Paediatric osteopath covered by Bupa in London – Leading paediatric and cranial osteopathy clinic for newborns, babies and children since 2008 – Bupa osteo treatment at our practices in Belgravia, Monument & Clapham, or at your home with Bupa UK and Bupa Global.
Since 2008, our team has welcomed some of the best Bupa registered paediatric osteopaths and cranial osteopaths in London, offering high-end paediatric osteopathy treatments for children, from babies to teenagers, in our London osteo clinics as well as at-home across central London. Our expert paediatric osteopaths for babies are Bupa recognised with Bupa UK and Bupa International, as well as being all GoSC registered, ensuring their quality of treatment and a high standard experience in providing paediatric osteopathy and cranial osteopathy. At Baby Physio, we handle all Bupa invoicing directly, so you can skip the paperwork and focus entirely on your baby’s health and wellbeing.
Book your baby osteopathy session with our expert paediatric and cranial osteopaths for babies, registered with Bupa UK and Bupa Global, Bupa paediatric osteopathy clinic in London
Our paediatric osteopaths and cranial osteopaths in London are highly experienced in osteopathy for babies and children, treating new patients every day in our Bupa osteo practices in East London (Monument), West & Central London (Belgravia) and South London (Clapham).
All our osteopaths have undergone several trainings, regularly updating their treatment methods and expanding their knowledge in osteopathy treatments for babies in order to offer you the best and long lasting outcome for your baby. Our osteopaths have experience in orthopaedic condition such as baby torticollis and flat head, baby feet conditions as well as digestive discomfort (constipation, reflux or colic), feeding or sleeping difficulties, post-birth related tensions, unsettlement in newborns (via cranial osteopathy) and neuro osteopathy to help with developmental delays or Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus injury).
We also offer full baby rebalancing after birth to help your little one start life with as little tension as possible and prevent conditions that may arise from tensions created during pregnancy and delivery. This service is not covered by Bupa, but we recommend it for every baby to give them the best possible start in life. For more information: Baby osteopathy rebalancing after birth.
Our Bupa registered cranial osteopaths and paediatric osteopaths offer a holistic approach and will take care of understanding the full spectrum of your baby’s condition, assessing and treating the root-cause of the problem alongside the current symptoms, in order to provide long-lasting results.
You can find the full list of our baby osteo treatments at the bottom of this page.
Why does Bupa recognise our paediatric osteopaths?
Our team of Bupa provider osteopaths for babies and children in London are fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GoSC), as well as listed on Bupa’s osteopathy network. They make sure to regularly follow thorough trainings in order to always be up to date with methods of treatments. Bupa often provides verifications on our therapists to ensure they always are up to their standards, meeting the requirements needed to stay a Bupa recognised paediatric and cranial osteopath in London.
Book with the nearest Bupa registered baby osteopath in London – Your paediatric osteo sessions are covered by Bupa UK and Bupa Global
The first process in booking your appointments is to give your Bupa insurance a call, in order to request a pre-authorisation number for osteopathy. You will be directed to a medical team on the phone who will assess your child’s condition and set you up with our Bupa recognised paediatric osteopath in London, providing guidance on how to contact them. To book with our Bupa osteopathy practice for babies, you will need to mention them the following provider information:
Provider number: 30050496
When your pre-authorisation code is received, confirming that you’ve been approved for paediatric osteopathy sessions, you can give us a call on 02071250262 or 07824553765 and the reception team will happily guide you through the booking of your Bupa paediatric osteo appointment.
Contact Bupa now to get your pre-authorisation number on 03456 090 111 or for more information, visit Bupa’s website.
Bupa approved osteopathy for babies in London with no upfront cost. We invoice Bupa UK and Bupa Global for you.
Booking a Bupa covered paediatric osteopath or cranial osteopath has never been easier. Our Bupa osteopathy clinic for babies in London offer appointments with Bupa UK and Bupa International with no need to pay upfront. We invoice the sessions directly to your insurance for you. For further details and to set up your first paediatric osteopathy session covered by Bupa, give our reception team a call on 0207 125 0262 or 07824553765, and they will help you with your registration and appointment booking.
