Chiropractors for Children

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Chiropractor for Children

A Chiropractic session with Family Tree Health can cover:

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Post-birth checks
  • Scoliosis assessments
  • Head shape assessments
  • Lifestyle assessments (eg. screen time, physical activity)
  • Developmental assessments
  • Nutritional assessments

Family Tree’s Chiropractor for Children seeks to help families raise happier, healthier, straighter and stronger children

Dr Paul Chamberlain

(MAICE, 2023), BChiroSc, BAppSc(Clin), BSc(Hons), MACA

A wealth of Child Chiropractic experience

Dr Chamberlain has been a chiropractor since 1999.

Practising in a child-focused setting since 2003, after studying a Fellowship of Chiropractic Paediatrics in Melbourne. 

Dr Chamberlain has:

  • Lectured at undergraduate and post-graduate level in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand in the field of chiropractic paediatrics for over 20 years.
  • Also a member of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia, with past positions on the Victorian branch’s Professional Standards Committee.
  • Opened the Family Tree Health centre in Greensborough in July 2013. 
About

Paul is married to Osteopath, Dr Clare Isaac

Dr Clare Chamberlain (nee Isaac) brings her skills as a mother of four, and osteopath, to the household. Clare also works at their Greensborough Centre as an Osteopath on Wednesday and Friday.

The result is a family growing together in knowledge and understanding of paediatric and family care. Also, Paul and Clare understand which children are better suited to an Osteopath, and which should see a Chiropractor.

Caring for parents

While caring for children, Dr Chamberlain is focussed on making the whole experience as comfortable for the parents as possible. Using a holistic approach, he is committed to enganging parents in their child’s chiropractic care.

This is done through a clearly communicated explanation of any issues, and making himself available to all families on the phone, and via email.

Well connected

Chiropractors readily refer children to paediatricians, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, and complementary health practitioners, such as osteopaths, naturopaths, homeopaths, acupuncturists, psychologists, and myotherapists.

We have two fantastic Psychologists, a Counsellor, and Osteopath working at the Tree.

Family Tree Health has a broad range of paediatric services on site. All are experienced, and able to assist the range of children’s needs. The internal referral network is seamless, and makes it easy to co-manage children.

Four children!

Dr Chamberlain has four children aged 12 to 19 years. He said “Our children have taught us the intricacies of paediatrics beyond the textbook. We believe the result is an enhanced holistic approach to care.

Also, we understand why parents and patients sometimes run late…”

Dr Melissa Car

Family Chiropractor

Melissa’s passion is health and wellbeing, and inspiring people to reach their full potential both physically and mentally.  

Her vision is to inspire the community to expand their awareness about health and well-being, and our body’s innate healing ability through a healthy functioning nervous system. 

Melissa is committed to her own learning and self development through reading research on chiropractic, physiotherapy and osteopathy and attending seminars on techniques.  Techniques that she currently uses are SOT (Sacral Occipital Technique), Network Spinal Analysis, Activator, Thompson drop piece and Diversified.

Melissa enjoys caring for people of all ages and encourages them to get adjusted regularly.

When not spending time with her family, she enjoys regular walks in the park, dancing and reading. She is also a member of Lord Somers Camp and Powerhouse which is a volunteer led organisation united in serving others.

Dr Chiara Layton

Family Chiropractor

Chiara is passionate about helping families thrive in their health and wellbeing by providing gentle, holistic Chiropractic care. Her approach is rooted in the belief that the body has an incredible ability to heal itself when given the right support. Her goal is to walk with you on your journey to wellness, and guide you in making informed and intuitive decisions for the health of you and your family. As a mother herself, Chiara has a special interest in supporting the growth and development of babies and children, and is dedicated to supporting mothers in their parenting journey, through preconception, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Chiara is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and has completed a two-year postgraduate Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.
 
Chiara has trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), cranial therapies, manual therapies, soft-tissue therapy, yoga, and has had previous experience as a personal trainer, enabling her to tailor care to the individual. She is also certified in Webster Technique, further enhancing her ability to support pregnant women in maintaining balance in their body and nervous system in preparation for labour and birth. Outside of practice, Chiara loves spending time outdoors with her family (and beloved Border Collie). You will most likely find them pottering in the garden, swimming in the ocean, seeking out new adventures and sipping tea from their extensive tea collection. Chiara looks forward to supporting you on your journey.