Promoting Wellness with Pediatric Physiotherapy
Helping Children Move, Grow & Thrive
At BodyLab Recovery Science, we provide personalized pediatric physiotherapy in St. Catharines for infants, children, and teens.
Our goal is to help children improve movement, strength, coordination, mobility, balance, and confidence through individualized treatment plans designed specifically for their stage of development.
Whether your child is recovering from an injury, struggling with coordination, experiencing developmental delays, or dealing with pain during sports and activities, our pediatric physiotherapist Kaitlyn Ross provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming environment.
We proudly serve families across St. Catharines, Thorold, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fonthill, and the Niagara Region.
What Is Pediatric Physiotherapy?
Pediatric physiotherapy focuses on assessing and improving movement, mobility, strength, coordination, balance, posture, and physical development in children.
Treatment is designed to support each child’s unique developmental needs while helping improve function, confidence, and participation in everyday activities, sports, and play.
Our physiotherapist uses child-friendly treatment approaches that help make therapy engaging, supportive, and goal-oriented.
Conditions Pediatric Physiotherapy Can Help With
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Difficulty participating in physical activities & sports
- Gait Abnormalities
- Gross motor delays such as walking, crawling, running, sitting
- Gross motor milestone check in's
- In-toeing/out-toeing
- Newborn tension
- Oncology
- Phagiocephaly (head shape concerns)
- Poor posture & body mechanics
- Pre/ post- frenectomy (tongue tie release)
- Rheumatological conditions
- Scoliosis
- Toe walking
- Torticollis (head turning preferences)
- Neuromuscular and neuromotor:
- Acquired Brain Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Genetic Conditions
- Hypotonia or hypertonia
What to Expect During Your Child’s Physiotherapy Appointment
During the initial pediatric physiotherapy assessment, we will:
- Discuss your child’s medical history, symptoms, goals, and activity level
- Assess movement, strength, balance, posture, mobility, and coordination
- Identify contributing factors affecting movement or pain
- Develop a personalized treatment and exercise plan
- Provide education and home exercise recommendations for parents and caregivers
Our treatments are designed to be supportive, engaging, and appropriate for your child’s age and abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A doctor’s referral is not required to book pediatric physiotherapy in Ontario, although some insurance plans may request one for reimbursement.
Pediatric physiotherapy may help infants, toddlers, and children depending on their condition and needs.
Many extended health insurance plans include physiotherapy coverage. Direct billing may be available for eligible providers. We recommend calling your insurance company to confirm coverage.
An inital appointment is 60 minutes and follow up appointments are 40 minutes.
Comfortable clothing that allows movement is recommended.
Book Pediatric Physiotherapy in St. Catharines
If you are looking for pediatric physiotherapy in St. Catharines, BodyLab Recovery Science is here to help.
We focus on helping children improve movement, confidence, strength, and recovery through individualized physiotherapy care.
BodyLab Recovery Science
52 George Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 5N6 Phone: 905-228-3130
