Our Approach

Physiotherapy for children is not a “one size fits all” approach. Here at Movement Therapy for Kids (MTFK) all children are treated as the wonderful individuals they are.

During therapy sessions we create a gentle non- pressured environment where your child can learn through play and moving purely for fun. We believe the role of a Physiotherapist is to guide your child to develop the skills required for them to move, play, learn and communicate in ways that will support their development through childhood and into adulthood.

Children learn through movement and their brains need freedom to create and integrate the information their bodies send. Using therapeutic handling we work slowly to increase your child’s opportunities for greater learning.

Therapy sessions are focused on the process of movement and learning rather than the end result/goal. By rehearsing or repetition of goals we rob children of the opportunities to have random experiences his or her brain requires to form the inner patterns to do an activity well. We don’t just suddenly sit up one day, we sit up from the million varied general movements we make from when we are born. As a result of these “happy accidents”, from moving this way and that, we find ourselves with the varied skills we need to learn a new movement or task. By creating new opportunities through handling and play we give rich possibilities to help your child maximise their potential, no matter their diagnosis. 

Therapy sessions at MTFK are treated as a learning opportunity for both your child and you. Our aim is also to support you to deepen your understanding of how and why your child moves as they do and to give opportunity for you to support your child through their movement therapy journey.