Specialist osteopathy for babies at Premier Wellness Glenfield, on Auckland's North Shore. Gentle, hands-on infant osteopathy treatment for colic, reflux, feeding difficulties, sleep issues and birth-related tension — safe from birth. ACC registered. No GP referral required.
Osteopathy for babies is one of the most gentle and supportive treatments available for newborns and young infants. Birth is one of the most physically demanding experiences a body can undergo — for both mother and baby. Even straightforward deliveries place significant compressive and rotational forces on a newborn's head, neck and spine.
For many babies, these birth-related tensions resolve naturally within days. For others, they contribute to colic, reflux, feeding difficulties, sleep problems and unsettled behaviour that can persist for weeks or months without treatment.
At Premier Wellness Glenfield, our paediatric osteopaths provide gentle, safe cranial and structural osteopathy for babies from birth — using techniques as light as the weight of a small coin. Treatment is calm, unhurried and parent-centred — you hold your baby throughout and stop at any time.
ACC registered. No GP referral required. Get in touch if you have questions before booking.
Gentle paediatric osteopathy can support babies experiencing a range of common newborn and infant concerns — most respond within just a few sessions.
Babies who are unsettled, restless or fight sleep may be carrying physical tension. Gentle release of cranial and spinal tension often helps babies settle and sleep more deeply.
Trouble latching, fussy feeding, or strong preference for one breast can stem from tightness in the jaw, neck or palate. Gentle treatment can release these restrictions.
Persistent crying, drawing knees up, and apparent discomfort after feeds can respond well to gentle osteopathic care addressing diaphragm and abdominal tension.
Reflux, posseting and trapped wind often improve when tension affecting the diaphragm, oesophagus and digestive system is gently released.
Babies who consistently turn or tilt to one side may have neck tension from birth positioning. Early gentle treatment helps restore symmetrical movement.
Pregnancy and birth place huge demands on the mother's body. Postnatal osteopathy supports recovery from back pain, pelvic discomfort and postural strain.
Dewi holds a Master of Osteopathy from Unitec and has invested significantly in postgraduate paediatric training — including specialist courses with Julie Fendall, infant and child health essentials through Te Ara, and the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation Fundamentals course.
She volunteers with the Osteopathic Children's Foundation and participated in the Hands with Hearts osteopathic mission in Bali in 2025. Dewi treats patients across all life stages — from newborns through to older adults — using cranial, structural and gentle techniques tailored to each individual.
Cranial osteopathy for babies uses a pressure no greater than the weight of a small coin. It is one of the most gentle therapeutic interventions available — and entirely safe from the first day of life. Many babies find it deeply calming, often falling asleep during the session.
Book Dewi's appointment online 24/7 at premierwellness.co.nz, or call 09 444 3231 to chat through your concerns first.
Dewi takes time to discuss your pregnancy, birth, feeding, sleep and any specific concerns — never rushed.
A gentle full-body assessment identifies any areas of tension or restriction, followed by treatment using extremely light techniques.
Clear, honest advice on whether further sessions are needed. Most babies see improvement in 2–4 sessions.
Dewi is amazing! 3 months after having my second baby my back got so sore that I ended up stuck in bed. Dewi's approach is gentle but so effective. She made an incredible difference for me after just my first appointment. I really think all postpartum mums deserve the gift of her expertise. If you're breastfeeding and your neck and shoulders hurt, and your body has been through the stresses of pregnancy and birth Dewi is the woman to see. After treating me I booked my 3 month old in for treatment, she had become fussy with feeding and didn't like being on one side in particular. Dewi located the sources of her tight muscles and gently and calmly treated her. My wriggly baby loved it and she even reduced the amount of feeds she was up for in the night (the holy grail). Mother and baby are both very happy.
Most parents have similar questions before bringing their baby. If yours isn't answered here, please get in touch or call us on 09 444 3231 — we're happy to discuss before you book.
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