Services

  • What to Expect:

    Full Intake: We’ll review baby and caregiver symptoms, medical history, and feeding concerns to gain a complete picture of the situation.

    Oral Motor Exam: A detailed evaluation of your baby’s oral structures and function, including tongue, lips, and jaw, to identify factors impacting feeding.

    Feeding Observation: Whether your baby is breast or bottle-fed, we’ll observe a feeding session to assess latch, milk transfer, and overall feeding dynamics.

    Whole-Body Assessment: A comprehensive OT evaluation to identify body tension, asymmetry, or restrictions that may affect feeding, digestion, and comfort.

    Discussion & Treatment Plan: Findings will be discussed in detail, and a personalized treatment plan will be provided based on your baby’s specific needs.

    Who Can Benefit?

    This evaluation is ideal for babies experiencing:

    • Breast or bottle-feeding difficulties

    • Tongue, Lip, and Cheek Ties

    • Colic, reflux, or gas issues

    • Body tension or head turn preference (e.g., torticollis)

    • Difficulty meeting developmental milestones

    Our goal is to support your baby’s feeding and overall well-being through a holistic, personalized approach.

  • Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Infants, Toddlers, and Children

    Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is a powerful tool that helps children build the foundational skills needed for daily activities, play, and learning. It focuses on fostering independence, confidence, and development in critical areas that support growth and well-being. Here’s how occupational therapy benefits infants, toddlers, and children:

    For Infants

    1. Sensory Regulation: Helps infants process and respond to sensory input (touch, sound, and movement) for calm and comfort.

    2. Feeding Support: Addresses challenges with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, or oral motor coordination.

    3. Developmental Milestones: Supports rolling, tummy time, reaching, and crawling to enhance motor and cognitive development.

    For Toddlers

    1. Fine and Gross Motor Development: Encourages skills like stacking blocks, holding utensils, and learning to walk or run.

    2. Self-Help Skills: Promotes independence with dressing, feeding, and potty training.

    3. Play Skills: Builds early social and communication skills through age-appropriate play.

    4. Behavior and Sensory Needs: Assists with emotional regulation, attention, and coping with new environments or transitions.

    For School-Aged Children

    1. Handwriting and Academic Skills: Improves handwriting, scissor use, and classroom participation.

    2. Focus and Attention: Supports children with attention deficits to stay engaged in tasks and routines.

    3. Social Skills: Develops confidence and communication for peer interactions.

    4. Sensory Integration: Helps children who may overreact or underreact to sensory input, improving behavior and emotional control.

    5. Motor Coordination: Enhances coordination for sports, playground activities, and everyday movements.

    Why Occupational Therapy?

    Pediatric OT is tailored to your child’s unique strengths and challenges. Therapists use play-based approaches to create fun, meaningful activities that promote progress in a supportive environment. Early intervention can have a lasting impact, helping children reach their full potential.

    If you’re concerned about your child’s development or daily functioning, pediatric occupational therapy can provide the support they need to thrive!

  • Lactation consultant services provide expert support and guidance for parents navigating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or bottle-feeding challenges. As an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), specializing in understanding the unique needs of babies and caregivers, offering compassionate care tailored to your feeding journey.

    What We Offer:

    • Latch and Positioning Support: Help with improving baby’s latch and finding comfortable positions for feeding.

    • Milk Supply Concerns: Assistance with low supply, oversupply, or regulating milk production.

    • Feeding Challenges: Support for babies with tongue ties, lip ties, premature birth, or other medical conditions.

    • Transition Support: Guidance for combining breast and bottle feeding or transitioning between them.

    • Pain Management: Solutions for nipple pain, engorgement, or clogged ducts.

    • Weaning Guidance: Help with gradual and comfortable weaning when the time comes.

    • Pumping support and flange fittings

    Who Can Benefit from Lactation Services?

    • Parents experiencing pain or difficulty during breastfeeding.

    • Babies who are not gaining weight or seem frustrated during feeds.

    • Families navigating feeding after tongue or lip tie release.

    • Caregivers transitioning to bottle feeding or pumping.

    • Anyone looking for personalized guidance on feeding techniques and routines.

    With support, you’ll gain confidence in your feeding journey while ensuring your baby’s health, comfort, and growth.

