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Chiropractic Care
Drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. The Webster technique can also help the fetus Improves the baby’s development and removes nerve interference Allows the baby room to move and develop without restricting the formation of the cranium, spine and skeletal structures Offers the baby room to move into the best birth position Improves fetal positioning, which decreases the chance of trauma during birth What causes a breech baby There can be many reasons for a baby to become breech. The most common is intra uterus constraint. The shape of the uterus is normally egg shaped and the heaviest part of the baby is the head. Those two factors will normally turn the baby’s head down. Call 858-792-7296 to schedule a chiropractic appointment with Dr. Bridgette Chelf! Helpful Links: Body Work for Breastfeeding Problems & Chiropractic Care for the Breastfeeding...
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Tongue Tie
Among breastfeeding specialists today, tongue tie has emerged as a recognized cause of breastfeeding difficulties. It is present in 15-25% of newborns. Tongue Tie accounts for 25-60% of all breastfeeding problems in newborns. But, many mothers are unaware of what it is or what problems for mother and baby can result from it. If you are struggling with a painful latch, sore or damaged nipples, have a baby who is not thriving or gaining weight adequately, or have a low milk supply, it is possible your baby has a lip or tongue tie that is affecting the nursing relationship. We can help! Please contact us for an evaluation and support. We want all women to have a pain-free, enjoyable, fulfilling nursing relationship. Breastfeeding Information and Articles Tongue-Tie and...
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Testimonials
Katie’s Experience: My family was initially referred to Dr. Chelf to treat feeding and language difficulties caused by my infant son’s posterior tongue tie, a congenital birth defect that restricts movement of the tongue. In spite of three frenectomies, my son Logan continued to struggle with breastfeeding and was assessed as having a greater than 50% delay in communication at the age of 6 months. I had never heard of cranial sacral therapy prior to working with my lactation consultant, and I was skeptical about what it could –or couldn’t–do for my son. Suffice it to say, Dr. Chelf quickly made a believer out of me. After just three visits to Ocean Wellness, our nursing experience was substantially and unequivocally improved. Logan’s tongue felt truly liberated at breast for the first time since birth, and he was able to latch on for an extended period of time without the use of a nipple shield and without causing trauma to my nipples. But the progress did not end there. To my husband and I’s delight, Logan began vocalizing complex vowel-consonant combinations shortly after his first appointment with Dr. Chelf, and a recent assessment by a child development specialist showed a 25% increase in his overall verbal skills. That’s 25% in just 6 weeks! His oral defensiveness has also significantly diminished, and he is now sampling a wide variety of solids and textures with ease. Eating and nursing are finally pleasurable experiences for our family, all because of Dr. Chelf. She is truly a remarkable healer, and we are eternally grateful to have found her. It is with greatenthusiasm that I recommend OceanWellness and Dr. Chelf for all of your family’s bodywork needs. In her hands, healing is possible! Cynthia’s Experience: I am very fortunate to have...
