Paediatric Physiotherapy
Specialist physiotherapy for infants and children, integrating bodywork, oral motor therapy, and post-procedure rehabilitation
Book an AppointmentA uniquely integrated approach to paediatric care
At NTTC, our paediatric physiotherapy service is delivered by Kate Roche, a Chartered Physiotherapist and IBCLC. This dual qualification means that Kate brings both a thorough understanding of infant feeding and an expert knowledge of paediatric movement and neurodevelopment — a combination that is rare and particularly relevant for children with oral restrictions.
What We Treat
Tongue Tie Aftercare & Rehabilitation
Post-division oral exercises, scar management, and reintegration of normal oral function. Kate guides families through the rehabilitation process to ensure optimal outcomes following tongue tie release.
Infant Bodywork
Soft tissue and myofascial techniques to address tension patterns in infants, including those related to birth trauma, torticollis, and restricted neck or jaw movement that may be impacting feeding.
Oral Motor Therapy
Targeted exercises to develop oral motor strength, coordination, and sensory tolerance. Particularly relevant for infants and children with feeding difficulties, oral aversions, or myofunctional concerns.
Developmental Support
Assessment and therapy for children with neurodevelopmental concerns affecting movement, postural control, and physical milestones. Programs are tailored, family-centred, and play-based where appropriate.
Kate Roche
BSc Physiotherapy
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Chartered Physiotherapist (MISCP)
Clinical Director, NTTC
Clinical expertise across two disciplines
Kate's dual training as a Chartered Physiotherapist and IBCLC positions her uniquely within the NTTC team. She works closely with Dr Justin Roche and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that physical and feeding factors are assessed and managed in a coordinated way.
Her approach draws on neurodevelopmental treatment principles, myofunctional therapy, and evidence-based lactation practice to support each child's individual needs.
Book a Paediatric Physiotherapy appointment
Call 052 6108009 or email [email protected]
Paediatric physiotherapists have extensive experience in a variety of neurological paediatric conditions including:
- Developmental delay.
- Torticollis/Plagiocephaly.
- Hypotonia/Low tone/Floppy child.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia.
- Hypermobility.
- Down Syndrome.
- Spina Bifida.
- Acquired Brain Injury.
- Muscular Dystrophy or other neuromuscular challenges.
- Toe walking.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Posture/gait re education.
- Other genetic disorders.
These are all just a snapshot of what paediatric physiotherapists can treat.
Initial assessment of your child will include their development, movement patterns, motor planning, strength, posture and balance in order to produce a structured and individualised treatment program which may include:
- Milestone development.
- Stretching.
- Strengthening.
- Working on fine and gross motor skills
- Re-educating normal movement patterns.
- Balance training.
- Improving posture and quality of walking.
- Advice and support for parents.
- Orthotics/footwear advice.
Paediatric physiotherapists can pick up on movement impairments early on. Identifying gross motor delays early on allows for early diagnosis of many conditions that may impact function as the child grows. Early intervention by a qualified paediatric physiotherapist can help your child learn the movement skills needed early on to help their development and to monitor gross motor skill development to ensure that your child is meeting all their developmental milestones.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any areas of your child’s development and would like a consultation please contact us. We would love to assist you and your child.
It is never too early for intervention!
