Pediatric Movements

Infant Physical Therapy for Breastfeeding, Bottle-Feeding and Holistic Approach to Oral Ties.

Tension, Torticollis and Developmental Expert.

  • Highly specialized physical therapy for babies who are experiencing challenges with feeding due to oral motor dysfunction, tightness from tongue or lip ties, torticollis, and tension.

    Leading manual therapy and oral motor techniques to reduce painful breastfeeding, and to increase milk transfer.

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A woman with curly red hair, wearing a pink top, holding a sleeping baby with a bald head, dressed in black, close to her cheek, both smiling softly.

Meet Dr. Nalan Gursoy, PT, DPT

Founder and Owner of Pediatric Movements

I’m Dr. Nalan, a doctor of pediatric physical therapy and oral motor specialist with over 15 years of experience.

I offer a comprehensive, whole-body approach to feeding challenges, and take a holistic approach to finding the root cause of feeding issues, which is essential before going directly to a release procedure, whether your baby is breastfed, bottle-fed, or somewhere in between.

I am a highly specialized PT for milestones, tension patterns, tightness to ease reflux, spit ups, gassiness and fussiness.

How we can help your baby

Tongue and Lip Tie Therapy

Torticollis and Body Tension Treatment

Head Shape Correction

Milestone Support

Lactation-Informed Physical Therapy

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Is it a Tongue Tie or Is it Tension leading to Feeding Difficulties in Your Infant?

Oral and Body Tension Can Mimic a Tongue-Tie Even without an Actual Tie Present.

Feeding Challenges that Oral and Body Tension can cause:

  • Shallow Latch and Pain

  • Clicking Sounds

  • Gagging/Coughing

  • Poor Milk Transfer

  • Falling Asleep When Feeding

Tongue-Ties are Often Misdiagnosed.

Avoid Unnecessary Surgery by Addressing Tension and Function First.

A woman in pink scrubs smiling and holding hands with a baby, who is sitting behind an orange exercise ball, in a room with plants and gym equipment.
A woman in a blue shirt is breastfeeding her baby while sitting on the floor. A woman in pink scrubs is smiling and supporting the baby. They are in a bright room with large windows, plants, and exercise balls in the background.
A woman with blonde curly hair, wearing pink scrubs and white sneakers, is sitting on a yoga mat inside a room. She is smiling and feeding a baby with a bottle. The baby is lying across her lap, dressed in a light green onesie.
View fullsize Feeding difficulties are often complex and rarely caused by one thing alone. Start with lactation support to evaluate latch, positioning, and milk transfer. If challenges continue, bodywork such as PT, OT, CST, or chiropractic care can help address
View fullsize Dr. Nalan Gursoy is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Pediatric Movements in Fairfax, VA. She specializes in: • Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) / Tongue Ties: She focuses on assessing and treating oral dysfunction to help infants with lat
View fullsize Reflux is more than just a “tummy issue”—it’s often tied to how a baby’s body moves and feeds. This post breaks down why medication is only one piece of the puzzle and how physical and oral motor therapy provide a long-t
View fullsize What is Lactation-Informed PT & Oral Motor Therapy? Think of it as bodywork meets feeding skills. 🍼✨ It’s more than just a latch; it’s about making sure your baby’s body is physically ready to eat comfortably and efficiently. &
View fullsize I get messages daily about mamas seeking help for their infants because they are continuing to have the same symptoms post procedure. Tongue tie release is not an emergency procedure that needs to be done as soon as feeding difficulties are seen, wo
View fullsize Results in one session with highly specialized manual therapy/PT for sublingual tension (under tongue). Many times, the under tongue tension of the tongue movers and fascia causes the feeding issues, before a release this is crucial in addressing i
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FAQ’s

  • In order to provide prompt, high-quality, one-on-one care 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 without wait times. Super bill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Our initial evaluation can last 60-90 minutes, and follow up appointments are 60 minutes.

  • The length of treatment will vary depending on your baby’s age and the severity of the condition. During the initial evaluation, we’ll provide a personalized prognosis and an estimated treatment timeline. Most plans of care typically range from 4 to 6 visits, though this may be adjusted based on your child’s progress. Early intervention leads to faster improvement and more favorable outcomes across all conditions, so we encourage starting therapy as soon as concerns arise.