Areas of Specialty

Birth + Delivery Complications

GI Upset

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about muscles and movement, not digestion. In my work with infants, I see the connection between GI issues and motor development play out constantly, and it's one of the most under-discussed pieces of early development. Reflux and constipation aren't just uncomfortable for your baby in the moment. They quietly shape how they move, position their body, and build the foundational strength they'll need for rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking.

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about strength and movement, not the subtle rhythms of the body. In my work with infants, I see how much tension held in the skull, spine, and connective tissue can shape a baby's comfort and development, and it's one of the most overlooked pieces of early care. Birth, even an uncomplicated one, places real physical stress on a baby's tiny body. That tension doesn't just resolve on its own. It can quietly show up as difficulty feeding, trouble turning the head one direction, unexplained fussiness, or tightness that limits how freely a baby moves and explores their world.

Muscle Tone Issues

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about building strength, not recognizing when a baby's tone is too high or too low to begin with. In my work with infants, I see how much muscle tone shapes every movement milestone often before parents even notice something feels off. Tone that's too tight or too loose isn't just a preference in how a baby holds their body. It affects how they push up, roll, sit, and eventually stand, often leaving babies working harder than they should to reach the same milestones as their peers.

Torticollis

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about movement problems that are easy to see, not a subtle head tilt or preference. In my work with infants, I see how often torticollis gets dismissed as a 'phase' when it's actually shaping a baby's development in real time. A tight or shortened neck muscle doesn't just cause a baby to favor one side. It can affect head shape, visual tracking, and the symmetry a baby needs to roll, reach, and eventually crawl with both sides of their body working together.

Tummy Time

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about fixing a problem, not something as simple as tummy time. In my work with infants, I see how often tummy time gets skipped or cut short and how much that can cost a baby's development. Tummy time isn't just a box to check off a to-do list. It's how babies build the neck, shoulder, and core strength they need to lift their head, push up, roll, and eventually crawl, and when it's missed or avoided, those foundational skills often take longer to develop.

Genetic Diagnosis

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about a straightforward path to a milestone. Having a genetic diagnosis brings added complexity to this path. In my work with infants, I see how much a diagnosis can change what a baby needs and how their whole family navigates development day to day. A genetic diagnosis doesn't come with a single roadmap. It reshapes expectations around movement, timelines, and progress. It often means a baby needs care that's flexible, individualized, and built around who they are and not around a generic milestone chart.

Plagiocephaly

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about movement, not the shape of a baby's head. In my work with infants, I see how closely the two are connected, and how often plagiocephaly gets treated as a cosmetic issue rather than a developmental one. A flat spot doesn't happen in isolation. It's often a sign that a baby is favoring one position or one side of their body, and left unaddressed, that same imbalance can affect how they roll, sit, and move symmetrically as they grow.

Birth + Delivery Complications

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about problems that show up later, not the impact of birth itself. In my work with infants, I see how often a difficult delivery, whether it involved prolonged labor, assisted delivery, or an unplanned C-section, leaves a lasting imprint on a baby's body. Birth complications don't just affect the day they happen. They can show up as tension, positional preferences, or delayed strength in the weeks that follow, and early support can make a real difference in how smoothly a baby moves through those first milestones.

Neurological Conditions

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about strength and coordination, not the neurological systems underneath them. In my work with infants, I see how closely movement and neurology are connected, and how much earlier support can shape a baby's developmental path. A neurological condition doesn't move through a typical timeline or a typical set of milestones. It changes what progress looks like day to day, and it means a baby needs care that adapts alongside them, built around their unique needs rather than a standard developmental checklist.