Gentle, specific care for babies and children
Dr. Barker holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric and Family Chiropractic. The office sees babies and kids every day, and the team loves them.
How is a child's adjustment different?
Very. At our Meridian clinic the pressure used for an infant is about what you would use to check whether an avocado is ripe. There is no twisting or cracking; the doctor uses light, specific contacts matched to the child's size and the findings from the exam.
Dr. Barker holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric and Family Chiropractic, so the care your child receives here is specialized, not scaled-down adult care.
What do parents bring their children in for?
Parents commonly raise sleep, settling, feeding and posture concerns, kids who are very active and take tumbles, and the general question of how a developing nervous system is adapting. The first visit is the same careful process as for adults, with a child-specific intake form, and the doctors will tell you plainly if something is outside chiropractic scope and needs another provider.
We see children from their first day of life: newborns, babies, kids and teens.
Questions parents ask
Is chiropractic safe for babies?
Pediatric adjustments at Bonfire use very light pressure and are performed by a doctor with specific pediatric training. Every child is examined first, and the doctors will say so if care is not appropriate.
Do I stay with my child?
Yes, always. Many adjustments happen with the child on a parent's lap.
Are X-rays taken on children?
Only when the exam gives a clinical reason. Most pediatric visits do not involve imaging.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Talk with a qualified healthcare provider about your own situation, and never stop a prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it.