When your baby is diagnosed with torticollis or plagiocephaly, it is natural to feel overwhelmed. You might notice your little one has a strong preference for looking one way, or perhaps you’re seeing a slight flattening on one side of their head. These are very common challenges, and with early, gentle physical therapy, I can help guide your baby toward better balance, comfort, and freedom of movement. 

My approach to head flattening: 

I focus on giving parents simple, practical things they can do at home every day to help their baby’s head shape improve—while also figuring out what’s really causing the flattening so we can address it at the source.

I teach you practical, evidence-based strategies for handling your baby throughout daily routines. By thoughtfully adjusting how you carry, feed, position, and play with your little one, we can gently encourage balanced movement patterns and symmetrical use of both sides of the body.

This approach helps correct postural asymmetries in the neck and trunk, promotes better head shape, and supports the development of strength and coordination.

For babies with torticollis and plagiocephaly, gentle pediatric physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to restore natural movement and build balanced strength.

I use soft, hands-on techniques to gently release tightness in the neck, shoulders, and trunk. Through playful, age-appropriate activities, I help your baby gradually increase their active and passive range of motion, making it easier and more comfortable for them to look both directions.

At the same time, I work on strengthening the weaker muscles on the affected side while improving overall postural control and body symmetry. This balanced approach not only helps reshape the head over time but also supports the development of important milestones like rolling, pushing up during tummy time, and eventually crawling.

Tummy time, body tension, and gross motor milestones are some of the earliest and most important building blocks of your baby’s development. Gentle pediatric physical therapy can make a world of difference by helping your little one feel more comfortable and confident in their body.

Through playful, hands-on techniques, I help release tightness and tension, improves head and neck mobility, and gradually builds the strength and coordination needed for successful tummy time. As your baby becomes more comfortable on their tummy, they’re better able to lift their head, push up, roll, and eventually crawl — all of which support healthy gross motor development.

Beyond the physical skills, this gentle support reduces fussiness, eases discomfort, and helps your baby explore their world with greater ease and joy. 

Tension in the neck, trunk and upper body often impacts how a baby latches or feeds. By addressing these areas of tightness, I often see a wonderful improvement in your baby's comfort and confidence during feeding time, for both bottle and nursing. 

Building foundational strength in the earliest months lays the groundwork for everything that follows.

I work with babies during the critical window when the nervous system and musculoskeletal system are rapidly organizing. Through guided movement, positioning, and play-based activities, I help infants develop the core, neck, and trunk strength needed for balanced posture and efficient movement patterns.

When these foundations are solid, babies move more comfortably, feed more efficiently, and progress through developmental stages with less compensation and frustration. Early intervention turns potential roadblocks into smoother pathways for growth.