A visit with a baby chiropractor in Royal Oak looks nothing like what most people picture. At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, a visit can include a toy, a song, a silly face or a nap, and we use "light, specific pressure matched to your child's size." There is no popping or cracking.
What does a visit with a baby chiropractor in Royal Oak look like?
It looks like a relaxed visit built around your child, not a rigid routine. "We get asked about it almost every week at Van Every," so here is what a visit can look like:
- Sometimes baby plays with a toy.
- Sometimes baby lies on the table while we sing or make silly faces.
- Sometimes tummy time happens right on Mom or Dad's chest.
- Sometimes we follow a busy toddler around the room.
- And sometimes they sleep right through it.
We said it simply: "Adjusting a baby looks nothing like what most people picture." Every child arrives in a different mood, so no two visits look exactly alike.
Is adjusting a baby gentle?
Yes. Pediatric adjustments are gentle. "There is no popping or cracking, just light, specific pressure matched to your child's size."
A newborn and a busy toddler are very different sizes, so the pressure is matched to the child in front of us. You can read more about how we care for kids on our pediatric chiropractic page.
What if my child is crying, hungry or on the move?
That is part of the visit, and it does not stop us. "We meet your little one wherever they are that day, tears and snack breaks included."
Sometimes that means a baby who is content on the table. Other times "Sometimes we follow a busy toddler around the room." You do not need a calm, sleepy baby to book a first visit.
Who sees babies and children at Van Every in Royal Oak?
All three of our doctors, Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner, see babies, children and pregnant patients, and all three do all of our techniques. You can meet each of them on our meet the doctors page, and read about newborn and infant chiropractic care at our office.
Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, and families come to see us from nearby towns including Troy, Ferndale, Berkley and Clawson.
To book, call or text (248) 616-0900 or book online.
Frequently asked questions
Does adjusting a baby involve popping or cracking?
No. We said there is no popping or cracking, just light, specific pressure matched to your child's size. Pediatric adjustments at our Royal Oak office are gentle, and the pressure fits the size of your baby or toddler, whether they are a newborn or already walking.
What happens during a baby's visit?
It depends on the day. Sometimes baby plays with a toy, sometimes baby lies on the table while we sing or make silly faces, sometimes tummy time happens right on Mom or Dad's chest, and sometimes baby sleeps right through it. We follow your child's lead.
What if my toddler will not sit still?
That is fine. Sometimes we follow a busy toddler around the room, and we meet your little one wherever they are that day, tears and snack breaks included. Our Royal Oak doctors work with the child who comes in, not the child we wish would hold still.
How do I book a first visit?
Call or text (248) 616-0900 to book a first visit. Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, and you can also schedule online through our website. All three of our doctors, Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner, see babies and children.