I have my Bupa pre-authorisation number for paediatric osteopathy sessions. Which information do I need to book an appointment with your baby osteopath approved by Bupa?
When calling us to book your appointment, you will need to provide the following details:
- Your Bupa membership number
- Your pre-authorisation number
- The amount of sessions approved
- The amount of your excess on your policy (if you have one)
Make sure to note that if you would like to receive osteopathy at home for your baby and be covered by Bupa, your will need to confirm with your insurance if your pre-authorisation number approves home sessions. For patients who are not authorised for home visits, travel fees will apply.
Where can I find a Bupa approved paediatric and cranial osteopath in London? Clapham, Monument, Belgravia osteo clinics covered by Bupa
Our Bupa paediatric osteopaths in London can welcome you across various locations throughout London that are easily accessible from any areas, and centrally situated.
Paediatric osteopathy covered by Bupa in Monument, East London & the City
Our Bupa paediatric osteopathy clinic in Monument is accessible from locations such as London Bridge, Liverpool Street, St Paul’s, Moorgate and any East London boroughs. In the heart of the city, our osteopaths for babies registered with Bupa can see your child at the following address:
Baby Physio at the Light Centre Monument
36 St Mary at Hill
London EC3R 8DU
Baby osteopathy covered by Bupa in Clapham & South London
Our osteopath for babies recognised by Bupa can see you in two locations within Clapham’s area, for those who live or work near South London or South West London such as Brixton, Battersea, Stockwell, Wandsworth, Tooting, Balham or Earlsfield. You will find us at:
Baby Physio at the Light Centre Clapham
151-153 Clapham High Street
London SW4 7SS
Baby Physio at Maison Abbeville
25 Abbeville Road
London SW4 9LX
Paediatric cranial osteopathy covered by Bupa in Belgravia, West London & Central London
We offer paediatric osteopathy recognised by Bupa in our Belgravia clinic, only a few minutes from Victoria Station and easily accessible from West London Boroughs: South Kensington, Chelsea, Earl’s Court, Hammersmith, Sloane Square, Knightsbridge. Our Bupa paediatric osteo clinic is situated at the following address:
Baby Physio at the Light Centre Belgravia
9 Eccleston Street
London SW1W 9LX
Does Bupa cover paediatric osteopathy at home in London?
Bupa covers home visit osteopathy for babies and children. If you encounter any difficulty reaching our practices, our Bupa registered paediatric osteopath can offer home sessions across central London. Travelling can be proven difficult with young children, and this is why our therapist is happy to provide treatment in the comfort of your own home.
Our Bupa covered osteo offers home visits in central areas of London, such as: Green Park, Mayfair, Chelsea, Fitzrovia, Marylebone, Maida Vale, Sloane Square, Bayswater, Shoreditch, Holborn, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner, Soho, Covent Garden, Westminster, Belgravia, Whitechapel, Earl’s Court, Waterloo, Knightsbridge, Regent’s Park, Aldgate, Elephant & Castle, Paddington, Angel, St John’s Wood, Notting Hill, Holloway Road, Pimlico, Finsbury Park, South Kensington, Kensington High Street, King’s Cross, Gloucester Road, Westbourne Grove, Hammersmith, Islington, Battersea, and Camden.
Same-day and short notice appointment with a Bupa recognised paediatric osteopath in London
Do you need an urgent osteopathy appointment covered by Bupa for your baby? Our paediatric osteopathsunderstand the need for parents to be reassured that their baby is looked after as soon as possible. We offer short notice and emergency paediatric osteopathy appointment at all our Bupa recognised paediatric osteopathy clinics in London – in Belgravia, Monument and Clapham as well as short notice Bupa baby osteo home visits.
What type of paediatric osteopathy treatments is covered by Bupa UK and Bupa Global?
See below the different paediatric osteo treatments covered by Bupa, that our practice provides:
General & MSK paediatric osteopathy with Bupa
Paediatric osteopathy aims to address issues related to the alignment and the mobility of the joints, muscles and ligaments, delivering gentle techniques to tackle symptoms such as (but not limited to) baby torticollis and stiff neck, birth-related strains, joint restrictions (shoulder or hip), developmental delays linked to muscle tension, hyper or hypotonia. Paediatric osteopathy can improve the range of movements, ease tightness in the muscles and promote healthy growth and motor development.
