An approach suited to every age
The method is for everyone. It is particularly helpful at key stages of life.
Babies and young children
The first years are when gaze, posture and coordination develop. The method can help in particular with:
- congenital torticollis;
- strabismus (squint);
- delayed motor development: crawling, walking, cycling, riding a scooter…;
- clumsiness, frequent falls and motor coordination difficulties.
We stress the importance of treatment in young children, first if there is congenital torticollis or plagiocephaly, and then for the development of tongue posture. The main signs are mouth breathing outside of colds, and/or a lisp, and/or toe walking.
We want to avoid problems with jaw development, since it is the tongue that shapes the palate so that the permanent teeth have enough room, and to avoid long orthodontic treatments that tend to relapse.
This helps encourage symmetrical growth of the spine, better breathing and better concentration.
Why early?
The earlier the support, the more naturally it accompanies the child's development.
Learning difficulties and growth
During growth, freeing the eyes and positioning the tongue correctly helps encourage symmetrical growth of the spine, without tension or twisting (scoliosis and other conditions).
This is also when learning difficulties at school tend to appear:
- concentration difficulties, in restless children as well as in daydreamers;
- difficulties with reading and geometry; dyslexia is worth exploring from this angle;
- difficulties with spatial construction: puzzles, Kapla blocks, building Lego from a model.
Find out more
The links between the eyes, sleep and attention are explained on the Concentration page.
High-level athletes and dancers
As training goes on, effort builds up: alertness drops and the coordination of movement and posture deteriorates. Oculo-postural work helps to:
- refine technical movements and improve performance;
- shorten the time between seeing and reacting, which helps reduce the risk of injury;
- for dancers, regain an aligned body, grounded on the floor, with a stable pelvis and a naturally free and harmonious posture.
As a complement
The method adds to existing physical preparation and postural work.
Older adults
If we have aged with cervical and lumbar hyperlordosis and a thoracic kyphosis, we end up with a posture that leans far forward and is very closed at chest level.
If we are also asymmetrical, balance quickly becomes unstable, and progressive muscle loss makes it worse. Postural work helps restore better stability.
What is at stake
Better balance means more confidence in everyday life.
And also…
- Musicians: comfort when reading sheet music and playing posture.
- Pregnant women: gentle support through the postural changes of pregnancy.
- Adults: screen-related visual fatigue, postural tension.
Common reasons for consulting
Visual fatigue, headaches, neck or back pain, balance problems, bruxism, concentration difficulties, difficulty adapting to new glasses.
Book an appointment
By phone or email · Paris 16th and Sceaux (92330)