Introduction to Osteopathy
    Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy particularly suitable for babies, children and
mothers, during and after pregnancy, offering a safe and non-invasive treatment option
for many childhood and pregnancy related conditions.
    The Home Visiting Service
   

Started in 2005 we cover parts of North, North West, Central & East London - see map for details of areas covered.
We had received many requests for Osteopathic home visits from Mums who found clinic visits difficult due to transport, childcare, or, for example, following caesarian section where driving or lifting a baby was not possible. Children are often more settled in their own home surrounded by familiar things and can play, feed or sleep during treatment.

scroll to bottom of page, to view a list of commonly treated conditions.
    About the Osteopaths
   


Miranda Clayton is a Registered Osteopath with over ten
years experience in treating babies, children and in
pregnancy. In addition to private practice, she ran
the Paediatric Clinic at the London School of Osteopathy
for many years, and currently lectures extensively in
Paediatric, Obstetric & Cranial Osteopathy on a number
of B.Sc. Osteopathy courses.

      



COMMONLY TREATED CONDITIONS

During and after Pregnancy

low back pain and 'sciatica'
sacro-iliac joint pain
pubic pain (SPD)
neck/upper back pain
headaches
heartburn and breathing difficulties
aching legs and swollen ankles
wrist & shoulder problems
preparing the body for labour
rebalancing & strengthening after birth

Newborn and Babies

post natal check up & effects of traumatic birth
crying and irritable baby
feeding problems - suckling, swallowing, reflux
digestive problems - colic, wind & constipation
sleep problems
head moulding
tear duct obstruction
teething
'wry neck'
hip, knees & feet

Children and Adolescents

ear infections and 'glue ear'
sinus problems & mouth breathing
headaches
jaw development - dental malocclusion
asthma & recurrent respiratory infections
behavioural problems
developmental delay & learning
difficulties
co-ordination and balance
spinal & postural problems
sports injuries & accidents
foot & knee problems