Cranial osteopathy with Bupa
Cranial osteopathy for babies is a very gentle and effective hands-on technique that focuses on different points of the body such as the head or spine. It can detect and release tensions with light touches, easing restriction to improve comfort, reduce muscular strain, rebalance the whole body and development of your baby. Cranial osteopathy is very efficient technique for infants, helping with conditions like plagiocephaly (flat head), unsettled baby and sleeping difficulties, torticollis and feeding issues.
Digestive osteopathy with Bupa
Digestive osteopathy can help reduce tension that causes digestive discomfort in newborns and babies, also improving overall wellbeing and motility. It focuses on gentle manipulation of the abdomen, diaphragm and related structure in order to support your baby’s digestion and organ function. It can relieve symptoms of baby colic, baby reflux, baby constipation and gas.
Neuro Osteopathy for developmental delays, neuromotor condition and neuro baby injury with Bupa
Neuro Paediatric osteopathy can help balance muscle tone, reduce the risk of postural asymmetries, and support natural movement skills by addressing underlying causes that may affect your baby’s development. It takes a whole-body approach to your baby’s posture and movement, finding the best ways to help with issues such as baby spasticity, Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus injury), delays in rolling or sitting, or for babies who do not crawl or are late to walk.
Bupa covered osteopathy for mother and baby – Women’s health and postnatal registered osteopaths are also available at our London practices or for home visits
Are you also looking for a Bupa recognised women’s health and postnatal osteopath in London for yourself or your partner? Our experienced women’s health osteopaths can offer tailored assessments and effective treatments to support your pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Our Bupa prenatal, postnatal and women’s health osteopaths can provide convenient appointments at our practices or at your home, offering the possibility to be seen on the same day as your baby. They can offer osteopathy treatment for prenatal and postnatal conditions, supporting pregnancy related symptoms and discomfort, aiming to ease tension and pain as well as improving your wellbeing post-birth.
FAQ: Information about Bupa recognised paediatric osteopaths in London, Bupa UK and Bupa Global baby osteopathy providers
Does my Bupa insurance cover osteopathy for babies?
Bupa often covers paediatric osteopathy in their members’ insurance benefits. If you’re uncertain whether your policy includes osteopathy for babies, make sure to give them a call so they can confirm what is in their coverage and help you book an appointment with a Bupa registered paediatric osteopath of choice. You can also verify if your policy includes Bupa osteopathy for babies at home, allowing your little one to receive treatment in the comfort of your household.
How many osteopathy sessions does Bupa cover for my baby?
The amount of paediatric osteopathy sessions with Bupa can very depending on your policy with them. Bupa usually authorises a first 4 to 6 sessions, which can be renewed following the submission of a funding request from our Bupa paediatric osteopath. Once assessed and approved, your insurance will contact you with a new authorisation code that will allow you to book further osteopathy sessions covered by Bupa for your baby.
Do I need a paediatrician referral for osteopathy for it to be covered by Bupa?
To access baby osteopathy through Bupa, a GP or paediatrician referral isn’t necessarily required. You can contact your insurance to connect with a medical team who will assess your request over the phone and review your baby’s condition, in order to refer them to a Bupa recognised paediatric or cranial osteopath in London. You will receive a pre-authorisation code with recommendations of paediatric osteopaths covered by Bupa near you.
Do I carry an excess with my policy, if my baby receives paediatric osteopathy or cranial osteopathy with Bupa?
You can confirm with Bupa when calling them to get a pre-authorisation number for baby osteopathy sessions, whether you have an excess within the benefits of your policy. They will be able to explain what’s included in your contract and if anything should be at your charge when commencing your baby’s treatment course. An excess often applies on the first few sessions before being fully covered by Bupa, and resets every time your yearly contract renews.
How can I pay my excess once my baby has started receiving paediatric osteopathy with Bupa?
If your Bupa policy carries an excess, this will be payable directly to our Bupa paediatric osteopathy clinic, as this is the portion Bupa will not cover when we invoice them for your baby’s sessions.
