Summit Kids Physiotherapy

Every child has their own summit to climb and we’re here to help them reach it!

Summit Kids Physiotherapy

Every child has their own summit to climb and we’re here to help them reach it!

About Us

Established in 2022, Summit Kids Physiotherapy is dedicated to helping children and youth move, play, and thrive.

We provide pediatric physiotherapy and occupational services for infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age, supporting families through every stage of development.

Every child develops at their own pace, and we recognize that each child has unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Whether your child is requiring support in reaching early milestones, managing a medical condition, or working to improve strength, coordination, fine motor skills, or independent mobility, we are here to provide compassionate and individualized care.

Summit Kids Physiotherapy clinic began it's journey after recognizing a significant need for accessible, high-quality pediatric physiotherapy services within the local Dufferin region and surrounding communities, inspiring the creation of Summit Kids Physiotherapy.

After 3 years of offering only pediatric physiotherapy services, we have now expanded to include pediatric occupational therapy services as well!

Our Pediatric Therapy Services

Physiotherapy

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, we help children build the movement skills, strength, and confidence they need to participate in everyday life. Through individualized assessments and engaging, play-based one-to-one treatment, we support children at every stage of development—from infants learning their first movement skills to older children developing coordination, balance, and athletic abilities.

Our physiotherapy services focus on improving gross motor development, mobility, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, core stability, and motor planning. We also can help children build endurance, improve physical fitness, develop sport-specific skills, and increase their participation in play, recreation, school, and other meaningful activities.

LOOKING TO BOOK AN ASSESSMENT?

Call us - Reach out to the Orangeville Pediatric Clinic to speak to Jen Calitri, our amazing client care coordinator who will be able to take your information and schedule a PT assessment for you and your child - (289) 966-2800

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Occupational Therapy

Our one-to-one occupational therapy care begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand how your child interacts with their daily world, focusing on fine motor skills, self-regulation, and life skills.

Working side-by-side with your family, we design a customized treatment plan that supports independent routines—from managing big emotions and building meaningful social connections to playing and succeeding at school.

Through fun, purposeful activities and supportive coaching for parents, we help your child master the essential tools of daily life, turning everyday challenges into lasting achievements.

LOOKING TO BOOK AS ASSESSMENT?

Reach out directly to Elissa Makonka at (289)-338-7218

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Physiotherapy Services: Who We Treat

Infants and Toddlers

We specialize in early intervention to help infants and toddlers develop the foundational movement skills needed for healthy growth and development.

Torticollis
Head Shape Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly
Feeding support
Pre-Post frenectomy care/bodywork
Delayed motor milestones
Prematurity/Developmental follow up
Positional Clubfoot/Metatarsus Adductus
Milestone Check-ups

Pre-school-aged Children

As children become more active explorers, we help build confidence, coordination, and movement skills through play-based therapy.

Toe walking
In-toeing or Out-toeing
Flat feet or lower limb alignment concerns
Balance or coordination difficulties
Frequent falls or clumsiness
Retained Primitive Reflexes *must have a Gross motor
Difficulty with Specific Gross Motor Skill Acquisition

School Aged Children

As physical demands increase at school, on the playground, and in sports, we can help children develop strength, endurance, coordination, and confidence. We support children with:

Joint pain or overuse injuries
Hypermobility
Core weakness
Balance and coordination challenges
Strength and Conditioning
Postural concerns

Occupational Therapy Services: Who We Treat

Infants and Toddlers

Feeding support
Pre-Post frenectomy care/bodywork
Delayed motor milestones
Tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling
Prematurity and developmental follow up
Milestone Check-ups

Pre-school-aged Children

Infants and Toddlers

Self-feeding skills
Dressing skills
Pre-printing fine motor skills
Self-regulation and co-regulation
Sensory preferences
Toileting
Social skills

School Aged Children

Attention and focus
Self-regulation
Sensory preferences
Emotional awareness and control
Visual motor coordination
Social connections

Children We Work With

We offer specialized care for children with neurological, developmental and physical disabilities, including:

Cerebral Palsy
Brachial Plexus Injury
Hypotonia/Hypertonia/Ataxia
Global Developmental Delay
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic/Chromosomal Conditions
Neurodivergences (Autism/ADHD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Sensory processing disorder
Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) & Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Treatment Approaches

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, our team brings together a diverse range of knowledge, experience, and therapeutic approaches to support each child's individual needs. We recognize that every child is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, interests, and personality. As part of the assessment process, we take the time to get to know your child and determine which treatment approaches will best support their development and help them achieve their goals.

We believe that having a variety of skills and techniques in our therapeutic toolkit allows us to create individualized treatment plans that are both meaningful and effective. Our therapists are committed to ongoing learning and professional development, continually expanding their knowledge and skills to provide families with current, evidence-informed care.

Below, you will find examples of some of the treatment approaches and techniques we may incorporate into therapy:

Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME)

Cuevas-Medek-Exercises (CME) is a specialized hands-on approach that uses specific, progressively challenging exercises to encourage a child’s postural control and automatic movement responses against gravity.

Through carefully selected activities, your physiotherapist challenges your child’s balance, stability, and ability to maintain control of their head and trunk while developing functional movement skills. Exercises are adapted to each child’s abilities and may progress as their strength, postural control, and movement responses improve.

The ultimate goal of CME is to help children develop functional motor control and achieve greater independence in head and trunk control, sitting, standing, and walking

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, therapy is tailored to each child’s individual needs and developmental goals, helping them build new skills and reach their potential one step at a time.