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Pregnancy
Webster Technique Dr. Bridget Chelf, DC is a certified practitioner of the Webster’s Technique Before pregnancy Optimizes balance and symmetry at the pelvis Aligns spine Improves nervous system function During pregnancy Can prevent or correct a breech presentation Prepares pelvis for an easier pregnancy Removes tension on the ligaments that support the uterus, restoring the egg shape design Improves nervous system function Reduces low back pain allows for a safer, easier birth by decreasing the potential for for manual intervention Is a good option for high risk and multiple birth pregnancies What symptoms can be relieved Low back pain Mid back pain Hip pain Headaches Fatigue Nausea Leg pain Pelvic pain Unirary discomfort The Webster technique can also help the fetus Improves the baby’s development and removes nerve interference Allows the baby room to move and develop without restricting the formation of the cranium, spine and skeletal structures Offers the baby room to move into the best birth position Improves fetal positioning, which decreases the chance of trauma during birth What causes a breech baby There can be many reasons for a baby to become breech. The most common is intra uterus constraint. The shape of the uterus is normally egg shaped and the heaviest part of the baby is the head. Those two factors will normally turn the baby’s head down. Animal Mothers Mother1 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled1-2wytcvct6vxgq68zki6qyy.jpeg Mother13 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled13-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother14 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled14-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother15 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled15-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother16 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled16-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother17 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled17-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother18 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled18-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother19 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled19-2wytcvhc16gni7zuyddekq.jpeg Mother20 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled20-2wytcvluvgzua9qqc8k26i.jpeg Mother21 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled21-2wytcvluvgzua9qqc8k26i.jpeg Mother12 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled12-2wytcvct6vxgq68zki6qyy.jpeg Mother11 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled11-2wytcvct6vxgq68zki6qyy.jpeg Mother2 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled2-2wytcvluvgzua9qqc8k26i.jpeg Mother3 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled3-2wytcvqdprj12bhlq3qpsa.jpeg Mother4 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled4-2wytcvuwk227ud8h3yxde2.jpeg Mother5 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled5-2wytcw3y8n4legq7vpaolm.jpeg Mother6 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled6-2wytcw3y8n4legq7vpaolm.jpeg Mother7 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled7-2wytcw3y8n4legq7vpaolm.jpeg Mother8 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled8-2wytcw3y8n4legq7vpaolm.jpeg Mother9 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled9-2wytcw3y8n4legq7vpaolm.jpeg Mother10 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled10-2wytcvct6vxgq68zki6qyy.jpeg Mother22 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled22-2wytcvluvgzua9qqc8k26i.jpeg Mother23 http://www.oceanwellness.info/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Untitled23-2wytcvluvgzua9qqc8k26i.jpeg...
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Pediatric Acupuncture
Acupuncture for children is one component of holistic pediatric health care and has been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics to safely help kids feel better. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used for thousands of years in China and other parts of Asia, to treat a wide variety of common childhood illnesses. As acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have gained acceptance and popularity in the United States for adults, it is only natural that we look to these safe and effective treatments for our children as well. Today’s children face a wide range of health concerns as the incidence of allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and food sensitivities are on the rise, despite increased access to health care. Acupuncture and herbal medicine offer a cost effective and safe alternative to masking symptoms with life-long use of pharmaceutical drugs. By addressing each child as an individual whose body is out of balance, we look to the root cause of these imbalances, using a variety of gentle therapies to stimulate your child’s body to heal itself. Laura finds great joy in treating babies and children with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She believes that each child is unique, with their own individual needs that must be addressed to regain and maintain optimum health and wellness. Often this individuality can be overlooked in the western medical setting and generic treatments often fail to address your child’s personal challenges. By working within a holistic model and utilizing gentle methods to obtain lasting results, Laura strives to create trust and partnership with your family and child that ultimatiley lead to a state of optimum health, and creating a strong fondation for life long well-being. Although acupuncture and herbal medicine are not a substitute...
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Massage Therapy
Ocean Wellness offers multiple styles of massage services for all parts of motherhood Fertility Massage Helps to restore the uterus to its normal position and shape Improves circulation to the reproductive organs Improved circulation brings fresh oxygenated blood and nutrients to the organs Helps to loosen scar tissue and clear blockages to the Fallopian tubes Helps relax a stomach that is hardened from stress or digestive issues Promotes liver health to process toxins from the body Helps to improve digestive health and nutrient absorption by promoting small intestine health Helps to eliminate impacted feces in the large intestine Helps with balancing hormones Infant Massage Feedings are digested better, which may be helpful for your baby to gain weight easier and faster Stimulating the nervous system may help build muscle tone, coordination and brain functioning as well as calming the entire nervous system down which can lead to deeper more restful sleep. It will facilitate forming positive emotional bonds with your baby as you provide this one on one activity with your baby. It will increase baby’s circulation which may help speed up healing of birth related trauma. The immune system is stimulated through the skin by at least five minutes of rubbing...
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Pregnancy Services
Dr. Bridgette Chelf, DC is a certified practitioner of the Webster’s Technique
Client Testimonials
