Children's Clinic

Our Children’s Clinic is held every Wednesday at our Gamlingay Clinic, run by Osteopath Mrs. Claire Cousins.

As parents, your top priority is ensuring the best environment for your child’s health and development. Osteopathic care is safe, effective, and tailored to each child’s individual needs, giving you confidence in the level of professional care they will receive.

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How Osteopathy Can Help

Parents seek Osteopathic care for a variety of reasons, many of which stem from joint and muscle issues—problems that children can face just like adults.

Since Osteopathy focuses on the individual needs of the patient, the approach will differ depending on your child’s age and diagnosis. Osteopaths employ a wide range of gentle, hands-on techniques that aim to release tension, improve mobility, and optimize function. This approach is often complemented with helpful exercises and advice.

Claire has completed Post Graduate training in Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice at the University College of Osteopathy. She uses very gentle techniques, especially suited for assessing and treating very young children, including newborns.

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What to Expect During Your Visit

On your first visit, we’ll gather information about why you’ve brought your child in and their medical history. For babies and young children, this may also include birth-related details. Rest assured, all information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in accordance with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and GDPR standards.

Claire will conduct a thorough examination to determine how Osteopathy can support your child’s health. Afterward, she will discuss the available treatment options, and together, you will decide on an appropriate care plan. This may involve several visits and will often include relevant health advice. If appropriate, treatment may begin at the first appointment.

Claire uses gentle techniques, including massage, cranio-sacral techniques, and gentle articulation/movement to help address musculoskeletal strains that may have developed due to pregnancy or birth. Additionally, she will guide parents on how they can manage these musculoskeletal strains at home.

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A Parent’s Testimonial

"From my first contact with Osteopathy First, I was impressed by the speed of their responses and the fact that they connected me with the right person. Claire was prompt and comprehensive in her emails, answering all my questions and being so helpful without ever promising to ‘fix’ my baby’s problems. When we met, Claire was friendly and professional. She asked appropriate questions, took thorough notes, and made sure she fully understood my baby's issues before even attempting treatment. She explained everything clearly and got my consent before trying any exercises. She provided exercises for us to do at home, so I felt like I was helping my baby too. She always made me feel that nothing was too much trouble, including answering my questions between appointments. I would absolutely recommend Osteopathy First and particularly Claire to anyone with a baby considering osteopathy. I saw such an improvement in my baby's symptoms after just two treatments. She truly has magic hands!"