Specialized pediatric therapy in Middle TN for every stage of your little one’s journey:
meeting them where they are and celebrating where they’ll go.

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An infant sits independently with a toy as part of his torticollis treatment at Looking Ahead in Franklin, TN

Located in Franklin, Serving Families Throughout Middle Tennessee

Looking Ahead Specialized Pediatric Therapies

Since 2014, Looking Ahead Pediatric Therapies has been a trusted partner to parents, helping little ones thrive through compassionate, expert care. 

Founded by Andrea Callanen, Looking Ahead was built on the belief that early intervention is everything—beginning with specialized torticollis care to help babies grow symmetrically and avoid the need for a helmet. 

From those roots, our team has grown to support babies and toddlers across a range of specialties such as motor development, speech therapy, and feeding therapy—all guided by the same vision of early identification, personalized care, and unwavering belief in your child’s potential.

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Small steps today.
Bright futures tomorrow. 

Because every child deserves a strong start. And every parent deserves a trusted partner on the journey.

You Don’t Have to Wait and See – Start Today

Andrea Callanen sits on the floor with a baby with torticollis and works on his ability to roll

Physical Therapy

Helping babies and young children build flexibility, strength, and symmetry through specialized care for torticollis, plagiocephaly, and motor development.

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Speech therapist Kayla Mathai shows flashcards to a child as part of his speech therapy work

Speech Therapy

Supporting communication from first sounds to first conversations—helping every child find their voice.

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Feeding Therapy

Guiding babies and toddlers toward confident, comfortable feeding, from breastfeeding and bottle challenges to starting solids and beyond.

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Pediatric physical therapists at Looking Ahead sit with twin infants as they work on torticollis and plagiocephaly exercises

Progress You Can See, Support You Can Feel.

Our mission is to support babies and young children in reaching their fullest potential through evidence-based physical, speech, and feeding therapy. We partner closely with families to build confidence, foster holistic child development, and carry progress into everyday life.

You don't have to "wait and see." 

You don't have to navigate this alone.

We've walked this road with many families -- and we're here for yours, too.

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See The Difference
Early Intervention Makes

Physical therapy is the best treatment option for torticollis and plagiocephaly—because it treats the root cause, not just the visible symptoms. 

The earlier we start, the better the outcome. 

Torticollis
Before & After
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85%

At Looking Ahead, 85% of babies who receive care are able to avoid a helmet altogether, with measurable progress you can see and your baby can feel.

Why Families Trust Us

  • “Andrea and her team are fantastic!! Our son started physical therapy at 5 months old, and Andrea helped him (and us) through his whole helmet journey. She has such a genuine passion for her patients and her work, and is easily accessible and responsive if we ever had questions outside of our appointments. She is extremely knowledgeable and will provide great input and feedback. Although I am thrilled our son graduated, I will miss our sessions and the team at Looking Ahead. I would absolutely recommend Looking Ahead to any parent trying to find a professional, compassionate, and fun environment for their child's physical therapy journey.”

    — Caroline Millican

  • “Looking Ahead Pediatric PT made such a difference for our twin baby girls, as they helped us navigate their torticollis. As we watched them work with our two babies, it was evident that they take a highly individualized approach to each child’s needs. They provided such impactful and intentional exercises and direction. Andrea and her team are skilled and competent… We developed such a sweet relationship with their team, and they were so accommodating. Looking back, they really helped prevent the girls from needing further intervention and we’re so grateful. It was AMAZING to see their before and afters and watch their development soar.

    — Jordan Fiebke

  • “Andrea and all of the Looking ahead therapists are truly amazing! They are so personable and knowledgeable. They make all the ‘homework’ easy and are always there for any questions. They truly care about making your kid the best version of themselves. Can’t recommend enough!”

    — Madison Lowe

  • “I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Looking Ahead! We saw Kayla for feeding therapy and Andrea for physical therapy for my daughter. They both did a wonderful job of explaining concerns and treatments for her tongue tie and torticollis. And when needed, they referred us to other specialists for her tongue tie release and cranial helmet. They followed us through those other treatments as well. I liked the online portal for the physical therapy homework, having that information accessible on my phone was very valuable. We will miss Andrea, her attentiveness, and guidance now that we’ve graduated from physical therapy!”

    — Whitney Lane

  • “Looking Ahead provided top tier services for our twins. Every single staff member is kind and a joy to work with! We are so grateful for their assistance and guidance. If you are looking for a wonderful experience with knowledgeable physical therapists, this is the place to go.”

    – Linda Stephens

  • “Andrea was such a bright light in what (for me) was a bit of an isolating & challenging time after my daughter was born. We started seeing Andrea for my daughter's head preference / torticollis at ~4w old. We visited weekly until about 4mo old and our appointments were always so helpful (and fun!). She helped us resolve our breastfeeding complications, the torticollis, and overall best set our daughter up for continued development as she grows! Thank you so much Andrea!”

    — Lisa Connor

A baby crawls through a blue tunnel in Looking Ahead's Franklin, TN office.

Resources To Keep
You Moving Forward

We want you to feel supported and empowered every step of the way.

That's why we've put together a collection of easy-to-access resources to make it easy to find what you need—everything from downloadable forms to toy recommendations from our team. Consider it your go-to hub for everything Looking Ahead.

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Get Hands-On Support 

You're not alone in this. Our in-person classes connect you with experts and other parents who are on the same journey.

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June Infant CPR and Choking Class (By Appointment Only)
Jun 1
June Infant CPR and Choking Class (By Appointment Only)

Gain confidence in how to respond quickly and calmly in an emergency while practicing hands-on skills designed specifically for infants.

July Infant CPR and Choking Class (By Appointment Only)
Jul 1
July Infant CPR and Choking Class (By Appointment Only)

Gain confidence in how to respond quickly and calmly in an emergency while practicing hands-on skills designed specifically for infants.

July Safely Starting Solids (By Appointment Only)
Jul 1
July Safely Starting Solids (By Appointment Only)

Learn how to confidently introduce foods, support healthy feeding habits, and navigate common challenges as your baby progresses through each stage.

You Don't Have To
Navigate This Alone.

If something feels off, even a little, it’s worth paying attention to.

You don’t have to keep guessing.

Tell us what you’re seeing, and we’ll help you get clear, expert insight into what’s typical, what’s not, and where to go from here.