Grow, Move, Thrive
Gentle Chiropractic Care for Growing Children
Families visiting our pediatric chiropractic clinic in the Annex often notice small changes in their children before they can explain them, restless sleep, posture shifts, uneven movement or general discomfort that's difficult to pinpoint. At Annex Family Chiropractic, pediatric care focuses on how a child's spine and nervous system are adapting through growth, development and daily physical stress. Every child is assessed individually before care begins. Our goal is simple: help your child move, grow and function as comfortably and efficiently as possible. Care is always calm, attentive and fully adapted to their age and stage of development throughout every appointment.
Questions About Our Specific Services?
Why Parents Bring Their Children In
Children's discomfort doesn't always appear in obvious ways, instead, it shows up as behaviour, posture or movement changes that parents notice first. Our pediatric chiropractor looks for these patterns carefully during every assessment, identifying areas where spinal or nervous system stress may be contributing to what parents are observing at home.
Our focus is not on treating conditions but on identifying how the spine and nervous system may be adapting to physical stress.
Gentle, Early, Balanced
Pediatric Chiropractic for Babies
Our pediatric chiropractor regularly works with newborns who experience significant physical stress during pregnancy and birth, which may influence early spinal and nervous system function. Our team assesses and supports this early adaptation with extremely light, precise contact techniques suited for infants.
✔ Feeding challenges or difficulty settling after feeds
✔ Persistent irritability or difficulty soothing
✔ Sleep disturbance or restlessness
✔ Physical tension related to birth positioning or delivery stress
Care for babies is always tailored to their specific stage of development and individual comfort level.
Align, Strengthen, Support
Chiropractic Care for your Child’s Scoliosis
Spinal curvature in children can develop gradually, often going unnoticed until posture changes become more visible. Our pediatric chiropractic clinic focuses on assessing spinal alignment, movement patterns and postural balance carefully before any care begins. Our chiropractor uses targeted, low-force techniques to help manage discomfort, improve mobility and support better nervous system function during critical growth periods. Scoliosis cannot be reversed through chiropractic alone, but consistent, age-appropriate care can slow progression and improve overall comfort significantly. Early assessment matters most, as the spine changes rapidly through childhood and adolescence. Our team monitors progress at each appointment, carefully refining the approach based on your child's response over time.
Gentle Care, Healthy Growth
How Pediatric Chiropractic Care Works
Every care plan offered by our chiropractic care for children team is structured, unhurried and completely tailored to each child's comfort and developmental stage. Our chiropractor takes time to understand your child fully before recommending anything.
Supporting better spinal function and nervous system balance helps the body adapt more effectively as your child grows through every stage.
Better Balance, More Ease
What Parents Commonly Notice
✔ Parents who visit our pediatric chiropractic clinic regularly share observations after care begins, improvements that often appear within the first few visits, though every child responds differently and at their own pace. Improved sleep patterns and easier settling
✔ Better comfort and ease of movement
✔ More balanced posture and coordination
✔ Increased calmness and ease in daily routines
Progress is tracked closely and care is adjusted based on how your child responds at each follow-up over time.
Expert Care with a Gentle Touch
Meet Your Pediatric Chiropractor in the Annex
Dr. Joshua Gelber brings over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and families across every stage of development. His qualifications include a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University and an Honours BSc in Kinesiology from York University. His approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication, and precise chiropractic care designed specifically for children's developing spines and nervous systems. Parents are always fully informed before care begins, and every step is explained in simple, transparent language that families find easy to understand and trust from the very first visit onward.
Comfort In Every Visit
A Calm, Family-Friendly Clinic Experience
Children need a very different environment from adults and our pediatric chiropractor understands this completely. Our clinic is designed to feel calm, welcoming and entirely unhurried from the moment families arrive. Appointments are structured to give children the time they need to feel at ease before anything begins. Parents are included in every part of the process, from assessment discussions through to care plan reviews. Care is never rushed and each appointment is tailored to your child's comfort level on that specific day. Our team ensures both children and parents leave feeling informed, reassured and fully confident in the care being provided.
