Gentle Chiropractic Care for Newborns and Babies in Franklin
Shakti Chiropractic offers gentle, low force chiropractic care for newborns and babies under one year old in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Shivani Patel examines your baby with care, explains what she finds in plain words, and works alongside your pediatrician or midwife.
Why parents come to see us
Parents come to Shakti for many reasons. Some have questions about how their baby turns their head, feeds or settles to sleep. Some want a newborn check after a long or fast birth. Some simply want a gentle look from a doctor trained to work with babies. Dr. Shivani listens first, then tells you honestly whether chiropractic care is a good fit for your baby.
What happens at your baby's first visit
We talk. You share your pregnancy and birth story, how your baby feeds and sleeps, and any questions you have.
A gentle exam. Dr. Shivani looks at how your baby moves and holds themselves, and checks the spine, hips, head and neck with very light touch.
Plain answers. She explains what she finds in everyday words, so you know exactly what is going on.
A simple plan. If care is a good fit, she recommends a plan. If something is outside chiropractic care, she points you to your pediatrician or another provider.
What gentle really means
Care for babies uses very light pressure, nothing like an adult adjustment. Dr. Shivani goes at your baby's pace. You are welcome to feed, hold and soothe your baby during the visit, and we pause any time your baby needs a break.
Training you can ask about
Dr. Shivani has advanced training in pediatric chiropractic care and holds Webster and Perinatal certification through the ICPA. She is also trained in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) through SORSI and Peak Potential Institute, a low force approach that looks at how the pelvis, spine and skull work together.
Gentle cranial work
Dr. Shivani also offers cranial work, a light, hands on approach to the head and the structures around it. She explains what she is doing as she goes, and she will tell you if she thinks your baby would be better served elsewhere.
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Care for babies is very gentle and uses light pressure. Dr. Shivani starts with a full history and exam, and she will tell you if your baby should see a medical provider instead.
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Newborns are welcome. Share your baby's birth story when you book and Dr. Shivani will plan the visit around your baby.
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Bring your baby, a comfort or feeding item, and your questions. If you have notes about your birth or your baby's feeding, bring those too.
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Some babies fuss, especially if they are tired or hungry. We go at your baby's pace and pause whenever needed.
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Yes. With your permission, we are happy to share notes with your pediatrician, and we refer you when something is outside chiropractic care.
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Cranial work is a light, hands on approach to the head and the structures around it. Dr. Shivani uses it gently and explains what she is doing at every step.
Newborns, babies and older children
Dr. Shivani's focus is newborns and babies under one year. If you have an older child, reach out and she will tell you honestly whether she is the right fit.
Ready to bring your baby in?
Book online, or send us a question first. We are happy to help.