Total Motion Release® (TMR)

Total Motion Release® (TMR) is a gentle, movement-based approach that focuses on improving symmetry, mobility, and motor control throughout the body. Using specific movements and positions, therapy encourages children to explore comfortable movement patterns and supports improved functional movement.

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, our Physiotherapist trained in TMR Tots and Teens incorporate this approach into individualized treatment plans based on each child’s abilities, strengths, and goals. Sessions are designed to be engaging, child-friendly, and comfortable, allowing children to participate actively in their therapy and build new movement skills through play.

TMR may be incorporated into treatment for infants and children experiencing torticollis, postural asymmetries, differences in muscle tone, gait asymmetry, motor control challenges, and certain neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. It may also be used as part of rehabilitation following sport-related injuries, when appropriate.

Therapeutic Taping

Therapeutic Tape (also known as kinesiology or K-taping) uses a flexible, elastic therapeutic tape that moves with the skin and body. When applied by a trained therapist, it can provide gentle sensory feedback to support movement, muscle function, and comfort during everyday activities.

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, kinesiology tape may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan to help manage pain and swelling, provide additional sensory input, and support muscle activation or relaxation when appropriate. The tape allows children to continue moving and participating in activities while receiving this additional support.

Our Physiotherapist considers each child’s unique needs and goals when determining whether kinesiology taping may be beneficial. It can be used as an adjunct to physiotherapy for children with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, alongside other therapeutic activities and interventions.

Infant Feeding Support

Whether your baby is breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or using a combination of both, we’re here to help you feel supported and confident along the way. We look at the whole child, including how your baby’s posture, movement, muscle function, oral-motor skills, and breathing work together during feeding. We take the time to understand your baby’s unique needs and your family’s goals, and work with you to develop an individualized plan of care. We can support infants with:

Breast and bottle feeding - Helping your baby find comfortable and efficient positioning and feeding strategies.
Latch and feeding mechanics: Supporting the coordination and movement of the tongue that is needed for an effective latch
Suck–swallow–breathe coordination: Promoting smooth, efficient coordination during feeds.
Positioning and body mechanics: Assessing how your baby’s posture and body movement may influence feeding.
Feeding-related discomfort - Helping identify physical factors that may contribute to fussiness, tension, reflux, or difficulty settling during feeds.

When appropriate, we also collaborate with other professionals involved in your baby’s care, such as IBCLCs, pediatricians, dentists, osteopaths, and other healthcare providers, to ensure your family receives well-rounded, coordinated support.

Assessment for ADP Funded Equipment: Ambulation Aids

The Ontario Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) helps eligible individuals access funding for essential mobility devices and positioning equipment including wheeled walkers, gait trainers and standing frames.

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, our ADP-authorized Physiotherapist for Ambulation Aids can work with children and their families to assess mobility and positioning needs, review existing equipment, and recommend appropriate equipment to support each child’s comfort, function, safety, and participation in everyday activities.

We collaborate closely with families and their chosen equipment vendor throughout the assessment, prescription, and fitting process, helping guide families through the steps involved in accessing suitable equipment and available ADP funding.

Our goal is to help children access the equipment they need to participate more comfortably and confidently at home, at school, and in their communities.

Feeding Past Infancy

At Summit Kids, our occupational therapist supports families through the exciting yet often overwhelming transition to solid foods by tailoring the approach to your infant's unique developmental readiness. Whether you choose traditional purees, Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), or a hybrid combo approach, I help guide the process safely and effectively. For families utilizing purees, I assist in advancing textures smoothly to prevent pocketing or sensory aversions. For those exploring Baby-Led Weaning, our OT will provide guidance on safe food sizing and textures to foster self-feeding, hand-eye coordination, and oral-motor skills like chewing and tongue movement. Together, we will build a customized, stress-free feeding plan that honors your child's cues, ensures safety, and sets a strong foundation for a lifetime of happy, independent eating.

Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS)

The Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding is a play-based, child-led framework designed to evaluate and treat children experiencing severe food selectiveness, picky eating, and complex feeding difficulties. This whole-child approach avoids pressure or force-feeding, focusing instead on systematically desensitizing a child to the sensory properties of new foods. As an occupational therapist, I guide children through a six-step hierarchy of eating—moving comfortably from looking at food, to interacting with it, smelling it, touching it, tasting it, and finally chewing and swallowing. By utilizing structured meal routines and gradual "food chaining," this evidence-based program helps transform stressful family mealtimes into positive experiences, expanding your child's diet naturally and at their own pace.

Handwriting without Tears®

Handwriting Without Tears® is a structured, multisensory program designed to help children develop the foundational skills needed for handwriting. Using engaging, hands-on activities, child-friendly instructions, and a step-by-step approach, children learn letter formation, pencil control, and writing skills in a fun and supportive environment.

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, this approach may be incorporated into occupational therapy sessions to support children with fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, letter formation, and overall handwriting legibility. Activities are adapted to each child’s developmental level and individual needs, helping build confidence and independence with everyday writing tasks.

Sensory Integration

Sensory integration is the way our brains receive, organize, and respond to information from our senses, including touch, movement, balance, sounds, sights, and body awareness. These sensory experiences help children understand their environment, regulate their responses, and participate in everyday activities.

At Summit Kids Physiotherapy, occupational therapy may incorporate individualized, play-based sensory activities to help children better manage sensory experiences and develop skills for daily life. Therapy is tailored to each child’s unique needs and may focus on supporting emotional regulation, attention, body awareness, motor planning, and participation in activities such as play, dressing, mealtimes, and school routines.

Summit Kids Physiotherapy

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