Pediatric Movements
Pediatric Physical Therapy and Wellness
Specializing in
Infants. Milestones. Torticollis. Head Shape. Tongue Tie. Bodywork.
From Birth to Walking and Beyond
Private In-Home visits in Northern Virginia
No Wait Time - Get Care Fast!
No Referral Needed!
Physical Therapy. Wellness Support. Infant Play Classes.
Testimonial
“Dr. Nalan was my rock during my time as a new mom and my baby was having trouble feeding, her level of knowledge and support is unmatched!”
K.C.
Contact us for a FREE 15 minute phone consultation!
Contact us for a FREE 15 minute phone consultation!
Meet Dr. Nalan Gursoy, PT, DPT
Founder and Owner of Pediatric Movements LLC
I am passionate about early intervention, and helping families achieve their goals for their babies and toddlers. As a mom, and a highly specialized Doctor of pediatric physical therapy that has served hundreds of families over 13 years, I understand the difficulties that may arise when raising a child. Whether they are feeding difficulties, developmental concerns or just finding new ways to play with your baby, I can help your baby feed well, move well and develop on track.
My additional trainings as a lactation, tongue-tie and lip-tie informed physical therapist will help your baby thrive during times of feeding difficulties whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
I can help your baby feel good in their body by reducing tension with manual therapy/bodywork with a tear-free approach, increase their strength, and endurance to help them feed and move better so they can achieve their milestones with ease.
I specialize in creative and fun techniques to help your baby achieve their milestones through play at any stage of their development and will help you tackle developmental delay quickly!
Let’s connect and discuss your concerns and questions during a FREE 15 minute phone consultation and let’s make a comforting plan regarding your child’s development!
How we can help!
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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Early help is vital to overcome asymmetries in the body such as head turning preference or a head tilt which can lead to feeding problems and developmental delay. Tightness of the muscles in the neck or body can cause turn preference and lead to head flatness, if treatment is started early we can help your baby avoid a cranial helmet.
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Milestone or Developmental Delays
Achieve milestones such as tummy-time, rolling, sitting, grasping, crawling and walking on time with fun easy to do activities with your baby. We can evaluate and assess the reasons for the delays, and provide a treatment plan individualized for your baby to help achieve age-expected skills.
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Oral Motor Skills and Pre/Post Tongue-tie Rehab
For successful feeding, the infant has to feel good in their entire body. Oral ties or oral dysfunction can make feeding and tummy-time difficult, we can help you achieve your feeding goals whether it is with breastfeeding or bottle feeding by using a full body approach.
We can assess the tongue to help determine if it is causing the feeding issues. We can help you with pre/post tongue-tie rehab if a tongue-tie release is planned.
If your baby has reflux and hates tummy time.
I can help!
If your baby is delayed in rolling, sitting, walking.
I can help!
If your baby has had a tongue tie release and things aren’t getting better.
I can help!
IMPROVE HEAD SHAPE WITHOUT A HELMET
Our specialized and individualized positioning techniques will help your baby avoid a helmet for head flatness if started early!
EASE YOUR MIND ABOUT MILESTONES and MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Purposeful play options to keep your child progress through each new milestone.
EARLY DEVELOPMENT & WELLNESS SUPPORT
Highly specialized pediatric physical therapy services that are gentle and tear-free using a full body approach to treat:
Oral motor skills
Tension related to tongue-lip-buccal ties and breastfeeding/bottle feeding challenges
Torticollis (tight neck) and head flattening
Pre and post tongue tie release rehab
Motor milestone or developmental delays
Reflux and gas
Prematurity and other health conditions
We also offer classes and wellness consultations to infants to screen for, achieve, and progress motor milestones for parents who want activities to help best support their baby’s growth and development.
The Pediatric Movements Approach to
Mastering Milestones
Birth through Walking and Beyond
Early Screening and Intervention
Establish care early for best outcomes.
Prevent milestone or developmental delays and helmet wearing
Individualized Plan and Treatment
Every baby is unique and so is their treatment plan.
Speed up progress with evidence based techniques
Full body approach and ongoing wellness programs
Mix of therapeutic approaches and play activities that are gentle, proactive and preventive
Contact us to request an appointment.
PEDIATRIC MOVEMENTS LLC
nalan@pediatricmovements.net
570-977-3501 Call or Text
FAQ’s
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Virginia is a direct-access state for physical therapy, meaning you do not need a referral to see a physical therapist with a doctorate degree.
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In order to provide prompt, high-quality, one-on-one care in your home without visit limitations by insurance companies, Pediatric Movements is a cash-pay practice to be able to reach more families and to get them results fast! We are not in network with any insurance companies. If your child is receiving physical therapy services with me, I will be happy to provide you with a detailed invoice to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement after treatment. If you plan to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, please check with them first. Payment is due at time of service.
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Our appointments typically last 60 minutes.
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Please feel free to call for complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to determine which services your child would benefit from, or shoot me an e-mail at nalan@pediatricmovements.net