Infant Therapies
How our therapist can help
Our therapist provides Occupational Therapy, Feeding and Oral Motor Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy Techniques and Feldenkrais Method® Bodywork and more all-in-one during your baby’s appointment saving you time and money from going to multiple providers. These therapies are gentle, hands-on forms of bodywork and oral motor therapy. Through a variety of neuromotor and manual therapy techniques, she will address movement, sensory, and overall function at the core of the nervous system using a holistic, whole-body approach to swallowing, feeding, and oral motor coordination. Each individual child will be assessed to find the best combination of therapies for them.
Who can benefit from these therapies?
Feeding and oral motor therapy & bodywork can be beneficial to anyone with feeding difficulties, body tension, or movement and coordination issues. Early intervention is key to resolving issues as quickly as possible.
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Issues latching on breast or bottle
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Colic
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Reflux
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Slow weight gain
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Ear infections
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Torticollis
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Plagiocephaly
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Constipation
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Excessive drooling
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Body tension
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Decreased body movements due to tension​
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Sleep disturbances
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Swallowing difficulties
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Snoring
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Mouth breathing
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Teeth grinding
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Difficulties with solid foods
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Gagging
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Finger sucking
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Excessive oral habits
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Head turn preference
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Oral dysfunction
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Tongue and lip ties (TOTs)
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Delayed or diminished reflexes
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Delayed vocal sounds
How many sessions are required?
Depending on the severity, typically about 3-6 sessions for optimal results. Treatment plans and frequency of therapy is tailored to the individual and based on the progress made in each session and at home. Your therapist will advise on length of follow up visits after the initial visit.
Occupational Therapy Initial Visit
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1 .5 hrs
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Health history
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Assessment of oral motor and movement: strength, coordination, tension and movement patterns
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Discuss options for treatment
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Provide manual therapy techniques to address tension, movement and coordination
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Provide oral motor and whole body exercises for home to address oral function and gross motor coordination
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Infant $200 | Child $200 | Adult $250
Occupational Therapy Follow Ups
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45 or 60 minutes
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Therapist will advise on time needed
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Assessment of progress from last visit
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Provide manual therapy techniques to address specific body points that may still require treatment
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Provide oral motor and whole body exercises for home
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45 min $99 | 60 min $132
