Baby Chiropractor in Perth
Gentle Support for Your Infant’s First Months
Chiropractic care for infants requires special training and a delicate touch. Our all-female team at Oasis Chiropractic welcomes newborns through toddlerhood with gentle, age-appropriate approaches.
The birth process can place stress on your baby’s developing nervous system, which is why we offer careful assessments from those earliest days. Our practitioners use pressure similar to checking a tomato for ripeness; nothing forceful or uncomfortable for your little one.
When Parents Choose to Have Their Baby Checked
New parents often wonder if their baby’s fussiness indicates something that needs attention. Parents may choose to have their baby assessed if they have concerns such as:
- Difficulty feeding or latching
- Unsettled sleep or frequent waking
- Digestive discomfort such as reflux, colic, or constipation
- Preference for turning the head one way
- Flat spots developing on the head
- Tension following birth
Our team provides gentle assessments to better understand your baby’s movement, posture, and comfort, and to discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
What to Expect at Your Infant’s First Visit
Your baby’s first visit is designed to help you feel informed and comfortable. When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a family-friendly practice with a play area to help little ones feel more at ease.
We’ll send you your paperwork to complete online before your appointment so the time you spent at Oasis Chiropractic can focus on connecting with your chiropractor. Your chiropractor will chat with you about your infant’s history, the challenges you’ve noticed, and what you would like to work towards.
A gentle evaluation is then carried out, observing movement, muscle tone, posture, and responses. This may include checking for areas of tension or imbalance that could be affecting comfort and development.
Following the assessment, your chiropractor will explain their findings in clear, parent-friendly language and discuss suitable next steps.
Meet Our Caring Doctors
Dr Kimberli Forbes-Smith has cared for families in the area for many years and has a strong interest in caring for women and children from preconception through birth and beyond. She holds a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University, along with postgraduate paediatric and pregnancy-focused training, including a two-year postgraduate Diplomate in Chiropractic Paediatrics.
Dr Mia Bebic has a special interest in pregnancy and paediatric chiropractic care. She holds both a Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic (Clinical) from Murdoch University, is an Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor through the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics, and is also Webster Certified.
Our Approach to Ongoing Care
Your chiropractor will monitor your baby’s comfort, movement, and development over time, and will explain any findings and next steps in clear, parent-friendly language.
Regular reassessments allow us to monitor your baby’s progress as they grow and develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the first visit?
Your chiropractor will review your baby’s history, discuss your concerns, and carry out a gentle assessment.
Observation of movement, posture, muscle tone, and basic responses may be included.
Is infant chiropractic different from adult chiropractic?
Yes. Care for babies uses very light pressure and approaches suited to their stage of development.
Schedule Your Baby’s First Visit
Would you like to learn more about care for your infant? Contact our team today to arrange a visit. With Saturday appointments and free parking across the street, it’s easy for busy parents to get started.