  • Bottle feeding support services are designed to help families overcome challenges, ensure babies are feeding effectively, and provide guidance for a smooth and stress-free feeding journey.

    What We Offer:

    Feeding Assessments: Evaluate your baby’s ability to suck, swallow, and breathe during bottle feeding to ensure efficiency and comfort.

    Bottle and Nipple Selection: Guidance on choosing the right bottle and nipple to match your baby’s anatomy, feeding needs, preferences, and age.

    Feeding Techniques: Learn feeding methods and positioning strategies to reduce gas, reflux, or overfeeding.

    Support for Feeding Challenges: Help with bottle refusal, transitioning from breast to bottle, or feeding after a tongue or lip tie release.

    Parental Education: Teach you how to recognize hunger cues, prevent common issues like air swallowing (aerophagia), and create a calm feeding routine.

    Who Can Benefit?

    • Families transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.

    • Parents whose baby struggles with bottle acceptance or refuses the bottle.

    • Caregivers noticing signs of discomfort, gas, reflux, or inefficient feeding.

    • Families wanting to establish a balanced combination of breast and bottle feeding.

    • Babies with Tongue, Lip, and Cheek Ties

    The goal is to ensure that your baby feeds effectively and comfortably while giving you the tools and confidence to meet your feeding goals. Whether you’re exclusively bottle feeding, supplementing, or transitioning, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

  • Preparing for your breastfeeding journey before your baby arrives can set you up for a more confident and successful experience. Prenatal breastfeeding consults provide personalized education, practical tips, and strategies tailored to your unique needs, so you feel empowered and ready to feed your baby.

    What’s Included:

    Breastfeeding Education:

    • Learn how breastfeeding works, from milk production to baby’s latch and feeding patterns.

    • Understand what to expect in the early days postpartum, including feeding frequency and how to recognize hunger cues.

    Personalized Planning:

    • Discuss your health history, lifestyle, and goals to develop a plan that works for you.

    • Explore strategies for overcoming potential challenges, such as flat or inverted nipples, past breast surgeries, or twins/multiples.

    Positioning and Latch Techniques:

    • Get hands-on guidance on positioning and latch to ensure comfort for you and your baby.

    Supplies and Preparation:

    • Guidance on what breastfeeding essentials you may need, such as pumps, pillows, or nipple care products.

    Q&A Session:

    • Ask any questions about breastfeeding, milk supply, pumping, or preparing for returning to work.

    Who Can Benefit?

    • First-time parents looking to feel confident and informed about breastfeeding.

    • Parents with past breastfeeding challenges who want to prepare for a smoother experience this time.

    • Families expecting twins or multiples.

    • Anyone who wants a personalized approach to their breastfeeding journey.

    By starting your breastfeeding education early, you’ll feel more prepared to meet your baby’s needs, troubleshoot common issues, and enjoy the special bond that comes with nursing.

  • Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on technique that supports your baby’s natural ability to heal and thrive. By addressing tension and imbalances in the body, CST helps promote comfort, healthy development, and optimal function.

    How Does Craniosacral Therapy Work?

    CST focuses on the craniosacral system, which includes the soft tissues and fluids surrounding the brain, spinal cord, and sacrum. Gentle, light-touch techniques are used to release restrictions, improve alignment, and support the body’s natural rhythm.

    How Can CST Help Babies?

    Babies often experience physical stress during pregnancy, birth, or feeding, which can lead to discomfort or challenges. Craniosacral therapy can help with:

    • Feeding Challenges: Releasing tension in the jaw, tongue, or neck to improve breastfeeding or bottle feeding.

    • Reflux and Colic: Easing tension in the digestive system to reduce symptoms of gas, reflux, or colic.

    • Head Shape and Torticollis: Supporting proper alignment and releasing tight muscles to address flat spots, head-turn preference, or neck stiffness.

    • Body Tension and Movement: Improving overall comfort and body symmetry for better movement and developmental progress.

    What to Expect During a Session

    Craniosacral therapy sessions are calm and nurturing. Your baby remains clothed, and gentle techniques are used to assess and release tension. Many babies find the process soothing, and parents often notice improvements in feeding, sleep, and overall comfort after just a few sessions.