Chiropractic care is a gentle treatment that can help with pediatric musculoskeletal health complaints including nursing difficulties (such as latching), muscle imbalances and spinal health, to name a few. Additionally, as the infant grows, tummy time and learning to hold their head up, sit, crawl and walk are all motor milestones that affect their development - and ones we want to monitor. As your child begins to explore and participate in regular childhood activities, injuries soon follow with bumps, bruises and tumbles. These are all important times to have your child examined by a chiropractor.

At your child’s appointment, the chiropractor will review their health history and perform a physical exam - which mostly includes observing them move and play - to determine the treatment necessary.

For treatment, chiropractic adjustive procedures are modified to appropriately fit a child’s age, size, and weight. Adjustments are both gentle and specific to your child’s developing spinal structures.

Pediatric massage at Bright is thoughtfully designed for little bodies. Using gentle, age-appropriate techniques, we help kids and youth release tension, support healthy development, and feel more at ease in their bodies. It's a calming, nurturing session tailored to meet each child exactly where they are.

Naturopathic medicine addresses your child’s healthcare with a bright and comprehensive approach by first determining the root cause of concern(s) prior to prescribing a safe, effective and individualized treatment plan. Our naturopath provides primary care for a wide array of health concerns that your child may be experiencing, such as skin conditions, gastrointestinal issues, ADHD, asthma, ear infections, and sleep issues, to name a few. So, whether there is need for increasing immunity to prevent colds and flus or building mental health resilience, our naturopath will use a combination of nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and/or dietary guidance to help your child feel healthy, happy and bright!

A Lactation Consultant provides support and guidance to parents to help reach their infant feeding goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner. Whether you are concerned about the latch, suspecting a tongue tie, experiencing pain or discomfort, wondering if babe is getting enough milk or if you should supplement with formula or bottle feed - our lactation consultant will arm you with knowledge and advice on how to navigate the personalized needs of you and your child.

Our Bright practitioner is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the highest accredited healthcare professional specializing in lactation support. Learn more about our Lactation Consultant here.

In child counselling, your child will work with a therapist in a safe, supportive environment to better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and navigate life's challenges. Therapy is tailored to your child's developmental stage and may include caregiver involvement to help reinforce progress at home. Common concerns addressed include anxiety, emotional regulation, ADHD, behavioural challenges, self-esteem, friendship difficulties, and family transitions. The goal is to help your child develop resilience, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive.

To learn more about if counselling may be right for your child, read the Bright blog: Helping Your Child Thrive: When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Teen.

Provided by Samantha Starr, MA, RP for children aged 7-12 years.

In teen counselling, adolescents work collaboratively with a therapist to explore the challenges they're facing and build practical strategies for managing them. Together, your teen and their Bright therapist will identify goals that reflect their unique needs and experiences.

Common concerns include anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where teens can develop insight, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence as they navigate adolescence.

To learn more about if counselling may be right for your teen, read the Bright blog: Helping Your Child Thrive: When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Teen.

Provided by Samantha Starr, MA, RP for teens aged 13-17 years.