The Osteopathic Centre for Children offers a welcoming, open-plan clinic environment where babies, children, and expectant mothers are treated by experienced osteopaths. The Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC) is a UK charity offering specialist paediatric osteopathy to babies, children, teenagers, pre and postnatal women on a "donate-what-you-can basis" since 1991. Paediatric osteopathy is a non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical treatment for children. At the OCC we offer diagnosis, treatment, and – where appropriate – referral to other health professionals such as your doctor or midwife. Our qualified osteopaths specialise in the treatment of children 0-18 years of age, pregnant and postnatal women. After the initial consultation, we help you schedule any follow-ups as needed, with the same osteopath. We treat patients holistically, and look at the whole body, not just the presenting condition. Find us:
Osteopathic Centre for Children
Unit 1 Knot House, Brewery Square, London, SE1 2LF
Call 020 8875 5290 to book an appointment Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Support the OCC: "Gently making things better."
09/04/2026
Our osteopaths are suitably qualified to provide specialist treatment to support your pregnancy or the weeks/months shortly after giving birth.
During pregnancy, you may experience significant physical changes that can lead to discomfort. Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy can help by easing strain, improving mobility, and supporting the body’s natural function. Likewise, the rapid changes experienced in the body post-birth can also be cared for by our skilled osteopaths.
07/04/2026
OUR MISSION
We're proud to offer specialist osteopathic treatment to all families, regardless of whether they can pay towards the cost of treatment.
Sharing your experience of the Osteopathic Centre for Children Clinic is one of the best ways to help other people to understand how Paediatric Osteopathy could help their family. If you’re happy to share your story, please contact Rebecca at commsdevelopment@occ-fpo.org.uk.
30/03/2026
At the OCC, we don't just fix pain in the moment. Our osteopaths expertly identify any issues within the body as a whole.
Paediatric osteopathy focuses on:
✔️ Finding and treating the root cause
✔️ Preventing issues from coming back
✔️ Improving how your child's body moves and functions
✔️ Giving them the tools to take care of themselves
Book today by calling 0208 875 5290
27/03/2026
Here at the OCC, we welcome visits from other healthcare professionals to see what our specialist paediatric osteopaths do.
Midwife, lactation consultant, and tongue-tie practitioner Leonie described the experience "This felt a pertinent opportunity and fits in well with the type of care I offer as a midwife IBCLC and tongue tie practitioner. A lot of my job is assisting providing a holistic service to families and babies. Feeding issues can often be solved by bodywork and or positioning and attachment so getting good support in this period is very beneficial."
Thank you Leonie for coming, you're welcome back any time!
24/03/2026
BE INSPIRED
We'd like to take the moment to shout out two incredible fundraisers - Maili & Georgio - for running the Berlin Superhalf Marathon! We'll be cheering you on!
You too can fundraise for the Osteopathic Centre for Children!
Or if you would like to donate to Maili or Georgio's fundraisers, visit their JustGiving pages.
This course is primarily designed for osteopaths. We will explore and examine the various methods to improve concentration, centering, grounding, and the ability to interact in a crystal-clear manner with both our patients and ourselves. Our approach will incorporate insights, information, and methods from other disciplines, along with the wisdom and testimony of some old, esteemed and celebrated osteopaths who continue to guide us with their experience. We will tailor what we learn to the unique challenges faced by each participant, providing practical and useful solutions to create an even healthier and more nourishing working environment for all. It is now evident that the profession of osteopathy does not exist in isolation — the osteopath as an individual is central. It is therefore essential to recognise how the life we lead affects both our health and the well-being of our patients. The course aims to include both indoor and outdoor practices.
Kindness is at the heart of the OCC’s culture, demonstrated by the number of osteopaths volunteering, a peer-to-peer collaborative approach to treatment, and delivery of treatment on a donate-what-you-can basis.
Share your experience of Kindness at the OCC with us in the comments below!
17/03/2026
NEW BLOG POST
We've rounded up our most recent patient stories for you to read:
Feeding difficulties in babies
Teenage growing pains
Pregnancy discomfort
Complex needs
and more
What our patients have in common? Each family is receiving expert care and being supported holistically by our expert osteopaths.
Wishing all of our mums a very Happy Mother's Day!
Osteopathy can be helpful in relieving pregnancy-related discomfort. During pregnancy & childbirth, the body is required to adapt a great deal. Osteopathy gently enables the body to find balance and adapt to the changes of your body.
Visit occ-fpo.org.uk for more information
13/03/2026
Mum of two Vanessa has been coming to the Osteopathic Centre for Children for years.
Watch the video and find out what she likes best about the OCC. Share with us in the comments your favourite thing we do 👇️
10/03/2026
Osteopathy is holistic, patient-centred care that considers the whole body, focusing on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues function together.
The Osteopathic Centre for Children cares for kids from age 0-18, and perinatal mothers. Call 0208 875 5290 to book your appointment today!
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Since 1991 the Osteopathic Centre for Children has offered the very best paediatric osteopathy to children, babies and perinatal women, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
The OCC has become an internationally recognised centre of excellence, providing not only a free consultation and treatment clinic but also postgraduate specialist training and clinical research. We treat children holistically, and look at the whole child, not just the presenting condition.
We believe that paediatric osteopathy should not be a luxury treatment option only available to the wealthy, so unlike other osteopathy clinics we work on a donations basis – patients are treated for free at the point of need - with families making a donation to the charity instead.
Most of our patients are under 2 years old but we treat children and young people until they are 18, sometimes older if they have particularly complex needs. Pregnant women and new mums are another small but important part of our work. Our team takes the time to listen and treat the whole patient, often making onward referrals to other NHS services where other tests or treatments would be of benefit.
Our clinics are staffed by qualified osteopaths, some of whom are studying with us for their postgraduate Diploma of Paediatric Osteopathy – a rigorous 2-year clinical course, others tutoring and supervising with many years’ experience and training in the paediatric field.
Fundraising: Gently making things better. www.justgiving.com/osteopathiccfc/donate
