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• Sleep disturbances 

• concerns relating to birth trauma

• Developmental delays (ie: rolling/crawling/walking)

• Unsettledness, excessive crying

• Reflux, constipation & other digestive issues

• Hip concerns

• Plagiocephaly (flat shaped head)

• Torticollis (tight and twisted neck which is often mistaken for a “strong neck”)

• abdominal tension or general body stiffness

• difficulty feeding or attaching to the breast or challenges with bottle feeding

• Low muscle tone

• Feeding challenges

• Tongue / oral tie related dysfunctions or post release check-up

• Ear infections

• Post birth check up

• Seasonal check up

• Sporting injuries 

• Falls 

• Recurring colds/coughs/infections

• Asthma & respiratory health 

• Growing pains 

• Bed wetting 

• Developmental delay 

• Learning and behavioural difficulties

• Hyperactivity

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Andrea has 25 years of experience in the treatment of babies, infants and children, as well as working extensively with pregnant women during the same period of time. 

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Osteopaths work with, refer to and receive referrals from child health nurses, paediatricians, general medical practitioners and other health professionals.

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Before any manual therapy is provided to a child, a thorough case history is taken and health status assessed.  This draws on previously performed health and medical tests in addition to an osteopath’s own diagnostic tests and observations. Referral to a medical practitioner or other relevant health practitioners is facilitated wherever any potential complex health risks are identified or suspected.

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Andrea has undergone further study to enable her to detect and release musculo-skeletal strains and tensions in newborn babies, infants, toddlers and children.  Parents frequently bring their babies in for a session after birth, whether a child is born via natural delivery or caesarean section and whether labour is rapid or prolonged, there can be some musculo-skeletal strain within the newborn's body. ​

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Andrea has completed extensive local and overseas training specifically in the assessment, management and treatment of infants and children.  She also has extensive experience in the pre and post-natal care of mothers.​

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