Wellbaby Client Testimonials

"Our daughter, Chloe was born at 36 weeks and the first six weeks for us were relatively easy with her mainly sleeping and eating. We were finding life with a newborn not too tricky! However, at around 6 weeks everything changed and she would scream for hours each day and seemed to be in a lot of pain.

Also at this time, she would scream each time we placed her on her back so we were holding her 24/7 which meant that we were very sleep deprived parents. She also hated going in the car or buggy so we were very house bound. We took her to the GP to check everything was okay and she said she was presenting colic like symptoms and she would grow out of it by 12 weeks.

I couldn't imagine her spending another 6 weeks screaming for hours each day and holding her all night! At this time, I looked into different options we could try to help her out and I contacted WellBaby Osteopaths. I was really nervous taking Chloe in the car to the first appointment as she still screamed and would get in such a state but I was willing to do this in the hope that the osteo could help.

We meet with the osteopath from Wellbaby and they were fantastic - I really appreciated that I could feed our daughter while the osteopath treated Chloe. It was amazing to note the difference in Chloe during the treatment - she completely relaxed and by the end of the treatment was fast asleep.

After this first treatment, Chloe didn't seem any better but the Wellbaby osteopath had explained that most babies see some improvement after the 2nd or 3rd treatment.

After the 2nd treatment and each following treatment Chloe really improved. The Wellbaby osteopath worked on trying to reduce the amount of air Chloe was swallowing during feeding as this was causing the excessive wind/tummy issues she was having.

After 5 treatments, Chloe was enjoying the car and falling asleep in it, sleeping in her bassinet again and was a really happy girl! I would highly recommend WellBaby osteopaths for your baby. I really appreciated the holistic view that they took with us - they went above and beyond just treating Chloe. They recommended that I use baby probiotics with Chloe and this seemed to really help. The Wellbaby osteopath also very kindly lent me her ring sling to try out with Chloe. Many thanks."
Sarah, Mother

"After having an assisted delivery with the use of a ventouse suction cap I was advised by my midwife and friends to have Nathaniel checked over by an osteopath. Our son also had problem with wind and would scream and scream in the first few weeks. The Wellbaby osteopaths were was gentle with Nathaniel and he even went to sleep while they worked on him, the problems of wind eased significantly after each treatment and they were able to work through his head neck and spine affected by the delivery."
Glenys, Budget Advisor

"I have been taking my 8 week old daughter to see the Wellbaby osteopaths for about 5 weeks now. I decided to try Wellbaby after a recommendation from my midwife. Lucy was very unsettled from day one and had bad stomach pains due to colic. She spent about 85 percent of her waking time crying. Following feeds it would take a good half hour of winding and crying to settle her. Nights were generally worse and we had a few days in a row of 8-10 hours of constant crying which was very upsetting for us and her. We are first time parents and really were not sure what to do. I tried a large number of treatments from chamomile drops to prescribed drugs from the doctor none of which really helped much. I would have to say the change in Lucy has been nothing short of amazing! She is a different baby, happy while awake and generally 5-6 hours of good sleep at night. The crying is down to about 10 percent of the time and usually when overtired or going off to sleep. She is still having treatments and at times still gets pains but nothing like what we were experiencing with her. The osteopaths have always been helpful, professional and so caring with Lucy. They identified areas that needed work including her throat, neck and shoulders and down through her left side. The osteopath’s approach is gentle and careful which means Lucy is very happy going to see them. Lucy now gulps less air which means her colic is not nearly as bad, we are still working on all areas but the improvement already is immense. The Wellbaby osteopaths go above and beyond, and took time to research other approaches that may help Lucy. I would not hesitate to recommend the Wellbaby Osteopaths! "
Sara, Teacher

"We visited the osteopaths at Wellbaby for a number of concerns with our son Alex (8 weeks old). He had spent the first four nights in NICU with a suspected infection. He underwent a number of tests along with a dose of antibiotics and he seemed to recover a few days later. However he wasn’t feeding properly, would take down a lot of air and was very unsettled. He wouldn’t sleep during the day and took hours to feed and settle at night. Even with medication to help with his reflux he still wasn’t settling so we sort help from the Wellbaby osteopaths. They were excellent, they explained to me throughout the treatments what they were doing and why. This helped me to understand what was causing the issues and how they were able to work towards resolving them. Alex was so relaxed during the treatments you could see he enjoyed them! It only took a few sessions to notice a significant difference. Alex was sleeping during the day and a lot more settled in general. He didn’t gulp down air during feeds like he used to and therefore fed much better. We are so pleased with the outcome from his treatments and I would highly recommend the Wellbaby osteopaths to anyone. If there are any issues that we as a family have in the future I will not hesitate to call them again."
Naomi, Mother

"I took our 4 week old daughter to Wellbaby initially because she seemed to be very uncomfortable when passing bowel motions. The Wellbaby osteopaths were wonderfully gentle with her, making me feel very confident of her being in their hands. Her first assessment showed she was tight down one side of her body, which was what was causing her to favor lying on one side of her head when she slept, and a tight tummy. So it was these areas that were worked on. After each session our little one was a lot more comfortable in the tummy department and cumulatively over the weeks her discomfort decreased to none. Also work on loosening up the right side of her neck and back resulted in her being happy to lie with her head to either side when she slept. We had a bit of a colic battle during this time as well which the Wellbaby osteopaths were able to help with, both in their treatment of our daughter and holistic discussions about the problem. As a first time mother I was a little nervous taking her along, but I was quickly put at ease on meeting the Wellbaby osteopaths, they treated her so very carefully and kindly. I would highly recommend anyone to see the Wellbaby team, they are warm, friendly and professional. "
Louise, Training Advisor