Payment can be settled to our Bupa preferred paediatric and cranial osteopathy practice via the following ways:
- Payment link will be sent to you when notifying you by email that your excess is due for payment. Allowing a quick and easy payment method and compatible with Apple or Android Pay, the payment can be settled safely with just a few clicks.
- By card with our reception: Give our Bupa paediatric osteo clinic a call on 02071250262 and our reception team will assist you with your card payment over the phone.
- Bank transfer: If you’ve received an email notification about your Bupa excess being due and you wish to proceed with a bank transfer instead of the first two payment methods, email our reception at info@babyphysio.com to request our bank details.
Can you recommend a baby osteopath in London who’s registered with Bupa?
Our team of paediatric and cranial osteopaths are all covered by Bupa, each of them bringing their unique experience and expertise in baby osteopathy. From orthopaedic to digestive and cranial osteopathy, our osteopaths for babies covered by Bupa in London are able to offer treatments that suit and target the specific needs of your child. When you give our Bupa registered baby osteo clinic, we will happily offer the guidance you need to book your baby’s appointment with the most suitable osteopath.
How long do Bupa UK registered paediatric and cranial osteopathy sessions last?
Each paediatric or cranial osteopathy session covered by Bupa UK in London, whether they happen at your home or at one of our practices, is 30 minutes long.
How long do Bupa International covered paediatric and cranial osteopathy sessions last?
For Bupa Global, paediatric osteopathy appointment are similar length as self-funded appointments. The initial session is 45 minutes at the practice and 60 minutes at home, while follow-ups can be 30, 45 or up to 60 minutes.
What baby osteopathy treatments do you provide that are covered by Bupa?
- Baby post-birth tension and rebalancing with osteopathy Bupa
- Baby stiff neck osteopathy Bupa
- Baby torticollis osteopathy Bupa
- Baby feeding difficulties osteopathy Bupa
- Baby tongue-tie osteopathy Bupa
- Baby flat head & plagiocephaly osteopathy Bupa
- Baby digestive osteopathy Bupa
- Baby constipation osteopathy Bupa
- Baby reflux osteopathy Bupa
- Baby colic osteopathy Bupa
- Baby gas and wind osteopathy Bupa
- Baby tension cranial osteopathy Bupa
- Baby sleeping difficulties osteopathy Bupa
- Baby cranial osteopathy Bupa
- Baby recurrent chest infection osteopathy Bupa
- Baby hypertonia osteopathy Bupa
- Baby hypotonia osteopathy Bupa
- Baby developmental delay osteopathy Bupa
- Baby late crawling osteopathy Bupa
- Baby late walking osteopathy Bupa
- Growing pain osteopathy Bupa
- Baby Erb’s palsy osteopathy (Baby Brachial Plexus injury)
Can I book my Bupa paediatric osteo session online?
If you are going through Bupa UK or Bupa Global and wish to book an appointment with a Bupa registered baby osteopath in London, note that appointments cannot be made through our online booking system. Give our reception a call on 0207 125 0262 and let them know that you’d like to book a baby osteopathy session via Bupa, so they can confirm which details they need to register you and schedule your appointment within Bupa’s requirements.
Where can I find a baby osteopath covered by Bupa near me in London?
Our Bupa covered baby osteopathy and cranial osteopathy practice in Central and West London can welcome you in Belgravia near Victoria station. They can also offer paediatric osteo home visits across central London.
Can you recommend a Bupa covered paediatric osteopath in East London?
Our Bupa recognised paediatric osteo practice in East London is conveniently situated near Monument station, in the heart of the City. Accessible from East and North London, our paediatric osteopath offers numerous treatments of osteopathy and cranial osteopathy.
Is there any Bupa recognised cranial osteopath for babies in South London?
Our Bupa covered cranial osteopaths in South London are located across two centres between Clapham Common and Clapham South, offering treatments for paediatric osteopathy and cranial osteopathy for babies and families leaving near South London and South West London.
Does Bupa cover baby osteopathy check-ups?
Our full baby osteopathy check-ups and baby full rebalancing post-birth are not covered with Bupa. However, you can self-pay the check-up or rebalancing appointment, and easily continue your baby’s treatment through your Bupa policy.