How We Support Early Infant Development
Gentle support to help babies grow and thrive with infant physiotherapy in Winnipeg.
Physiotherapy is for babies and toddlers too! Kids Physio Group - Winnipeg'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 - Winnipeg, 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 babies activate the right muscles by doing stretches, proper positioning, and using toys to motivate the child through their development.
Infant Physiotherapy Services We Offer in Winnipeg
Torticollis & Headshape Management in Winnipeg
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 Winnipeg
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 Winnipeg Physiotherapy Team
Highly skilled in Infant Physiotherapy
All of our physiotherapists — Ashley Guindon, MPT; Lauren Lussier, MPT; Melanie Sabourin, MPT; Mikaela Hoeppner, MPT; and Kaitlyn Chatyrbok, MPT — treat general infant motor development, torticollis, and head shape management. For feeding-specific assessments, Mikaela Hoeppner and Lauren Lussier are our go-to team members.
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, or are looking for guidance on how to support your infant in developing gross motor skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to some of the questions you may have before booking with our Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg 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.
Kids Physio Group - Winnipeg is located in the 5-story building on the corner of Sterling Lyon Parkway and Lorimer Blvd. The main entrance is on the north side of the building. You can take either elevator to the second floor, and our clinic is located at the end of the long hallway to the left of the elevators. There is free 2-hour parking available in the lot surrounding the building.
