How We Support Early Infant Development
Gentle support to help babies grow and thrive with infant physiotherapy in North Vancouver.
Physiotherapy is for babies and toddlers too! Kids Physio Group - North Vancouver, Dollarton'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 “within normal limits”. At Kids Physio Group - North Vancouver, Dollarton, 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.
Just over the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge, our Dollarton clinic is an easy drive for families from Deep Cove to Lynn Valley.
Infant Physiotherapy Services We Offer in North Vancouver
Torticollis & Headshape Management in North Vancouver, Dollarton
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 North Vancouver, Dollarton
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 North Vancouver, Dollarton Physiotherapy Team
Highly skilled in Infant Physiotherapy
All of our physiotherapists — Casey Legault, Cassidy Kapaiwai, Kaitlin Gairdner, and Marie-Li Lapierre — treat general infant motor development, torticollis, and head shape management. For feeding-specific assessments, Marie-Li Lapierre is our go-to team member.
Physiotherapy for Infants
These appointments are designed for babies from 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐞. 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 North Vancouver, Dollarton team.
Bodywork physical therapy uses gentle techniques — soft tissue massage, gentle stretching, manual therapy — to help babies release tension, improve mobility, and feed more comfortably. Our Dollarton 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.
The best thing to do is to contact Kids Physio Group - North Vancouver, Dollarton directly so we can answer all of your questions. We are a trusted baby's physio in North Van, and as such, we will be able to walk you through our comprehensive children’s physiotherapy exercises.
North Van Kids Physio is located a few blocks east of the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge along Dollarton Highway (on the North Side of Dollarton Hwy between Riverside Drive and Forester Street). There are 10 parking spots reserved for our clients and Jump Gymnastics clients.
