Pediatric osteopathy for families in Simcoe County
Parents travel to BLOOM from Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Orillia, Alliston, Elmvale, and across the region because paediatric-focused osteopathic care, delivered with advanced training in biomechanics and neuroscience, is hard to find close to home.
Katie works with babies from the first weeks of life through the teenage years, with a practice built around precision, curiosity, and a deep respect for how small bodies grow.
WHAT I TREAT
Care for Every Stage of Life
From the first weeks of life through the teenage years, and the grown-ups raising them.
BABIES 0-12 MONTHS
What I see most
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Feeding and latch difficulties
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Flat head concerns (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly)
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Neck preference and torticollis
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Body tension and arching
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Tongue-tie pre and post-release support
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Reflux and digestive discomfort
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Unsettled babies
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Movement asymmetries
Visits are paced to your baby's comfort.
KIDS & TEENS
Growing bodies
Growing pains, posture, sports injuries, recurring ear infections, constipation, jaw tension, and scoliosis.
GROWN-UPS
The ones raising them
Pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic girdle pain, neck and back discomfort, and the wear of keeping up with small humans.
Clinical clarity. Modern osteopathy. Meaningful results.
Paediatric osteopathy isn't a softer version of adult treatment. It's a distinct skill set. One that depends on understanding developmental biomechanics, infant neurology, and how a body that's doubling in size responds to hands-on care.
Katie's training — an M.Sc. in Osteopathy, an M.Sc. in Biomechanics & Neuroscience, and a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics — shapes every session. You'll get clear explanations of what's happening in your child's body, treatment that responds to what it's actually telling us, and practical guidance you can use between visits.
No vague promises. No mystical language. Just careful, evidence-informed care.
How Osteopathy Works
THE FOUNDATIONS
Osteopathy examines how structure influences function. When movement is restricted - whether in a newborn's neck, a toddler's ribcage, or an adult's pelvis - the body compensates. Over time, this can ripple out to the rest of the body and affect comfort and function.
Hands-on treatment helps improve mobility, reduce strain, and support better movement patterns at any age.
"I went to Katie as a first time mom looking for relief for my three month old baby who always seemed to be in agony. I was not able to put him down and he had a hard time with breastfeeding. Even after our first session I noticed a huge improvement. These appointments have been life changing. They've made my baby feel much more comfortable in his body, his eating has improved drastically and they've given me so much peace."
Victoria, Angus
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"Katie is great! She has helped my newborn so much. He really enjoys his treatments too. He's calm and just goes with the motion. Highly recommend her services!"
Alex, Barrie
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