Dr Karen VanHaltren

She brings over 13 years of neonatal and paediatric experience and has trained and worked across several leading hospitals in Melbourne, including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women, The Royal Women’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital.

Karen cares for babies and young children with a broad range of concerns, including feeding and growth, unsettled behaviour, sleep concerns, developmental delay and prematurity follow-up.

She is passionate about supporting families through the often overwhelming early years and values providing clear, practical advice tailored to each child and family.

Originally trained as a Physiotherapist, Karen brings a unique understanding of infant movement and development to her practice. She has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental outcomes and early identification of developmental concerns, with a focus on helping children thrive through timely support and intervention.

Karen is known for her warm, approachable and calm manner. She values building strong relationships with families and takes time to ensure parents feel heard, supported and confident in their child’s care.

Languages

English

Locations

Glen Waverley