Infant Physical Therapy

Improving feeding outcomes for families by treating the whole body.

Physical Conditions Impact Breastfeeding

For newborns and infants, breast, chest and bottle feeding is a full-body activity and tension anywhere in the system can influence their feeding efficiency, endurance and overall ability. Our team is ready to address muscular imbalances in your baby's system through infant physical therapy, while working directly with your IBCLC to help you achieve your feeding goals. Make an appointment today to learn more!

Who should see PT

babies preparing for a frenectomy
families opting out of tongue tie release
head/facial asymmetries
torticollis + other muscle imbalances
plagiocephaly + brachycephaly
head-turning preferences
fussy demeanors and/or colic
low tone or high tone
reflux/excessive spitting up
tight & stiff muscles/musculature
imbalances and asymmetrical gross motor performances
prematurity
physical anomalies

Expected Outcomes

improved global range of motion
improved infant regulation
improved positioning at the breast
improved infant comfort
improved maternal comfort
improved milk transfer/feeding ability
improved parental confidence
improved post-frenectomy outcomes
improved gross motor and symmetry performances

"Dr. Mary Claire was so sweet with my baby! Our evaluation was very thorough and she laid out a plan that would work well for my little one."

Infant PT Blogs

Torticollis

December 26, 2023

Tongue Tie Comfort Measures

March 18, 2023

Initial Evaluation

Dr. Mary Claire will conduct an IE to learn more about your little one and create a treatment plan to address the issues at hand.

PT Appointments

During these appointments Dr. Mary Claire will treat baby and teach you how to implement exercises at home.

Home Exercise Program

At your home is really where you'll have the biggest impact. The HEP is a collaborative effort with baby's caregivers to make sure exericises and stretches are done between appts.