start to life.
