About
Welcome to Baby Steps Physiotherapy
Children are not just small adults. Treating infants and children requires expert knowledge and clinical skills to ensure safe and effective treatment. When sourcing treatment for your child, it's important to find someone who has the right paediatric experience.
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At Baby Steps Physiotherapy, we specialise in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of babies and children presenting with a multitude of conditions.
You will work with a clinical specialist in Neonatal Neurology and Neuro-Development.
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Our physiotherapist has undertaken extensive training and holds many additional qualifications. This knowledge and experience allows for a truly holistic approach, with your child at the centre of care.
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Visit our 'Services' page for more information.
About Me
Kimberly Best
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Highly Specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
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HCPC registered
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MCSP, MAPCP
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Enhanced DBS checked
I fell in love with Paediatrics early on in my career and was quickly able to specialise after completing my core training. I secured a role as a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist at Southampton Children’s Hospital in 2014 where I developed skills working within complex Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Neuro-Developmental and Neonates.
In 2017, I moved to New Zealand where I worked at Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland. Here, I worked as a Team Lead Paediatric Neurological Physiotherapist and pioneered a new Physiotherapy service for infants under 2 years of age.
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On returning to the UK, I took on the role of Team Lead Neonatal Neurology Physiotherapist on Southampton’s Neonatal Unit and within the Children’s Hospital.
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In 2023, I founded Baby Steps Physiotherapy with the goal of making highly specialised therapy input accessible to families at home. This unique service provides exceptional levels of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to those who require our support.
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​Alongside my private work, I am a proud Mummy of two little people. Being a mother has developed my skills as a clinician hugely and changed the way I work, as I now understand the delicate balancing act that is parenthood and the importance of realistic, practical advice.
I have completed extensive further education, training and qualifications including:
Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) Matwork 1
International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma
Bobath Neurological Handling
BPNA Neonatal Neurology and Fetal Neurology
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Prechtl’s General Movements (GM) Assessment- Advanced Level
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development III (BSID3)
Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) Level 1
Brazelton Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO)
Sensory Beginnings
Hammersmith Neonatal and Infant Neurological Examinations (HNNE/HINE)
Erb’s Palsy, Neurology, Trauma, Breastfeeding and Developmental Care courses
Frequently Asked Questions
We have provided answers to some of our commonly asked questions below. If you cannot find the answer to your question here, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.