Torticollis & Head Shape Support
Gentle, Informed Care for Head Shape, Neck Movement, and Early Development
Noticing that your baby prefers turning their head one way, tilts their head, or has flattening on one side of the head can raise questions. Is this within the range of typical development? Will it change with time? Is extra support helpful?
At Movevery, we provide calm, clear, and evidence-informed support for torticollis and head shape concerns—helping families understand what they’re seeing, how it relates to movement and development, and what support, if any, is appropriate.
Understanding Torticollis & Head Shape
Torticollis is commonly described as tightness or imbalance in the neck muscles, often showing up as a head tilt or a preference for turning the head to one side. While it’s most noticeable at the neck, torticollis reflects how the entire body is organizing movement and posture, not just one muscle or area.
When a baby consistently rests or moves in the same positions, these full-body patterns can also contribute to head shape differences, including plagiocephaly (flattening on one side of the head).
Every baby has preferred positions for lying, feeding, and sleeping. When those positions don’t vary much over time, one area of the head may experience more pressure, sometimes noticeable, sometimes subtle.
This is often when families begin to wonder whether what they’re seeing is within the range of typical development or something that could benefit from support.
Why early checks matter
In the first months of life, your baby’s head grows rapidly and the skull remains soft. This window allows gentle, thoughtful support that works with natural growth and early movement patterns.
An early check can:
Help you understand what you’re noticing
Identify whether torticollis or head shape differences are present
Offer simple, proactive strategies when support is helpful
Confirm when development appears within typical variation
Early support doesn’t always mean intervention. Often, it means guidance, education, and reassurance, so you can feel informed and confident moving forward.
Our Approach to Torticollis & Head Shape
At Movevery, we take a gentle, whole-body approach to supporting babies with head shape or neck movement concerns. Care is individualized and may include:
Gentle manual therapy to support full-body mobility and comfort
Support for symmetry, alignment, and ease of movement
Positioning and play strategies that encourage movement variety
Guidance for daily routines such as feeding, carrying, and tummy time
Parent education to support continued progress at home
Our goal is to support your baby’s overall comfort, movement, and development—helping every little body thrive, from the very beginning.
Skully Care: What Parents Need to Know
Skully Care for Parents
See what’s really happening, right at home
You see your baby every day, and tiny changes can be easy to miss. With Skully Care, parents have access to a simple, objective way to understand their baby’s head shape—right from home.
Skully Care allows you to check your baby’s head shape using just your phone. With one guided photo, you can quickly see:
How even your baby’s head shape is
Objective measurements that track symmetry and progress over time
Clear visuals that can be shared with your healthcare professional
No guessing. No waiting. Just clear, reliable insight during an important stage of growth.
How Skully Care Works
A simple, 3-step process
1. Measure
Download the Skully Care app and take a guided photo of your baby’s head. The image is securely uploaded for analysis.
2. Pay
Complete payment through the Skully Care website ($14.50 per scan). The scan analyzes head symmetry, shape index, and growth patterns.
3. Find Out What’s Next
Receive results within minutes, including easy-to-understand visuals and guidance on possible next steps.
Results can be shared directly with your physical therapist for additional insight and support.
Want a Professional to Review the Results With You?
If you’d like help understanding your Skully Care results or want personalized guidance, you can schedule an in‑person visit or virtual consultation at Movevery.
A pediatric physical therapist will review your scan with you, explain what the findings mean, and guide next steps—whether that’s simple positioning changes, ongoing monitoring, or therapy support if needed.
A simple check. Real reassurance.
“I started working with Nicole when I noticed my infant would only sleep with his head turned one direction and I had concerns for flattening of his head. Nicole listened to my concerns and observations, but more importantly listened to my son and was able to tell where he had tension that was affecting his sleep position. After just 1 session he was able to sleep in a different position, something he hadn’t done in weeks.
Nicole made me feel heard, listened to my concerns, and empowered me as a caregiver. She was so gentle and calm with my son and moved at a pace that was guided by him. I would highly recommend Nicole for any parent or caregiver that has any therapy concerns and wants the best for their baby. Thank you Nicole!”
Signs Your Baby May Benefit from Support for Torticollis or Head Shape
Babies often develop preferences in how they hold their head or move their body as they grow. Sometimes these patterns are simply part of development, while other times they may indicate torticollis or early changes in head shape.
