Children's Physiotherapy: Early Intervention Services - Nelson

Early intervention therapy service for children from birth to 6 years of age.

Assesses movement, coordination, posture and strength and promotes a child’s development through play based assessment and intervention.

The Physiotherapist may do some of the following:

  • Evaluate a child’s movements and abilities
  • Assess and help to promote a child’s motor developmentAssess a child’s limb and postural alignment and advise on the need for bracing or orthotics
  • Check muscle tone and strength, range of motion, balance, postural reactions, movement patterns, body awareness and motor planning
  • Assess the need for specialized equipment
  • Provide recommendations on activities to help promote development
  • Provide information and education to community groups.

To refer a child to the therapy program,  fill out the referral form (on the website) and either fax, email, or drop off at the therapies office. Any person directly connected to the child is able to refer. If the referral source is not the caregiver, then verbal or written consent is needed before submitting.

Address / Contact Info

Kootenay Kids Society
206 - 625 Front Street Nelson, BCV1L 4B6

Phone Numbers

Physiotherapy Services: (250) 505-1171
Kootenay Kids Main Office: (250) 352-6678
Physio Fax: (250) 505-1172

Hours of Operation

Therapy Office: Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedNelson Area & Slocan Valley

Service Details

Program fee notesFree

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This program was last updated on: 12 Apr 2022.