Pediatric Chiropractic
Newborn to 12 years
Our pediatric evaluation appointment is 45 minutes long and includes a gentle assessment of the motion and alignment of the spine, cranium and jaw as well as the digestive system. We also may use movements to elicit something called normal primitive reflexes to assess how the nervous system of your child is developing and maturing. Dr. Diane, who has been helping kids since 2000 and has pediatric certifications, will explain her findings in a clear and meaningful way and will answer all of your questions and concerns. This appointment includes your child’s first adjustment and recommendations for care. Please fill out the pediatric intake form. Safety and comfort for children and their parents is our top priority.
Why We Adjust Babies & Kids
Birth itself can be a challenging or even traumatic experience for a newborn’s system. It is common for infants to have misalignments in the cranium or upper neck or pelvis after birth. Falls, accidents and family stress are common reasons people seek care for their children as well. Addressing any concerns as soon as possible helps to relieve stress and strain and allows for your baby’s growth and development to continue as unimpeded as possible. Ideally as our children grow, (they are forming 250,000 new brain cells every minute until age 3!) they are balanced and relaxed in their nervous systems. When the system is relaxed that growth happens in a more balanced, calm and delightful way. Over my decades of experience I have seen how injuries sustained in childhood create problems in the body down the line as we age. It is infinitely easier to adjust and clear injuries, stress and strains from a baby’s or kids body shortly after birth rather than 20, 30 or more years later.
To be healthy and maximize our potential we need to be continually Growing and Repairing (in Parasympathetic Mode). Our body has an ability to detoxify, release emotions, and recover from illnesses. But when we spend more time Fighting, Fleeing, and Freezing, (in Sympathetic Mode) it can be like trying to heal an injury while running a marathon. More time in Fight, Flight Freeze mode brings dis-ease and can eventually crystallize into disease.
"Medical research estimates as much as 90% of illness and disease is stress-related.“
-National Agency of Safety Database
Chiropractic care is a powerful, safe and gentle way to increase the resilience and integrity of the nervous system and “widen the green zone.” The body’s ability to heal is amazing when the nervous system is balanced. When we spend the majority of time in Growth and Repair Mode, we have resources to bring when we do hit “the red zone.” We recover from injury or sickness faster and feel more able to “let things go.”
Children respond beautifully to specific and gentle chiropractic adjustments. Parents are frequently amazed at the results. Common signs of imbalance in the nervous system and things people get help with in our office:
What Kids & Parents Say
My first child would roll around and cry hysterically in her crib before she could get to sleep. After one BGI adjustment from Dr. Diane Babalas, my daughter went down for her nap peacefully for the first time.
I now have two daughters. I believe that the adjustments helped to ease my second pregnancy and delivery. The girls and I continue to have weekly adjustments, because we feel so good afterward. My neck and shoulders feel so much more relaxed. My daughters are more relaxed and happier too. Thank you Dr. Diane!
- Laura
Since my son, age 3½, has been getting adjusted over the last few months, he has gained four pounds and grown over one inch taller. His height and weight had not changed at all between ages two and three.
- J.D.
I can touch my toes, I could not bend that far before.
–Abigail, age 12
Dr. Diane came to my house a couple of days after my son Conor was born. He had been unable to latch and nurse. We were feeding him very slowly by putting drops of milk on our fingers. After Dr. Diane adjusted him he was able to latch and nurse successfully. What a relief!
- Claire
Our four year old daughter struggled with constipation and sensory issues since birth. After a few adjustments, she had regular bowel movements and her teachers noticed an improvement in her behavior at school.
- K.
After an adjustment I feel tired or sleepy and want to go to bed. Also, I feel very relaxed.
- Maya, age 7
After an adjustment I feel happy. My body feels good because I am relaxed. And if am angry I feel better.
- CM, age 9
I love getting adjusted because it makes my body feel better and it feels good.
- Amelia, age 6
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Dr. Diane's Training
Dr Diane has been working with infants and kids since she started her practice in 2000. Her work is very gentle and children often ask to come and get adjustments! She has been a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association since 2016 and is Webster Certified. She regularly takes continuing education courses in pediatric chiropractic.
