Respiratory physiotherapy for babies and children in Brussels
Gentle care for children's breathing problems, with practical advice for parents.
Bronchiolitis, chest congestion: breathing problems are common in young children and often worry parents.
At Kiné Châtelain in Ixelles, Justine Baeten is trained in paediatric respiratory physiotherapy. On prescription from your paediatrician or doctor, she assesses your child's breathing and uses gentle techniques suited to their age.
Each session is also a chance to learn the right things to do at home (nose clearing, positions, monitoring) and to recognise the signs that mean you should see a doctor.
When to call a doctor urgently
Respiratory physiotherapy does not replace a doctor's opinion. Call your doctor, your paediatrician or 112 if your child:
- breathes very fast or with difficulty (the belly or upper chest sinks in with each breath);
- drinks less than half of their usual feeds;
- is unusually drowsy, floppy or hard to wake;
- has pauses in breathing or lips turning blue;
- is under 3 months old and has a fever.
What we treat
Bronchiolitis
Monitoring breathing, airway clearance when needed and advice for parents.
Chest congestion
Help with airway clearance during repeated respiratory infections.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Regular respiratory physiotherapy as part of specialist medical care.
Infant development
Monitoring your baby's motor development.
What happens during a session
- 1
Assessment
Observing breathing, listening to the chest and asking about feeding, sleep and how the symptoms are evolving.
- 2
Gentle techniques
Techniques suited to the child's age and condition, used only when indicated.
- 3
Advice for parents
Nose clearing, positions, smaller and more frequent feeds, and warning signs to watch for.
Your physiotherapist
Justine Baeten
Specialised physiotherapist
Paediatric respiratory physiotherapy, infant development
View profileBookPrices and reimbursement
- First assessment
- 70 €
- Follow-up session
- 45 €
Our physiotherapists are not under the national fee agreement (non-conventionné): with a medical prescription, your Belgian health insurance fund (mutualité) refunds part of each session. The amount depends on your fund and any supplementary insurance.
Practical information
19 rue de Tenbosch, 1050 Ixelles (Châtelain area, Brussels)
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 20:00 · Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Your paediatrician or doctor first examines your child and prescribes respiratory physiotherapy if it is indicated. The prescription also allows reimbursement by your health insurance fund.
Is respiratory physiotherapy painful for my baby?
The techniques are gentle and suited to your baby's age. It is normal for a baby to cry during the session; it does not mean they are in pain.
How many sessions are needed?
It depends on how your child is doing. Each session starts with a new assessment.
Can my baby also see an osteopath?
Yes, Esther, our osteopath, specialises in paediatrics. The two kinds of care can complement each other.
See Esther's profile