Latching & nursing comfort
Tension patterns from birth can make one side harder than the other. Gentle cranial and upper-neck work often helps.
Pediatric chiropractic
Gentle care for your littlest ones
Pediatric chiropractic at Full Circle is gentle, specific, and neurologically-focused. Infant adjustments use about two ounces of fingertip pressure — no twisting, no popping, and usually no waking up.
Why parents come in
Common reasons families bring their kids
Chiropractic care doesn't treat conditions — it supports how your child's nervous system is working so their body can do what it's designed to do. Parents most often come in with questions about:
Sleep & settling
A nervous system stuck in high alert has a hard time winding down. We look at how your baby is adapting.
Digestion & tummy time
Gassiness, reflux-like discomfort, and tummy-time protests are common reasons parents ask for a check.
Milestones & movement
Rolling, crawling, and head control all depend on how well the nervous system is coordinating movement.
Big-kid wellness
Sports, backpacks, screens, and growth spurts — older kids get gentle care too.
Just checking
Many families come in simply to make sure their child is developing and adapting well.
Reassurance
What an infant adjustment actually feels like
Dr. Shannon uses about the same pressure you'd use to check whether a tomato is ripe. Sometimes it's a fingertip held on one spot for a few seconds. Sometimes it's a small handheld instrument that makes a soft click.
You'll always be right there, holding your baby or standing beside the table, and everything will be explained before it happens.
Ready to get started?
Book your little one's first visit — or bring them along to your own appointment.
Answers for families
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents ask before that first pediatric visit.
Is chiropractic care safe for babies and children?
Yes. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are extremely gentle — roughly the pressure you'd use to check a ripe tomato. There is no twisting, no popping, and no forceful movement with infants, and Dr. Shannon is PX Docs and ICPA pediatric certified.
Does adjusting a baby hurt?
No. Most babies sleep through their adjustment or simply look around. Care uses light, sustained fingertip contact and, when helpful, a small low-force instrument.
Why would a child need to see a chiropractor?
Parents commonly bring kids in around latching and nursing comfort, sleep, digestion and tummy time, movement milestones, and general wellness. Care supports how the nervous system is functioning rather than treating a diagnosis.
How soon after birth can my baby be checked?
Babies can be checked within their first days. Birth is a big physical event, and an early check is a gentle way to see how your newborn is adapting.
What happens at my child's first visit?
We talk through your pregnancy, birth story, feeding, and sleep, then Dr. Shannon does a gentle neurological and movement exam. If an adjustment is appropriate, it usually takes less than a minute.
Do older kids get adjusted differently than babies?
Yes. Technique is matched to age and size, from fingertip pressure for newborns to instrument-assisted or manual adjustments for bigger kids.