Treatments for Babies and Children
There’s nothing more worrying than when your little one is unwell, upset or in discomfort.
At the Bridge Centre, we have a selection of therapies that offer support to our little treasures, to help get them back to their havoc-wreaking selves!
Osteopathy for Babies and Children (often referred to as Paediatric or Cranial Osteopathy).
Osteopathy is a subtle gentle treatment suitable for babies and children at all stages of development.
For babies’ Cranial Osteopathy could help soothe and relax your unsettled baby.
The philosophy of Osteopathy is to treat the person rather than the condition and whatever the age of the patient, Osteopaths aim to work with the body’s self-healing potential, supporting the forces already at work within the body.
Practitioners available…
Osteopaths Rachel Shaw and Charles Dunning: Offer Paediatric/Cranial osteopathic support for children and babies from birth and onwards.
Osteopath Rob Brooks: Supports clients for Osteopathy from 12 years and above, but is unable to offer Paediatric/Cranial Osteopathy to those under 17 years
Osteopath Cathy Travis: Supports clients for Osteopathy from 10 years and above, but does not offer Paediatric /Cranial Osteopathy
Talk Therapies – incl. Hypnotherapy, Counselling and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping)
Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet effective technique, combining guided therapy with deep relaxation to help re-address issues of worry and concern.
Counselling offers your child the chance to talk through their worries and concerns with a trusted therapist, in a safe environment. Led by your child, the therapist will offer advice and techniques to help readdress anxieties, etc.
Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) is a repetitive tapping technique, utilising acupressure points, to help manage periods of high stress. It is a great practical addition to their emotional stronghold.
*A FREE Consultation is available prior to committing to any Talk Therapy appointment
Practitioners available…
Talk Therapist and former teacher Richard Smith: Offers support to children aged 7 years and above.
Integrative Therapist Abi Ayre: Treats youngsters from 13 years and above
Solution Focused Hypnotherapist Kate Henry: Supports clients from 13 years and above
Paediatric Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into specific areas or meridians around the body, to help move through stagnating energy and bring the body back to health.
Acupuncture may not be the first thought for treating your child, but is a great all round treatment, which can offer support for all kinds of physical or emotional issues.
*A FREE Consultation is available prior to committing to any Acupuncture appointment
Practitioners available…
Integrative TCM* and Five Element Acupuncturist Sue Whalley Lloyd: Supports children from birth upwards.
Five Element Acupuncturist Tracey Holt Walkden: Supports young people from 16 years old.
Balance Method/ TCM* Acupuncturist Paul Knighton: Treats from 14 years and above.
*Traditional Chinese Medicine
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Babies and children must be accompanied throughout all appointments and for all treatments by a parent or legal guardian, unfortunately, this doesn’t include grandparents or aunts/uncles.
All our Practitioners are fully trained and insured and offer support in line with the work of the NHS.