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Carla Pozner is an experienced and highly regarded osteopath with over 16 years in clinical practice, specialising in the care of women during pregnancy and the postnatal period, as well as babies and children of all ages. Known for her calm, intuitive approach and deep anatomical understanding, Carla combines structural and cranial osteopathic techniques to support the body’s natural ability to recover, regulate and thrive.
Carla ispart of the paediatric and obstetric team at The Portland Hospital alongside leading consultant Claire Mellon. Her reputation has been built through word-of-mouth recommendations from midwives, doulas, GPs and grateful parents.
Supporting Mothers During Pregnancy and After Birth
Pregnancy places huge physical demands on the body - shifting posture, ligaments softening, and organs adapting to new positions. Carla works with women at all stages of pregnancy to relieve common issues such as pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, lower back discomfort, rib pain, and upper thoracic tension. She also works closely with women preparing for labour, using gentle hands-on techniques to help create more balance and mobility in the pelvis and surrounding structures.
Following birth, osteopathic treatment can play an important role in recovery. She treats postnatal mothers experiencing musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, pelvic floor tension, or discomfort related to breastfeeding posture and lifting. She offers a space for mothers to pause and reconnect with their bodies as they navigate the early months of parenthood.
Gentle Cranial Osteopathy for Babies and Children
Carla has extensive experience working with babies, from the earliest days after birth. She uses very gentle cranial and fascial techniques to help release tension patterns that may have arisen during pregnancy, labour, or delivery - especially in assisted births, C-sections, or fast or prolonged labours. Parents often seek her support for issues such as colic, reflux, feeding difficulties, unsettled sleep, or asymmetry in head shape or movement.
As children grow, Carla continues to support them through different stages of development - from toddlerhood through to school age and adolescence. Whether working with postural imbalances, recurrent ear infections, digestive issues, sports strains or simply to help regulate the nervous system, she offers thoughtful, tailored care that adapts to each child’s individual needs.
Whole-Family Care, Rooted in Experience
Carla believes in the importance of early intervention, gentle support, and hands-on treatment that respects the body’s innate ability to heal. Every session is centred around the patient - whether a newborn, a tired new mum, or an active six-year-old - with a focus on restoring ease and function.
Her work is deeply informed by years of clinical practice, ongoing training in cranial and paediatric osteopathy, and her own experience as a mother. She is passionate about providing honest, reassuring, and effective care to families at every stage of their journey.