Who We Treat

Does your baby have a medical diagnosis that impacts their ability to track objects, move purposefully, or tolerate being handled? Are they delayed in attaining age appropriate developmental milestones?

Receiving a medical diagnosis can be overwhelming for parents. The internet is often filled with discouraging information focused entirely on a child’s limitations. When treating neurological, genetic, and congenital conditions, a Pediatric PT does not look at a diagnosis as a fixed ceiling, instead we analyze how a child's brain, nerves, and muscles communicate, and use targeted exercises to build new pathways for movement. Early intervention allows us to leverage the brain's incredible neuroplasticity at a young age. Our therapy programs are collaborative and supportive, consisting of comprehensive parent education, gentle hands on techniques, and tailored equipment recommendations when necessary.

Is your baby experiencing a developmental milestones in rolling, crawling or walking?  Does your baby tolerate tummy time?  Does your baby assume the ‘swimming’ position when lying on his/ her belly?

A delay in gross motor development can be a result of many factors.  Your baby could have tight muscles or low tone that inhibits movement.  He/she could have difficulty with head control or perhaps limited flexibility.  Tummy time is vital for developing head and neck control while building foundational strength in the shoulders and core. This early stabilization sets off a developmental chain reaction as it enables upright sitting and crawling, while establishing the shoulder and hand stability needed later in childhood for fine motor tasks like handwriting. Physical therapy can help with position tips and tricks as well as handling techniques to help your baby reach age appropriate milestones.

Was your baby born before 37 weeks? Do they struggle to calm down, feed comfortably, or settle into a sleep routine?

These are incredibly common challenges for premature babies, and they are a direct reflection of an immature nervous system. In the final weeks of pregnancy, a baby's brain and lungs undergo crucial maturation inside a dark, quiet, protective womb. When a baby arrives early, their sensitive system is suddenly forced to process the loud alarms, bright lights, and constant handling of the NICU.While these medical interventions are life-saving and necessary, this early sensory overload can leave a baby's nervous system highly sensitive and easily overwhelmed. This often shows up at home as extreme irritability, sleep struggles, or trouble self-soothing.  Physical therapy can help to calm your baby's nervous system, transitioning them from a state of survival stress to comfortable, relaxed growth. 

Does your baby constantly look to one side? Do they curve into a "C" shape when lying on their back, or have a noticeable flat spot on their head?

These are common signs of plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), torticollis (tight neck muscles), and body tension. Because an infant's skull is soft and rapidly growing, constant pressure on one side can easily cause the head to develop unevenly. Left untreated, this tightness can lead to facial asymmetries—like uneven eyes or ears—and delay milestones because your baby can't move symmetrically.The good news? Your baby’s diagnosis doesn’t dictate their function. With the right manual therapy, stretching, and purposeful positioning, we can reduce body tension, round out their head shape, and get them moving freely.