Torticollis in babies occurs when tightness in the neck muscles causes a baby to tilt their head or prefer looking to one side, which can sometimes lead to flat spots on a baby’s head over time.
Parents are often the first to notice small signs such as a head tilt, a strong side preference, or flattening on one part of the head. If you notice any of the patterns below, early support can help restore balance and support healthy movement and head shape development.
Head and Neck Movement Patterns
• Head tilting consistently to one side
• Strong preference to look in one direction
• Difficulty turning the head equally both ways
• Shoulder appearing higher on one side
• Rolling more easily to one side than the other
• Difficulty during tummy time due to head position
Head Shape Changes You May Notice
• Flattening on one side of the back of the head
• One ear appearing slightly forward compared to the other
• Forehead appearing more prominent on one side
• Baby consistently resting on the same area of the head
• Difficulty keeping the head centered when lying on the back
• Head shape appearing asymmetrical from above
If you notice any of these signs, early support can help improve comfort, movement, and head shape development.
Supporting Comfort, Confidence, and Healthy Growth
At Movevery, we believe parents deserve clarity and babies deserve comfort. Whether you’re seeking reassurance or support for torticollis or head shape concerns, we’re here to help you understand your baby’s needs and feel confident moving forward.
Interested in learning more or getting started?
We’d love to support you and your baby during this important stage.
Pediatric Physical Therapy & Bodywork Services
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In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy
Therapy delivered right in your living room, nursery, or play area.
Perfect for families who:
Prefer therapy in a familiar environment
Have newborns or infants just starting milestones
Want to integrate therapy into daily routines
Need convenience + comfort
What’s included:
A PT comes to your home
Real-life movement practice (stairs, play,etc)
Personalized home set-up and positioning guidance
Parent and caregiver training
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Virtual Pediatric Physical Therapy (Colorado)
Accessible support no matter where you live in Colorado. Ideal for coaching-heavy care or follow-ups.
Great for:
Parents seeking expert guidance without travel
Families needing flexible scheduling
Check-ins or ongoing milestone support
Coaching to confidently support your child at home
What’s included:
Live 1:1 video sessions
Demonstrations using your home environment
Video examples, feedback, and tailored plans
Follow-up communication
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Clinic-Based Pediatric Physical Therapy
Hands-on support in a fully equipped, child-friendly space.
Best for families who want:
Access to specialized equipment
A distraction-free setting
A consistent therapy routine
Guidance on strengthening, mobility, and coordination
What’s included:
1:1 sessions with a pediatric physical therapist
Play-based strengthening and mobility
Parent coaching & home strategies
Ongoing progress tracking
If you’re not sure what you need, let’s not wait and see. Set up a complimentary consultation to discuss your needs using the contact us page.
Clear and simple pricing—Here’s what to expect:
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$200
Our clients begin their journey at Movevery with a 60-minute initial evaluation. This session includes a comprehensive systems review and an assessment of your child's functional abilities including age-appropriate mobility skills, posture, balance & coordination, flexibility, strength, quality of movements, motor planning, and gait as applicable. We’ll thoroughly discuss your child’s history, review concerns and challenges, and set goals for therapy. From there, we will determine the needs of your family and child and create an actionable follow-up care plan if physical therapy treatment is appropriate. Parents and guardians will always leave the session with practical activities to incorporate into their child’s daily routine. Lastly, we identify and provide referrals outside the scope of physical therapy practice if needed. -
$175
After the initial evaluation, we may recommend follow-up sessions as part of your child’s treatment plan. These sessions, lasting up to 60 minutes, are tailored to your child’s needs and designed to help improve their mobility, release body tension, achieve gross motor goals, enhance physical function, and improve their quality of life and independence. All sessions incorporate age-appropriate activities to enhance strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, and more. They also include a variety of modalities, including the Gillespie Approach Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), Total Motion Release (TMR) Tots, and infant massage. Strategies and guidance are provided to help set up your child’s environment for optimal skill development. Parent and guardian coaching and education are always included. After each session, you will receive detailed updated activities and recommendations to support your child’s progress. -
The cost of sessions is the same as in-clinic support, plus $20 to cover travel time and gas expenses.
In-home Evaluations $220
In-home Follow-ups $195 -
$150
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$95
DISCLAIMER:
Movevery is cash pay and out-of-network with all insurances. Upon request, we’ll provide you with a superbill so you can submit it to insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Out-of-state virtual services are not reimbursable. Payment is due in full in advance of service.