GENTLE CARE FOR BABIES · SYDNEY CBD
A gentle beginning for your baby’s nervous system.
Dr Euan McMillan offers Network Spinal, a light, precise approach that works with your baby’s nervous system, developed for adults and adapted here with age-appropriate care for infants.
The first year, from the nervous system’s point of view
Birth is a major physical event, and the months that follow bring rapid, continuous change: new movement, new positions, and new demands on a still-developing nervous system. Some parents come in simply wanting to support their baby through this stage from as early as possible. Others come in because something about how their baby is settling has them wondering whether extra support might help.
Either way, the approach stays the same: light, precise contacts that work with the nervous system, at a pace suited to a baby’s size and stage.
How this differs from an adult adjustment
The contacts used with babies are extremely light, closer to the pressure used to test the ripeness of a piece of fruit than anything resembling a typical adult chiropractic adjustment. No force or manipulation of the kind used with adults is involved. Sessions are shorter, unhurried, and structured around your baby’s comfort, with plenty of room to pause, feed, or settle as needed.
How a session works
Settle in
You and your baby are welcomed into a quiet, unhurried space. There’s no rush to begin until your baby feels ready.
Gentle assessment
Dr Euan observes how your baby is moving, resting, and holding tension, and talks you through what he’s noticing as he goes.
Light contact
Using precise, extremely light contacts, Dr Euan works with your baby’s nervous system at whatever pace your baby sets.
An important note for parents
This approach is not a treatment for a specific diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for your baby’s usual medical care. If you have a specific medical concern, please continue to see your GP or paediatrician, alongside any care here. Dr Euan is always happy to talk through your baby’s situation before you book, so you know what to expect.
Common questions
Is chiropractic care safe for babies?
The approach used with babies at WellWellWell Sydney is Network Spinal, adapted for a baby’s smaller, more delicate frame. The contacts are extremely light, similar in pressure to testing the ripeness of fruit, and no force or manipulation of the kind used with adults is involved. Dr Euan will always explain what he’s doing and check in with you throughout. If you have any concerns, it’s worth discussing them directly with him before your first visit, and continuing to see your GP or paediatrician for any medical concerns.
What age can I bring my baby in?
There’s no strict age cutoff. Parents bring babies in from the first weeks of life through to toddlerhood. Dr Euan will assess what’s appropriate for your baby’s stage and adjust his approach accordingly.
Do I need a referral from my GP or paediatrician?
No referral is needed to book a first visit. If your baby has an existing medical concern, it’s a good idea to keep your GP or paediatrician in the loop alongside any care here.
What happens at the first visit?
The first visit starts with a conversation about your baby and your family, followed by a gentle assessment and, where appropriate, a first session of light contact. Dr Euan will talk you through everything as it happens, and there’s never any pressure to rush.
How is this different from a paediatric physiotherapist or osteopath?
Network Spinal is a distinct approach with its own training and method, focused specifically on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. Some families use it alongside physiotherapy or osteopathy, depending on what their baby needs.
Can I stay with my baby during the session?
Yes. You’re with your baby the entire time, and sessions are structured around your baby’s comfort, including pausing for feeding or settling whenever needed.
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