Dr Tony Karpelowsky, Chiro 4 Kids
Tony is a chiropractor who has treated babies and children for close to 20 years, He is passionate about his work and about paediatric spinal health. Tony completed a masters dissertation on chiropractic in the treatment of infantile colic. He is one of the founding members of Paediatric Chiropractic South Africa where he continues to function as an executive member. He has been invited to speak at various schools, conferences, antenatal courses, expo’s, and mom’s groups.
Tony is also the founder of Dudes to Dads, a training workshop to teach new and expecting dads the information and practical tools needed to be a confident hands on father.
Outside of practice, Tony loves family time with his wife and two incredible children.
Why babies struggle to breastfeed: the often overlooked problem
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The importance of rough and tumble play with your kids
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How to stop your kids from being couch potatoes during lockdown
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How important is crawling for your baby’s development?
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The importance of free play for babies & children
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Exercise during pregnancy: benefits, safety precautions & what to avoid
Let’s face it, exercise can be a big ask when all you want to do is snuggle up on the coach with your favourite...
Childbirth & what this means for your baby’s spine
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