BABIES, KIDS & TEENS · SOUTH SURREY
Infant & Pediatric Chiropractic Care in South Surrey
Growing bodies need care that’s gentle and fits their age. Dr. Anika Eppich, DC, sees babies and toddlers up to 3, and children and teens from 3 to 17, using age-appropriate techniques and taking the time to explain everything to you and your child.
What is pediatric chiropractic care?
Pediatric chiropractic care is chiropractic care adapted for babies, children and teens. It looks at how their muscles, joints and spine are moving, using techniques that suit their age and size.
For babies and toddlers, that means light, gentle handling, with you holding them or right beside them the whole time. For school-age kids and teens, care looks more like it does for adults, scaled to a growing body: an assessment, gentle hands-on treatment where it fits, and exercises and advice they’ll actually use.
Every visit is tailored to your child, and you’ll always know what’s being done and why.
What pediatric chiropractic care can help with
Chiropractic care for kids stays focused on muscles, joints and movement. Families commonly come in for:
Sports strains and overuse
Sore knees, ankles, shoulders or backs from soccer, hockey, dance or any sport that fills their week.
Back and neck aches
Heavy backpacks, long days at a desk and hours on a phone or tablet can leave growing backs and necks stiff and sore.
Bumps and tumbles
Stiffness or soreness after a fall at the playground or a knock in sport, once your doctor has ruled out anything that needs medical care.
Posture and movement
If your child sits, stands or moves in a way that looks uncomfortable, Anika can take a look and explain what she sees.
Active kids and teens
Care and simple exercises to help them stay comfortable doing the things they love.
Babies and toddlers
A gentle look at how your little one moves, with light, age-appropriate techniques. Tell Anika what you've noticed, and she'll let you know whether chiropractic care is a good fit.
When to see your family doctor instead
Chiropractic care at Refined is for muscles, joints and movement. For fever, feeding or sleep concerns, ear infections, or anything else that isn't musculoskeletal, your family doctor or pediatrician is the right first call.
Your child's first visit
First visits for kids are 30 minutes. Here's how it goes.
Dress your child in comfortable clothes they can move in. For babies, bring whatever helps them settle.
We talk first
You tell Anika what you've noticed, how long it's been going on, and anything your doctor has already said. Older kids and teens get to tell their side too.
A gentle assessment
Anika looks at how your child moves and which areas are involved, then explains what she finds in plain language. Nothing happens without your consent, and your child's comfort sets the pace.
Treatment that fits their age
If treatment is a good fit, most families have the first one the same day, using gentle techniques suited to your child's age and size. A parent or guardian stays for the whole visit.
Follow-ups
Follow-ups are 15 minutes for babies and toddlers and 20 minutes for children and teens. Each one starts with how things have been going.
Meet Dr. Anika Eppich, Chiropractor
Chiropractic care for babies, children and teens at Refined is provided by Dr. Anika Eppich, DC, a Canadian board-certified chiropractor who has practised in BC since 2020. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, and holds a BSc in Human Biology and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley.
Children as they grow are one of Anika’s areas of interest. She enjoys supporting kids through each stage of growing up and getting active kids and teens back to the things they love. She’s also a mom of two boys.
Book the Visit That Fits Their Age
Babies and toddlers up to 3 book an Infant & Toddler visit. Children and teens from 3 to 17 book a Child & Youth visit.
Family Care With a Whole Team Behind It
At Refined, your child's chiropractor works under the same roof as physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, acupuncturists and a kinesiologist. If another discipline would help, that conversation happens in house instead of turning into a referral you have to chase.
One Coordinated Plan
Your practitioners talk to each other, so your care actually connects.
Everything Under One Roof
Chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and kinesiology in one South Surrey clinic.
Care Built Around You
Evidence-informed care shaped by your child's age, needs and activities.
Direct Billing for Chiropractic Care
Many extended health plans cover chiropractic care, and we can bill a lot of them directly, so you only pay any part your plan doesn’t cover. Coverage varies by plan and practitioner, so check your chiropractic coverage with your provider before your visit.
Current prices for every visit type are listed on our online booking page.
Serving South Surrey and the Surrounding Communities
Our clinic is at 2121 160 St #305 in South Surrey, minutes from Grandview Corners, and we welcome patients from across the surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies and children see a chiropractor?
Yes. Anika sees babies and toddlers up to 3, and children and teens from 3 to 17, using gentle techniques suited to their age. A parent or guardian stays for the whole visit.
Which appointment should I book?
Book an Infant & Toddler visit for children up to 3, and a Child & Youth visit for ages 3 to 17. Both are with Dr. Anika Eppich, and both are on our online booking page.
How long are the appointments?
First visits are 30 minutes. Follow-ups are 15 minutes for babies and toddlers and 20 minutes for children and teens.
Do I stay with my child?
Yes. A parent or guardian stays for the whole visit.
What does treatment feel like for a baby?
Anika uses light, gentle techniques suited to your baby’s age and size, and explains each one before she starts. You can hold or stay right beside your little one, and you can stop at any time.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book with a chiropractor directly. Some extended health plans ask for a doctor’s referral before they’ll reimburse you, so it’s worth checking your plan first.
Is it covered by my extended health plan?
Many plans cover chiropractic care, and we can bill a lot of them directly. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your provider. Current prices are on our online booking page.
When should my child see a doctor instead?
Chiropractic care is for muscles, joints and movement. A child with a fever, breathing trouble, feeding problems, or who seems unwell, is in a lot of pain, or was hurt in a bad fall should see a doctor first. If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Ready When You Are
Book your child's visit online, email us at [email protected], or call (604) 606-7519 if you'd rather talk it through first. Whichever is easiest, we're glad you're here.
