Shari Renaud, Physiotherapist

Shari is a registered physiotherapist and the founder of KidsPT, with a lifelong passion for working with children and supporting their development from the very beginning. Her journey began at age 16, teaching swimming lessons and coaching young children. Through these experiences, she developed a deep appreciation for helping children build skills, confidence, and reach their full potential—ultimately guiding her toward a career in paediatric physiotherapy.

Shari completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology (1999) and Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy (2001) at McMaster University.

She has been in private practice for the past 15 years, treating children aged 0–18 with a wide variety of conditions. This extensive experience has reinforced the importance of early intervention and inspired her to specialize exclusively in infants 0–12 months.

She spent the first decade of her career at The Hospital for Sick Children, working across multiple paediatric specialties including general medicine, oncology, NICU, neurosurgery and trauma, and respirology. This experience provides a strong foundation for treating both medically complex and typically developing infants.

Shari continues to advance her expertise through ongoing post-graduate training focused on infant development, feeding, and whole-body function..

Post-graduate courses

Oral Tie Tension and Feeding support

Chrysalis Orofacial – Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training (E3 Model of Care)
Focused on the impact of tethered oral tissues on oral function from birth through maturity, including evidence-based research, case studies, and pre/post release assessment and treatment.
Physiotherapy Assessment of Breastfeeding-Related Conditions: Infant and Maternal Factors - Advanced assessment of breastfeeding challenges, including screening for tethered oral ties and support for effective latch.
Bodywork for Better Breastfeeding
Hands-on techniques to improve feeding readiness, oral function, and feeding outcomes.

Torticollis & Head Shape Management

TMR Tots for Torticollis: From Feet to Feeding Whole-body approach to treating torticollis from movement to feeding function.
Practical Assessment and Treatment of Torticollis

Neurodevelopment & Motor Development

Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) – Intermediate & Advanced
Advanced Assessment and Treatment to Support Infant Motor Development.
Treatment of the Child with Hypotonia
CME (Cuevas Medek Exercises) – Level 1 & 2
Yoga for the Special Child – Infant - Gentle techniques to support regulation, strength, and flexibility.

Manual Therapy & Bodywork

Introduction to Infant Craniosacral Protocol & Fascia Release Techniques (Lori Hendrickson) - Gentle manual therapy techniques to reduce tension and support mobility.

Additional Clinical Training

Advanced Airway Clearance
Mary Massery - If you can’t breathe, you can’t function
Therapeutic Evaluation & Management of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait)
Understanding Foot Mechanics with Beverly Cusack