Tailored For Your Family
Pediatric Chiropractic Care in the Annex
Families in our community have trusted our Pediatric Chiropractic clinic for consistent, relationship-based care that grows alongside their children from infancy through adolescence. Our clinic has built a strong local presence, with many families arriving through personal referrals from neighbours and friends who have experienced meaningful improvements firsthand. Appointments are structured around busy family schedules, making care practical and accessible without disruption to daily routines. Care at our clinic evolves as your child develops, from light-contact infant techniques through to age-appropriate support for older children and teenagers. Dr. Joshua Gelber and our team remain a consistent, familiar presence throughout your child's entire care journey.
Real Stories, Real Relief
I’m looking forward to completing my assessment and starting my treatment plan. Highly recommend Dr. Gelber to anyone looking for detailed, patient-centered care. The evening and weekend appointments are a huge plus! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It's easy to get to, plenty of parking, and hours are so flexible. I found this place on Facebook with a voucher and it was the best link I have ever clicked on. They are incredible people honest and helpful.
Since starting care, the shift has been pretty noticeable. My headaches have decreased a lot, and I feel more aligned and balanced overall. Even things like my energy, posture, and how I handle stress feel different.
What surprised me most is how small adjustments ended up having a bigger ripple effect than I expected. It’s been really empowering to see how much the body can reset with the right support.
Dr. Gelber is not only a professional but a nice human being.
I’m truly thankful and highly recommend this Clinic.
He did an amazing job explaining the holistic chiropractic adjustments, how various body systems interact, and walked me through my scans. His videos on youtube are also very well done and are insightful.
I've been visiting Dr. Gelber for adjustments for 4 months now, and halfway through the journey my issues started rapidly improving! The elbow pain disappeared, neck and back issues are vastly improving - and one day in March, I realized (after an adjustment) that my anxiety and mood issues were completely gone! Which I also attribute in large part to Dr. Gelber's expertise in doing the right adjustments consistently.
I am very grateful for his chiropractic skills in addressing my health issues, and will keep regular adjustments ongoing.
PS: his office staff (Grace) is an amazing, warm, and well-organized professional, and overall the reminders, scheduling, communications etc. were very smooth and trouble-free. I value that a lot, for reducing friction in my otherwise busy life. Thanks!
Dr Gelber also treats children! Most parents asssume the children don’t require such treatment but it’s best to hear that from the specialist…go check him out! Evening and weekend appointments available.
Support Through Every Stage
Chiropractic Care for Developmental Support
During periods of rapid growth, our family chiropractic clinic focuses on how the spine and nervous system are constantly adapting to new physical demands. Restrictions in spinal movement, particularly in the neck, mid-back or pelvis, may influence coordination, balance and overall movement development in growing children. Our chiropractor identifies and addresses these areas carefully to support more efficient nervous system function during key developmental stages. Each child's response is tracked consistently to ensure care remains appropriate and effective throughout their development. Our team refines the approach at each assessment, ensuring support always reflects where your child is physically and functionally right now.
Caring, Patient and Respectful.
Why Choose Annex Family Chiropractic
Families return to our clinic because Dr. Joshua Gelber and our team provide Chiropractic Care for Children that is consistent, clearly communicated, and delivered with genuine patience and respect at each appointment. Rather than rushing through visits, each session focuses on understanding how your child is adapting and ensuring care remains appropriate over time. Many families discover our clinic through trusted recommendations from friends, neighbours and other parents who have experienced meaningful improvements in their children's comfort, posture, and movement. Dr. Gelber's hands-on approach builds lasting trust with families, providing continuity of care that evolves alongside your child through every stage of their physical development and daily life.
Start Their Healthy Journey
Book Your Child's Assessment
Early assessment at our pediatric chiropractic in the Annex can make a meaningful difference for your child's comfort, posture and long-term development. No referral is needed, families can book directly with our team at Annex Family Chiropractic. Many extended health plans include chiropractic coverage, though benefits vary by provider. Dr. Joshua Gelber will assess your child thoroughly, explain all findings clearly and recommend care only when genuinely appropriate. Book your child's appointment today and take a confident first step toward supporting their spine, nervous system and development with experienced, precise and completely personalised chiropractic care for children.
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