Northern Beaches Paediatric Chiropractors

Paediatric chiropractic care provides gentle, non-invasive support for children from newborns through to teenagers.

At Pittwater Chiro, our goal is to support healthy movement at every stage of growth — from a baby’s early motor development to a teenager’s sporting pursuits. We focus on how your child moves, develops, and functions, tailoring care to their age and needs.

Some common signs include:

• Asymmetry in crawling or walking
• Difficulty with coordination or balance
• Delayed movement milestones
• Difficulty sleeping
• Postural concerns
• Complaints of pain or discomfort during certain movements
• Reduced performance in previously enjoyed activities

If you’re unsure, we’re happy to assess and guide you.

Before your visit, we’ll ask you to complete paperwork covering:

Your child’s health history

• Birth history
• Developmental milestones
• Current concerns
• Sleep patterns

This helps us provide personalised, age-appropriate care.

Your child’s first appointment will begin with:

• A detailed discussion of their health history
• Listening carefully to your concerns and goals
• Questions about birth, milestones, sleep, feeding, and general development
• An explanation of how paediatric chiropractic care works
• Time to answer all your questions

We aim to create a calm, relaxed environment for both parents and children.

Every child is different, so each assessment is tailored to their age and needs. Our priority is to make the process gentle, engaging, and stress-free.

For infants, the assessment may include:

• Observation of primitive reflexes and movement patterns
• Assessment of muscle tone and joint mobility
• Evaluation of cranial shape and movement
• Screening for tongue or lip ties affecting feeding

For toddlers and older children, the assessment may include:

• Observation of posture and general movement
• Simple balance and coordination activities
• Range of motion checks through games
• Assessment of primitive reflex integration

We adapt to your child’s temperament — whether they’re shy, energetic, or somewhere in between.

Primitive reflexes are automatic, involuntary movements present at birth that help with early survival and development.

As the brain matures, these reflexes should naturally integrate (disappear) within the first year of life, making way for more advanced voluntary movement and higher brain function.

If primitive reflexes remain active beyond their expected timeline (known as retained primitive reflexes), they may contribute to:

• Balance and coordination challenges
• Fine and gross motor skill difficulties
• Sensory processing concerns
• Focus and attention challenges
• Reading or writing difficulties
• Emotional regulation issues

When appropriate, we incorporate specific activities into care plans to support reflex integration.

Yes. Paediatric chiropractic techniques are very different from adult treatments.

We use gentle, light-touch approaches designed specifically for a child’s developing spine and nervous system. Treatment can be performed while your child is playing, sitting comfortably, or being held by a parent.

Yes. After treatment, we provide age-appropriate exercises, activities, or advice to support development at home.

These may focus on movement skills, coordination, posture, or reflex integration, depending on your child’s needs.

This depends on your child’s age, presentation, and goals. After the initial assessment, we will discuss a personalised plan and expected timeframes with you.

Yes. We see newborns and infants, particularly when parents have concerns about feeding, movement asymmetry, sleep, or development.

Assessments are always gentle and adapted to your baby’s comfort.

You can book your child’s first appointment online or call our clinic on (02) 9948 2826.

We’re here to support your child’s development at every stage — helping them move, grow, and thrive with confidence.