"After a long difficult birth, my little boy was born with the aid of a ventouse, he had the cord wrapped twice around his neck and was a little stunned. He was quite an unsettled baby and had problems with reflux and wind, a friend of mine suggested I take him to an osteopath so after a little bit of research I booked him in at the Wellbaby clinic. The difference has been amazing, he has had three treatments and has got better and better each time. He's much more settled and happy and his sleep has really improved. Taking Archie to Wellbaby was the best decision I have made and I would really recommend it to anyone. The Wellbaby osteopaths have been amazing, very calm and patient and gentle. Thank you so much."
Tania, Mother

"The Osteopaths of Wellbaby has helped our boys over the first few years after falling from the jungle gym and during periods of growth spurts. It has made a huge difference in knowing that their bodies are set for future development. Brenda and I use the Wellbaby osteopaths to deal with the aches and pains of life and following exercising. Brenda has also found osteopathy good for the aches and pains as her body adjusted to pregnancy."
Benny, Engineer

"The Wellbaby osteopaths are instinctual and diagnostic. They can quickly diagnose the issues and works with the body to provide a pain-free treatment and recovery, and in my daughter’s case – preventative treatment. We originally sought out the Wellbaby osteopaths for their cranial osteopathic work on babies and for some post-natal care. Their excellent of treatment my entire family has been both warm and extremely beneficial."
Stacey, Mother

"I brought my 11 year old daughter to see the Wellbaby osteopaths, regarding a recurrently sprained ankle which was taking a long time to heal. She had been limping for months, and we were wondering if it was ever going to come right. The Wellbaby osteopaths were very gentle, unhurried and thorough in their assessment. They explained how they thought the injury had occurred, and gave us strategies to help with healing and exercises for the prevention of further sprains, by dealing with the under-lying cause. We noticed rapid improvement, and the problem was solved within weeks. There has been no recurrence of the problem."
Kay, Midwife

"On September 13 2009 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was our pride and joy and completed our family by adding a sister to our two wonderful boys. Alexia cried for the first few days as new born babies do, but this crying increased in magnitude and frequency. She was then diagnosed with silent reflux. Whilst the conventional medicine for this Gaviscon and later she was put on to Losec I knew immediately that we needed to get her to the Wellbaby osteopaths as soon as possible. We live approximately 3 hours from Auckland, so we rang family and told them we were coming to visit and accordingly got hold of the Wellbaby osteopaths to arrange an appointment. The Wellbaby osteopaths have treated my husband, 4 year old and myself and I knew they were the people to see with Alexia (our new 1week old baby - at the time). The Wellbaby osteopaths always display the utmost professionalism. Their calm, quiet and gentle manner is always soothing and instantly puts you at ease. I knew that my baby would respond well to this. The Wellbaby osteopaths are also exceptional at what they do. They identified the problem and treat accordingly. They talk you through everything that they feel and what they are doing and why they are doing it. As a parent your natural instinct is to protect your children. With the Wellbaby osteopaths there is never any feeling of anxiousness or not knowing only a sense of complete trust with their care of my children. The Wellbaby osteopaths treated Alexia for her reflux and over the next few months we attempted to make regular trips to Auckland so that they could follow up. Alexia was always more comfortable and relaxed after her visits to the Wellbaby osteopaths, and I only wish we could have packed them in our car and taken them home. I would never and have never hesitated to recommend the Wellbaby osteopaths for treatment and they would always be my first choice. Their handling and treatment of our beautiful baby girl was truly exceptional and now 5 months on she is beginning to come right. We will continue to ensure that we see the Wellbaby osteopaths every time we visit Auckland to continue her care and know that they will look after her health and well being as if she was their own."
Phillippa, Mother

"I bought my 9-week-old baby boy to Wellbaby osteopaths on the recommendation of my midwife as he was suffering from reflux. My GP prescribed Gaviscon and wanted to give him Losec but I was apprehensive about giving an infant a powerful drug. I was interested in trying osteopathy because I wanted to treat the source of his reflux, not just his symptoms. The Wellbaby osteopaths were professional and thorough when asking questions about my diet, birth, and our day-to-day routine. They made me think about further ways to help treat his reflux as a holistic approach to his wellness - such as changes to the acidity levels of fruit I was eating, swapping oranges for bananas etc. Oliver and I have been to see the Wellbaby osteopaths three times. After his first appointment he was down from two or three Gaviscon a day to one. He is now a pain free bubbly bouncing boy who enjoys his food! The Wellbaby Osteopath listened to Ollie’s needs and would adjust positions and treatment based on his comfort and temperament on the given day. I feel empowered that my decision to seek a holistic approach to his reflux has reaped such wonderful results - and I have less washing to do from a spewy baby! I would not hesitate to recommend the Wellbaby osteopaths to anyone; trust your instincts and give alternative options a go."
Hannah, Journalist