Pediatric Chiropractic
Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Aurora, Ohio
From a fussy newborn to a teenager after a sports injury, Dr. Lauren Mayes provides gentle chiropractic care for children of every age in Aurora, addressing colic, ear infections, sleep issues, and growing pains with a light, age-appropriate touch.
Why Families Bring Their Kids In
What Pediatric Chiropractic Care Can Help With.
Childhood is full of falls, growth spurts, and developmental milestones, all of which can affect a child's spine and nervous system. Dr. Mayes examines each child individually and uses only the light pressure appropriate for their age and size, never the force used on an adult adjustment.
Colic and excessive crying in infants
Recurring ear infections and sleep disturbances
Digestive issues and general fussiness
Scoliosis screening, headaches, and sports injuries in older kids
Growing pains as children move through developmental stages
Led by Dr. Lauren Mayes
Advanced Training, Built for Kids.
Dr. Lauren Mayes completed Life University's full advanced pediatric coursework track under a nationally respected ICPA-certified instructor, well beyond the standard chiropractic curriculum. That training shows up in how she works with children: a light touch for infants, playful and reassuring communication for toddlers, and straightforward, respectful conversation with teenagers about their own bodies and recovery. Parents are welcome to stay in the room for the entire visit, and Dr. Mayes explains every step before she takes it, so nothing about the visit feels like a surprise to your child. Many families who start with prenatal chiropractic care continue seamlessly into pediatric visits with the same doctor once their baby arrives.
Light, Age-Appropriate Touch
Pressure Adapted to Every Age and Stage.
From a light touch for infants to straightforward conversation with teenagers, Dr. Mayes adjusts her approach and pressure for every child. Parents are welcome to stay in the room for the entire visit.
Your Child's First Visit
What Happens at Your Child's First Appointment?
A first pediatric visit at Explore Family Chiropractic is a 3-part appointment: a parent conversation, a gentle exam, and, when appropriate, a light adjustment. First, Dr. Mayes reviews the child's birth history, development, and any specific concerns. Next comes the age-appropriate exam. For infants, that can mean checking for tension that developed during a difficult delivery. For older kids, Dr. Mayes looks at posture, spinal alignment, and how a recent fall or sports injury may be affecting movement. Finally, adjustments themselves take only a few minutes and use pressure closer to testing the ripeness of a tomato than anything resembling an adult adjustment. Most children tolerate visits well, and many look forward to seeing Dr. Mayes at follow-up appointments.
Serving Aurora and Nearby Communities
Pediatric Care for Northeast Ohio Families.
Explore Family Chiropractic is located at 344 Aurora Commons Circle in Aurora, Ohio 44202, and families bring kids in from Streetsboro, Twinsburg, Hudson, and Solon. Appointments run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm, plus Friday from 9am to 1pm, which leaves room for after-school visits 3 days a week. Free parking sits directly outside the door, and the waiting area has plenty of room for a stroller. Call (330) 954-8155 to book a first pediatric visit or ask questions before scheduling.
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Expecting Another Child?
Pediatric care is one half of a continuum at Explore Family Chiropractic: Dr. Mayes also provides Prenatal Chiropractic Careacross all 3 trimesters of pregnancy. Many Aurora families, for example, schedule mom's prenatal adjustment and an older child's visit back to back in one trip. New to the practice? The New Patients guide covers the first visit step by step, and the About page introduces both doctors, Life University graduates, class of 2017.
From Our Health Library
More on Pediatric Chiropractic Care.
The Explore Family Chiropractic health library is a set of full-length articles written for Aurora parents researching care for their kids, and 2 of those guides pair directly with this page. First, the benefits of a pediatric chiropractor article explains what gentle care can and cannot do for common childhood complaints. Next, the guide on supporting healthy growth and development walks through care stage by stage, from infancy through the teenage years. Each article reflects the same pediatric methods Dr. Mayes uses at the Aurora office.
Pediatric Chiropractic Questions
What Parents Ask Us.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Mayes completed Life University's full advanced pediatric coursework track and uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques with only a fraction of the pressure used on an adult adjustment, adapted to each child's size and stage of development.
Families bring children in for colic and excessive crying, ear infections, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, scoliosis screening, headaches, sports injuries, and the growing pains that come with childhood development.
There is no minimum age. Dr. Mayes sees patients from newborns through adolescents, adjusting her approach and pressure for every stage, from a fussy infant to a teenager recovering from a sports injury.
Nothing like an adult adjustment. Dr. Mayes uses light, specific pressure, often just a light touch for infants, with no twisting or forceful movement. Most kids find visits comfortable, and many genuinely enjoy coming in.
Give Your Child a Gentle Start.
Request your appointment with Dr. Mayes today, or visit our contact page for directions and hours.
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