PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTOR NEWMARKET
Gentle Chiropractic Care for Babies, Children, and Teens
As a parent, you want the best possible foundation for your child’s health. At Foster Family Chiropractic, pediatric care isn’t something we offer to round out our services — it’s been central to who we are for over 20 years.
We’ve watched babies become toddlers, toddlers become kids, and kids grow up to bring their own families through our doors.
What Changes When Your Child Gets Adjusted
Here’s what families notice the most:
Babies & Infants
- More settled, less tense, more interactive
- Better and more restful sleep
- Improved latch and breastfeeding
- Easier digestion, less reflux
- Better head and neck range of motion
- Easier tongue and jaw movement
- More comfort in babywearing and car seats
Children & Teens
- Better posture and spinal alignment
- Fewer headaches and migraines
- Improved focus and attention
- Faster recovery from sports injuries
- Better sleep and less tension
- Greater coordination and mobility
- Improved mood and stress response
Are Pediatric Adjustments Safe for Kids?
It’s what most parents ask, and exactly the right kind of question.
Pediatric chiropractors use gentle fingertip pressure calibrated to a small, developing body. There’s no twisting or cracking. Most babies sleep through the entire visit. Toddlers often don’t notice. Older kids and teens receive adjustments adapted to their size and age.
If your child is nervous, fussy, or needs a little warming up, we’ve seen it all and work around them. Nobody’s rushing, nobody’s stressed, and there’s no pressure to move faster than your child is ready for.
We have patients who came to us as babies and are now bringing their own kids in. We have families spanning three generations under our care.
It’s what happens when you invest in their foundation early and keep building on it.
Why Foster Family Chiropractic?
20+ Years of Helping Kids
From newborns to teens, our team has been working with families for over 20 years. The experience gained from thousands of chiropractic adjustments is a difference they can feel.
A Clinic Built for Families
Toys in the waiting room, a change table, nursing pillows, and diapers on hand if you forgot yours — we’ve built our space around the reality of bringing small children to an appointment.
Advanced Pediatric Training
All three of our chiropractors have completed training beyond chiropractic college in breastfeeding, tongue tie, and intraoral bodywork.
No Hard Sell. Ever.
Your health journey is yours. We’ll never pressure you to stay, tell you to stop seeing other practitioners, or make you feel guilty for taking a break. Come when it serves you most.
Care That Grows at the Same Rate They Do
Newborns (0-3 Months)
It’s never too early. Even a smooth birth puts real physical demand on a newborn’s body. Consider bringing your baby in when:
- You want a check in the first days or weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding or latch is difficult from the start
- They seem unsettled or uncomfortable often
- You notice a head tilt or they turn one direction more
Infants & Toddlers (3 months to 3 years)
As your child learns to roll, sit, crawl, and walk, the bumps add up fast. Consider bringing your infant or toddler in when:
- They’ve had a significant fall
- Sleep disruptions are ongoing and recurring
- Ear infections keep happening
- Milestones aren’t being hit at expected pace
School-Age Children (4-12 years)
Heavy backpacks, screens, and the physical demands of sport and activity create real challenges for growing spines. Consider bringing them in when:
- Sports-related strains or injuries occur
- Poor posture is present from device use
- Headaches or focus issues are recurring
- Digestive challenges are ongoing
Teenagers (13-18 years)
Growth spurts, hormonal changes, and increased athletic demands create a lot of demand on a developing spine. Consider bringing your teen in when:
- They’ve hit a significant growth spurt
- A sports injury needs recovery support
- Headaches or back and neck pain show up
- Stress-related tension isn’t resolving on its own
Why Starting Early Makes a Difference
Your child’s nervous system is so adaptable when they’re young. Patterns addressed in infancy — tension from birth, compensations from feeding difficulties, misalignments from falls and tumbles — don’t have to become something they carry into adulthood.
We have patients who came to us as babies and are now bringing their own kids in. We have families spanning three generations under our care.
It’s what happens when you invest in their foundation early and keep building on it.
Common Reasons Newmarket Families Come to Us
Infants & Babies
- Colic and excessive crying
- Reflux and digestive difficulties
- Sleep challenges
- Breastfeeding and latch difficulties
- Torticollis and limited neck rotation
- Tongue tie and lip tie (pre and post release)
Children
- Neck pain from postural issues
- Ear infections and frequent colds
- Sports-related strains and injuries
- Attention and focus challenges
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Speech and articulation concerns
Teens
- Athletic injury recovery
- Back and shoulder pain
- Postural issues from growth spurts
- Device use (“text neck”)
- Headaches and migraines
- Stress-related tension
Deeper Support When You Need It
Some families visit us with concerns that go beyond prenatal care or pediatric chiropractic adjustments. We offer dedicated support in two areas that frequently come up when we care for kids:
Tongue Tie & TOTs Support
Pre and post-release bodywork, intraoral assessment using the PIPS Technique, and coordinated care with speech-language pathologists and dentists in the community. For families navigating tethered oral tissues at any stage.
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Breastfeeding Support
Latch difficulties, pain, poor transfer, unsettled feeding — we assess both mom and baby together to find what’s getting in the way and address it directly.
About Foster Family Chiropractic
We’ve been caring for families in Newmarket for over 20 years. Foster Family Chiropractic has been part of this community long enough to have adjusted parents and their kids, and in some cases, their kids’ kids.
Our clinic is located on the east side of Newmarket at 16945 Leslie St #17, just north of the Leslie and Mulock intersection and easily accessible by public transit. If you’re driving, free parking is right at the door, which matters even more when you’re in your third trimester or wrangling a toddler.
We proudly serve families across Newmarket, Aurora, Bogarttown, Armitage, Pleasantville, Stonehaven, and surrounding communities in York Region.
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Healthy Kids Start with a Healthy Nervous System
Families who start early stay longer, feel better, and get more out of every visit. Come in, show us where your child is at, and we’ll take it from there.
Your Questions, Answered
Is chiropractic care safe for babies?
Yes, when performed by a chiropractor with specific pediatric training, which all three of our doctors have. Adjustments for infants use very light fingertip pressure specifically adapted for small, developing bodies. No manipulation, no forceful movement.
How young can a baby be for their first visit?
We can safely examine and treat babies from birth. Many families bring their newborns in within the first days or weeks, if they are struggling with sleep, colic, or nursing difficulties. The sooner we can check, the sooner we can help (or give you the reassurance that everything looks great!)
Can chiropractic help my child sleep better?
Often yes. Tension in the upper neck can interfere with the nervous system’s ability to regulate sleep. When that tension is reduced, many parents notice their baby or child settles more easily and sleeps more restfully.
What are retained primitive reflexes and why do they matter?
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that help babies survive and develop in their earliest months. Ideally they integrate and fade away as the nervous system matures. When they don’t, it can show up later as coordination difficulties, sensory challenges, focus issues, or developmental delays. Chiropractic care can support the neurological integration process as part of a broader care plan.
Can chiropractic help my child get sick less often?
It can. The upper neck is closely connected to immune function. When there’s tension or misalignment in that area, it can affect how well the body responds to illness. Headaches, joint pain and other discomforts can also affect the quality of your child’s sleep and make falling asleep more difficult.
How many visits will my baby need?
Every baby has different needs. We will always be transparent with you regarding our recommendation for treatment. Our chiropractic team will tailor a treatment plan to the specific needs of your baby, and you will always know what is being treated and why.
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