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.
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Can you offer home visits?Yes. Depending on your child’s needs, sessions can be carried out online, at your home, your child’s nursery/school or in our clinic based near Ringwood. For community visits, we bring all toys and equipment with us.
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How do virtual/online appointments work?In some cases, online appointments can be very useful and appropriate. These appointments tend to work best for developmental concerns and gross motor screening as much of our assessment is formed by observing how your baby moves and interacts. We use a therapy demonstration doll, so that any exercises, stretches, handling and movement techniques can be shown via video. During the covid-19 pandemic, NHS services used virtual consultation platforms, and some continue to do so as they worked so well.
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Do I need any equipment?Your usual play space is all you will need. For community visits, I will bring along anything else we may need. For online appointments, I might ask you to move the camera angle so that I can see what your baby is doing from different perspectives. It is helpful to have a second pair of hands and a couple of toys close by. I will let you know in advance if there’s anything extra you will need for the session.
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How many sessions will we need?As each baby is unique, guidance on the frequency of sessions and duration of treatment required will be determined after the initial assessment. Options will be discussed with you to ensure you are fully informed on the best pathway to meet your baby’s needs.
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What age range to do you treat?Paediatric Physiotherapists generally treat children up to the age of 16. I am a Paediatric Physiotherapist with a clinical specialism in early years, so even if your child is older, I may still be able to help, depending on your concern. I have strong links with other NHS and private services, so I may direct you to another trusted professional if it would be more appropriate. Please do not hesitate to get in contact to discuss your query. Although I am fully trained to assess and treat adults and children, my area of expertise is within paediatrics, therefore I do not offer sessions for adults.
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Can we use private medical insurance to fund sessions?This is dependant on your individual insurer; therefore we always advise to check with your insurer for pre-authorisation before booking. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this process.
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What are the payment T&C’s?We have booking and payment terms on the website, including a cancellation policy. Please have a look though these prior to booking.