MOVEMENT AND MILESTONES
Physiotherapy for kids
Is your child struggling to move, play or keep up?
If your baby isn't rolling, sitting or crawling or your older child struggles with balance, coordination or walking we are here to help.
Paediatric physiotherapy that gets to the root of your child's movement difficulties and helps them build the skills they need move, explore and play.
How we can help your child
Is your baby struggling to reach their milestones?
Your baby isn't rolling, sitting, crawling, standing or walking when you expected. Perhaps tummy time is a battle, they always turn their head to one side, or you feel something isn't quite right.
We can assess how your baby moves, identify areas that may need support and show you practical, play-based ways to help at home.
Does your struggle to sit still or control their movements?
Perhaps sitting on the floor is difficult, your child tires easily, or they find it hard to organise their body during play and everyday activities.
We look at how posture, strength, stability and movement control may be affecting your child's participation, and develop a plan around their individual needs.
Does your child struggle with balance, coordination or clumsiness?
Are they always falling, bumping into things, struggling to climb, jump or catch a ball, or finding it difficult to keep up with their friends?
We work on the underlying movement skills that can make everyday play and physical activities easier, helping your child develop greater control, confidence and independence.
Has your child been diagnosed with a condition which affects how they move?
Whether your child has low muscle tone, hypermobility, cerebral palsy, a genetic condition, ADHD or autism, you may need support with their physical development and everyday movement.
We provide individualised, child-centred physiotherapy focused on your child's abilities, challenges and goals. Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to seek advice about their movement.
Not sure if your child's movement is developing as it should?
YOU'VE NOTICED SOMETHING.
Trust yourself enough to ask.
Maybe your health visitor has said to wait and see. Perhaps friends and family have reassured you that every child develops differently. Or maybe you simply have a feeling that your child is finding movement harder than they should.
You don't need to wait until you have all the answers to ask for help.
At Movement and Milestones, we take your concerns seriously. We'll listen to what you've noticed, assess how your child moves and help you understand what might be going on.
Even if your child has already reached their milestones, we can help if the way they move, play or participate in everyday activities is a concern.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your concerns.
What makes Movement and Milestones different?
YOUR CHILD ISN'T A CHECKIST.
THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL.
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At Movement and Milestones, we don't just look at what your child can or can't do. We look at how they move, what they find difficult, what motivates them and what they want to achieve.
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We take your concerns seriously. You know your child best, and your observations matter.
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We focus on quality of movement. It's not just about reaching a milestone; it's about developing movement skills that support everyday life.
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We make therapy fun. Children learn through movement, play, exploration and meaningful experiences.
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We work towards your goals. Whether you want your baby to crawl, your toddler to walk more confidently or your older child to join in with playground games, we build a plan around what matters to you.
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We support you, too. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of your child's needs and practical ideas to use at home, without adding unnecessary pressure to family life.
Our goal is to help your child build the movement skills and confidence they need to participate in everyday life, play and learning.
TESTIMONIALS
Every child has their own journey. Here are some experiences shared by families we have supported.
Erin
We took our son to see Julie as he had been toe walking and I was getting concerned. Julie immediately found tightness in his trunk and legs and worked with him to reduce this in a fun and exciting way. He absolutely loved his time with Julie and was always excited to go. Julie makes it fun and interesting and it doesn’t feel clinical at all- my son was comfortable and relaxed. If something felt too hard, he was comfortable enough to express this to Julie which is a huge indicator of the type of environment she was created.
Since starting sessions with Julie, he has learned to ride a scooter and is now able to cycle his bike without stabilisers- huge milestones for us all. Highly recommend'
Hannah
Julie has been outstanding with her support and experience, and has been able to help my son gain the strength and body confidence that he so needed. The outcome is that my son has blossomed into a little boy who wants to run, climb, spin, sit in a swing and go down a slide.
His speech and imagination have exploded, as he is now using the energy he needed to focus on walking and trying to run into learning and saying new words every single day.''
Lyndsey
Would 100% recommend Julie.
Our wee one struggled with the basic movements and transitioning. We voiced our concerns with the HV several times and we were told its normal. Others tried reassuring us that some babies just bypass crawling and go straight to walking.
Julie was friendly, professional and thorough. Her service just has a warm, inviting safe space for kids and parents.
She provided a lot of advice, support and gave us helpful techniques to use at home.
After just two sessions, our 14month old has mastered lying to sitting, sitting to standing, crawling, and is now attempting to walk on her own. All in the space of a few weeks.
Forever grateful.
Exciting news
Over the past year, Movement and Milestones has continued to grow and we are very grateful for all the families who have trusted us to support their children. However, with that growth has come longer waiting times for appointments and we know how difficult it is to wait when you have concerns about your child’s development, so we are am really excited to share some good news.
We are delighted to welcome Joy, another paediatric physiotherapist to Movement and Milestones.
Worried about your child's movement or development?
You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
Whether your baby isn't reaching their milestones or your older child is struggling with balance, coordination or everyday movement, we're here to listen, assess and help you find a way forward.
Let's work together to help your child move well, play well and reach their potential.