Who we are
The Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy offers expert care for babies, children, teens, and mothers on a "donate-what-you-can" basis. We also train skilled paediatric osteopaths and research how osteopathy helps people.
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What is Paediatric Osteopathy?
This is the specialism of using gentle osteopathic techniques specifically for treating babies, children, teens and perinatal mums. Our paediatric osteopaths look beyond conditions and take a holistic approach to a patient, using manual techniques to restore, maintain and support health and wellbeing. We don’t use any single osteopathic technique in our clinics – we draw on the relevant approaches that are gentle enough for babies and children, providing treatment that’s as individual as the patient. In young patients, the methods used are nearly always very gentle, but nonetheless powerful, requiring specialist skill and knowledge.
I feel great about bringing her, as there's something about the OCC that makes me feel confident that people here want to do something good and care about the patients.
Sandra Banks Mother
What we do
At the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy, our business is to deliver specialist paediatric osteopathy through our clinics to babies, children, teens (up to 18), pregnant and post-natal women (up to 6 treatments), all on a donate-what-you-can basis. We also train highly skilled osteopaths in the rigorous specialism of paediatrics and conduct research into the benefits of osteopathy.
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At the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy, all our teams are dedicated to providing patients with the very best experience and level of care when they visit our clinics. Our clinical team strive to deliver excellent osteopathic care for children, while also supporting and nurturing qualified osteopaths through their post-graduate qualification in paediatric osteopathy (either on the one-year Award in Paediatric Osteopathy, or on the two-year Diploma for Paediatric Osteopathy). Through an organisational commitment to evidencing the benefits of paediatric osteopathy, members of the clinical team collaborate with others to deliver meaningful research. The operational team is committed to supporting the clinical team as well as driving the business forward.
Work with us
Join the dedicated team at the Osteopathic Centre for Children and be part of a supportive, purpose-driven environment focused on making a real impact. Whether you're an experienced osteopath, educator, or part of our administrative team, working with us means contributing to high-quality care, education, and research that transforms lives.