Pediatric Physiotherapy in Cranbrook
Children and Physiotherapy
Our pediatric physiotherapy services in Cranbrook are designed to support children’s growth, development, and overall well-being. We work with infants, children, and adolescents who may be experiencing developmental delays, injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, or chronic health challenges. Using evidence-based techniques tailored to each child’s needs, we focus on improving strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence. Our approach is compassionate, playful, and family-centered, ensuring that therapy is engaging, effective, and empowering for both children and their caregivers.
Janine Eidsness, Physiotherapist
Janine graduated with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2007, after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduation, Janine completed many continuing education courses, including Manual Mobilization of Muscles, Dynamic Core for Kids, New Advances in Hip Rehabilitation, Acupuncture, and Therapeutic Exercise Prescription. She also received her certification in Biomedical Dry Needling and is a certified dry needling practitioner.
Janine has spent the last few years working in pediatrics in both school and community settings, with children who present with various neurological and orthopedic conditions as well as delayed gross motor development. Janine’s physiotherapy practice involves utilizing techniques such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, play-based pediatric therapy, dry needling, and other modalities. Janine has a special interest in pediatrics.
Janine’s goal with each patient is to provide education on injury prevention, and home exercise programs to ensure full recovery and return to function. Janine is continuing to further her education by taking more post-graduate courses.
In her spare time, Janine enjoys spending time outdoors with her young family, and enjoying everything that the beautiful Kootenays has to offer.
