Gentle osteopathy to support your baby in the first months: after a difficult birth, tension, digestion, sleep. I see infants at the practice, in Lyon 4th and Lyon 2nd. Every baby is different: osteopathy offers support, it does not guarantee results.
Why consult for a baby?
These are the situations for which parents consult me most often:
- After a difficult birth.
- Skull deformation (plagiocephaly).
- Infant torticollis: the baby turns their head to one side only.
- Difficulty feeding or swallowing.
- Colic, regurgitation, vomiting.
- Restless sleep.
- Difficulty moving an arm or a leg.
This list is not a diagnosis. If you have any doubt about your baby’s health, speak first to your doctor or pediatrician.
A gentle approach
With infants, my movements are exclusively manual, external and non-forceful. I use tissue, myofascial and functional techniques, adapted to your baby’s age and rhythm. The consultation takes place in your presence, and we stop if your baby needs a break (feeding, diaper change, cuddle).
Before 6 months: the medical certificate
For infants under six months, the regulations require a medical diagnosis confirming there is no contraindication before any manipulation of the skull, face and spine. This certificate is not a prescription. Your doctor or pediatrician can provide it.
When to see a doctor first
See a doctor before coming, or without delay, in case of:
- fever in an infant;
- breathing difficulties;
- refusal to feed or drink;
- repeated vomiting;
- unusual crying that does not stop;
- unusual drowsiness or floppiness.
Osteopathy does not replace medical advice or treatment.
What happens during the consultation?
It lasts 45 minutes:
- 10 minutes of discussion : the birth, the first months, breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, sleep, anything that worries you.
- 5 minutes of clinical examination.
- 30 minutes of tests and osteopathic treatment, with practical advice for everyday life.
Remember to bring your baby’s health record book and, if they are under 6 months old, the medical certificate.
My training in pediatrics and perinatal care
I trained in pediatric osteopathy and perinatal care. My dissertation focused on the relevance of pediatric data at ISOstéo, to improve the care of babies, particularly for sleep and digestion. I train regularly so as to offer up-to-date techniques. Read my full background.
Practical information
Fees
| Consultation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Infant | 60 € |
| Home visit (Lyon 1st, 2nd, 4th and Caluire) | 85 € |
Lyon 4th – Croix-Rousse
69 rue Belfort, Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm, Saturday, 9am–1pm.
Reimbursement
The French national health insurance does not reimburse osteopathy, but many mutual insurers (mutuelles) do.
Check with yours.
An invoice is issued at the end of each consultation, for possible reimbursement by your mutual insurer.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can I come with my baby?
I see infants from the first days of life. Before 6 months, a medical certificate confirming there is no contraindication is required for certain manipulations.
Do I need a prescription?
No. For a baby under 6 months, a medical certificate of no contraindication is needed, which is not a prescription.
Will it hurt my baby?
My movements are gentle, manual and non-forceful. Your baby may cry or ask for a break: I adapt to their rhythm. A temporary reaction is possible in the following days. Read the article on the rebound effect.
How many sessions should I plan for?
It depends on your baby’s age and situation. We discuss it during the consultation, and I refer you to a doctor if needed.
Does osteopathy replace follow-up with the pediatrician?
No. It is practiced as a complement. Your baby’s medical follow-up remains essential.
