Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Gentle, Thoughtful Support for Growing Bodies
At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, we believe every child deserves care as unique and dynamic as their development. Our pediatric chiropractic services are designed to meet the evolving needs of infants, children, and adolescents — combining advanced clinical training with a gentle, reassuring touch.
Our physicians, Dr. Marisa Aptecker and Dr. Gabriel Wilson, are certified graduates of the globally recognized Webster Technique for Chiropractic Pediatrics, representing the gold standard in safe, effective, child-focused care. Each adjustment is delicate, precise, and entirely tailored to your child’s comfort level, growth stage, and individual needs. Our approach prioritizes calm communication, emotional safety, and confidence — ensuring that every visit feels welcoming, empowering, and even fun.
Nurturing Growth from the Very First Days
Birth is one of life’s most profound physical events — for both mother and child. Even in the smoothest deliveries, a newborn’s developing spine and neck can experience subtle strain. This may contribute to symptoms such as fussiness, difficulty latching, or digestive discomfort.
Gentle chiropractic care for infants supports healthy nervous system function, encourages symmetrical muscular development, and helps release the residual tension of birth. Parents frequently observe meaningful improvements in comfort, digestion, and sleep — early markers of a baby’s growing sense of balance and well-being.
Supporting the Milestones That Shape a Lifetime
As children learn to lift, crawl, walk, and run, every milestone builds on the health of their spine and nervous system. Subtle misalignments can sometimes interfere with coordination, sleep, digestion, and even mood regulation. Our chiropractors perform developmentally guided assessments to evaluate posture, muscle tone, and joint movement — gently correcting restrictions to help your child’s body grow in harmony.
Toddlers and young children often experience bumps, tumbles, and growing pains as part of normal exploration. Our providers are skilled in recognizing when to refer for advanced imaging or medical evaluation while managing most sprains, strains, and postural imbalances safely in-office. Most children feel improvement within just a few light, reassuring visits.
We may also recommend simple at-home stretches, ergonomic adjustments for play or school setups, and safe mobility routines — giving parents tools to support progress between visits.
The Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Growing Strong, Sleeping Sound, Thriving Fully
Chiropractic care for children extends beyond posture — it’s about optimizing function, resilience, and comfort. Parents often report improvements in:
Sleep Quality – Better comfort and nervous system regulation help children rest deeply.
Digestion & Feeding – Gentle adjustments can ease reflux, colic, or constipation.
Coordination & Confidence – Balanced biomechanics enhance balance and motor skills.
Immune & Nervous System Function – A well-aligned spine supports clear communication between brain and body.
Emotional Regulation – Reducing nervous system tension helps children adapt calmly to sensory and emotional demands.
For school-age children and teens, our providers also address scoliosis, sports injuries, postural fatigue, tension headaches, and stress-related pain. We focus on alignment of the lumbar and pelvic regions, which are critical for spinal communication and growth balance.
Care that Grows with Your Child
Building Lifelong Foundations of Health
As children enter adolescence, growth accelerates — and so do new physical demands. Chiropractic care during this stage can help offset the strain of rapid growth, heavy backpacks, athletic training, and, for young women, the biomechanical shifts associated with early menstruation.
Our care evolves alongside your child, integrating rehabilitative exercise, soft tissue therapy, and postural education to build strength, flexibility, and resilience. We emphasize collaboration with families, teachers, and even coaches when needed, ensuring continuity of care and supporting the child’s ability to thrive at home, at school, and in play.
By incorporating ergonomic guidance — including proper desk posture, backpack fitting, and screen-time modifications — we empower families to promote wellness beyond the clinic. These small daily habits often make a lasting difference in a child’s comfort and confidence.
Gentle Care. Lifelong Confidence.
At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, pediatric chiropractic care is more than treatment — it’s a partnership in your child’s health journey. Whether easing the effects of birth strain, supporting developmental milestones, or managing the physical demands of adolescence, we help each child move with freedom, rest deeply, and grow in alignment — body, mind, and spirit.
Our mission is to help children thrive from the inside out, creating the foundation for lifelong wellness, vitality, and resilience.