How We Support Early Infant Development
Gentle support to help babies grow and thrive with infant physiotherapy in Vancouver.
Physiotherapy is for babies and toddlers too! Kids Physio Group - Vancouver, Fraser St.'s physiotherapists are well-versed in infant motor development and offer services just for babies and toddlers. It is important to remember when looking at gross motor milestones that there is a range of what is considered βwithin normal limitsβ. At Kids Physio Group - Vancouver, Fraser St., we look for improvement of skills and a continued pattern of growth.
If an infant is experiencing tightness or asymmetries are present, directing them to our physiotherapists can help. We assess the latch, tongue mobility, and general motor development. We also work on exercises and positioning to improve feeding and allow for a more comfortable experience for the parent and child. We help your baby activate the right muscles by doing stretches, proper positioning, and using toys to motivate the child through their development.
Visiting with your little one? There's free parking in our lot behind the building, including wheelchair parking, plus free street parking on Fraser Street and E 18th Ave.
Infant Physiotherapy Services We Offer in Vancouver - Fraser St.
Torticollis & Headshape Management in Vancouver
Early Support, While It's Easiest to Treat
Torticollis (tightness on one side of the neck) and flattened or asymmetrical head shape often show up together, and both respond best to treatment started early, while your baby's skull is still soft. We work on positioning, gentle stretches, and motor milestone support to even things out and keep your baby comfortable.
Infant Feeding Assessment in Vancouver
Making Feeding Time Easier
If latch, tongue mobility, or general feeding comfort has been a struggle, our physiotherapists can assess what's going on and work with you on positioning and gentle techniques that make feeding easier for both of you.
Other Conditions We Support
Motor Milestone Support
Low Tone & History of Prematurity
Cerebral Palsy (suspected or confirmed)
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Birth Injuries & General Developmental Disabilities
Meet Your Vancouver Physiotherapy Team
Highly skilled in Infant Physiotherapy
All of our physiotherapists β Ariane Giroux, David Penner, Hong Chan, Jessica Harris, Narges (Helli) Yousefi, and Olivia Baldassare β treat general infant motor development, torticollis, and head shape management. For feeding-specific assessments, Ariane Giroux is our go-to team member.
Physiotherapy for Infants
These appointments are designed for babies from ππ’π«ππ‘ ππ¨ ππ π¦π¨π§ππ‘π¬ π¨π ππ π. Please bring your baby in should you have any concerns with their developmental milestones. You can also book one of these appointments if you do not have any concerns, but are looking for guidance on how to support your infant in developing gross motor skills. (Infant Physiotherapy Assessment EXCLUDES INFANT FEEDING, please book infant feeding appointment type for all feeding concerns)
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Kids Physio Group - Vancouver Fraser
3369 Fraser Street, 210Vancouver, BC
V5V 4C2 View Staff & Treatments
Kids Physio Group - Dollarton
120 - 2270 Dollarton Highway,North Vancouver, BC
V7H2M2 View Staff & Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to some of the questions you may have before booking with our Vancouver team.
Bodywork physical therapy uses gentle techniques β soft tissue massage, gentle stretching, manual therapy β to help babies release tension, improve mobility, and feed more comfortably. OurΒ Fraser St. clinic is well set up to help with both infant bodywork and feeding technique.
Yes! Infant feeding, along with the full range of infant physiotherapy needs, is something our team treats regularly. Book an appointment here.
DMI is a therapeutic technique that helps children with gross motor challenges build strength, alignment, and typical movement patterns through progressively challenging, repeated exercises. After a brief assessment, we identify where your child has room to grow and build a plan from there.
We are located just two blocks south of the diagonal Kingsway and Fraser Street intersection. There is also free street parking on both Fraser Street AND E 18th Ave. We also have free parking in our lot behind the building, where wheelchair parking is also available. Once youβve parked, you can access the clinic from the west side of Fraser Street and head upstairs.
