Meet the Team
We are a team of Pregnancy & Paediatric Chiropractors helping mums and bubs thrive in Ipswich.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
During pregnancy, it is common to experience lower back, pelvic pain and sciatica. These are due to both the hormonal changes causing increased joint laxity and the bodies altered centre of gravity creating pelvic imbalance and instability.
Our gentle and effective chiropractic treatments are pregnancy specific and focus on removing intra-uterine torsion, round ligament pain, pelvic pain and restoring correct pelvic alignment. This holistic approach assists with achieving a natural birth, reducing labour time and improved recovery post birth.
Paediatric Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care for babies and children is something we at Scope Chiropractic are very passionate about. Dr Claudia Cadona, Fiona Johnston & Amanda O’Doherty, are paediatric trained chiropractors, and have been working with and treating infants and babies for many years. They uses specific and gentle treatment techniques and provide all parents with honest and practical advice and education. Each consult we strive to ensure all parents understand and feel comfortable with the treatment and advice.
Birth can be traumatic on babies. A baby’s spine is designed to absorb the compression forces present during a natural delivery. Assisted deliveries (forceps, vacuum or caesarean births) can cause traction to the head and neck and may cause damage to the muscles and joints of a baby’s spine. This may cause symptoms such as torticollis, head preference, irritability and breast-feeding difficulties.
Need answers?
Frequently Asked Questions
I am not pregnant or a baby/child - can I still come?
Scope pregnancy and paeds practitioners work with women of any age. From maidens to matriarchs we love helping with all aches and pains.
Do you treat kids?
Yes we work very closely with toddlers and children. It is common for little ones to injure themselves exploring the world and paediatric chiropractic helps alleviate the muscle or joint pain associated with falls etc.
From what age can I bring my baby?
We work with babies from birth. All of our practitioners have completed a 2 year Diplomate of Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics and have many years of experience working with babies. We commonly see babies within the first 1-2 weeks of life, especially those with feeding difficulties or head preferences.
What is the cost of treatment?
Initial Consults – $170
Follow Up Consults – $88
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
No you don’t need a referral to see us. We work very closely with local midwives, lactation consultants, paediatricians, paediatric physios and tongue tie specialists so you may have a referral/recommendation from them to see us, however, it is not needed to book your initial consult.
Find Out How We Can Help
Call us on (07) 3812 2579 and book your appointment with our wonderful reception staff.
