The Growth Room

Hi, I’m Alana Colahan – an integrative chiropractor passionate about supporting women, babies and families through every stage of life. My approach to care is holistic and family-focused, blending gentle chiropractic techniques with a deep understanding of the unique needs of mums and little ones.

I have completed further postgraduate studies in women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum and paediatrics, which gives me additional knowledge and training to care for mothers and children. My focus is on providing thoughtful, individualised care with an integrative approach, including lifestyle, diet and exercise guidance, tailored to the needs of mums and little ones to help you and your family feel supported and thrive.

I support women and families with many different concerns, including:

• Newborns: gentle checks post birth, unsettled behaviour, feeding difficulties, torticollis, tongue tie, hip dysplasia, head asymmetry, nervous system regulation after birth
• Infants & Children: support for developmental milestones, primitive reflex integration, nervous system balance to aid growth, movement and learning
• Pregnancy: birth preparation, optimal maternal positioning, nervous system regulation to support a calm, balanced body
• Pregnancy-Related Discomfort: pelvic girdle or pubic symphysis pain, round ligament tension, low back pain, hip pain, sciatica
• Women’s Health: preconception and fertility care, postpartum recovery, hormone balance, perimenopause and menopause support

Are you overwhelmed with all the babywearing products available on the market? Have you been gifted a few carriers or are you being targeted by sponsored ads for carriers, each claiming to be the best? Perhaps you have already invested in an expensive carrier and your baby appears to hate it?

You don’t have to figure this out alone! Sarah is an experienced babywearing mum of five and a certified babywearing educator. She provides in home consultations where you can try on multiple carriers from her extensive demo kit and figure out your best fit before you buy. If you already own carriers she can show you how to use yours safely and educate you on all the features. Every consultation begins with thorough education around safe and optimal babywearing, ergonomics and healthy hip development. You deserve to be empowered with knowledge in how to keep your baby safe and have the confidence to enjoy babywearing, just like you dreamed.

Sarah also consults out of Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne in Parkville and provides group education through workshops.

Having served the Sydney community for more than 25 years as a General Practitioner, I am passionate about the health and well-being of women, children, parents, and families, and feel strongly a good GP relationship provides a foundation of support, information & education, communication between health practitioners, and care.

I believe it is not only physical and mental health that contributes to our state of wellness, but also the strength of relationships in our lives, and the families and communities to which we are connected.

As a sports woman who runs and swims regularly and a yoga instructor (Sydney Sports Stadium) I am an advocate of preventative and proactive lifestyle choices, and am comfortable combining evidence based medicine with holistic care.

In this regard, I work closely with allied health professionals involved in my clients care including Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Nutritionists etc… and welcome this important aspect of optimising health outcomes. This is particularly important in the areas of child health, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal care, maintaining a modern, fresh, comprehensive and relevant approach.