Through occupational therapy and lactation combined, I address your baby’s whole body as well as yours to achieve a better feeding experience so you can focus enjoying your little one’s first year of life. Preemie babies have special considerations, an important aspect I’ve learned in my time in the NICU as a feeding and developmental therapist.
Let’s get together soon!
Lactation Support
What’s Included:
Breast assessment with nipple sizing for pump
Oral motor assessment of baby’s mouth (palate, lips, tongues, cheeks, frenulum)
Feeding assessment (breast/chestfeeding) with weighted feeds
Pump/flange assessment & milk storage plan
Orofacial sensory motor exercise training as needed
Frenulectomy evaluation and pre- and post-procedure exercises/stretches if applicable
Written report for you to give your care team and other providers
Bottle Feeding
What’s Included:
Oral motor assessment of baby’s mouth (palate, lips, tongues, cheeks, frenulum)
Feeding assessment
Bottle assessment & recommendations
Orofacial sensory motor exercise training as needed
Frenulectomy evaluation and pre- and post-procedure exercises/stretches if applicable
Written report for you to give your care team and other providers
Body Tension
What’s Included:
Whole body assessment including motor patterns, sensory processing, and newborn reflexes
Play-based therapy & tummy time recommendations
Frenulectomy evaluation and pre- and post-procedure exercises/stretches if applicable
Parent education on developmental activities, orofacial sensory motor exercises, muscle trigger releases, infant massage, and stretches for body symmetry as needed
Written report for you to give your care team and other providers
How I can help:
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You may want a consult if your infant is experiencing one or more of the following issues:
-needing to use a nipple shield
-difficulty latching/staying latched
-weight gain has been a challenge
-baby frequently falls asleep during feeds
-baby breathes fast or hard during feeds
-baby clicks or smacks while feeding
-gagging, choking, or increased congestion during feeding
-milk spilling/dribbling
-oral dysfunction/tongue tie/lip tie
-bottle refusal
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You may want a consult if your baby is experiencing one or more of the following issues:
-body tension
-tight, fisted hands
-open mouth posture
-asymmetry and/or torticollis
-head shape concerns
-motor milestone development
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You may want a consult if you're experiencing the following:
-frequent engorgment/mastitis
-painful latch
-pain with pumping
-milk supply drop
-trouble establishing milk supply in first 12 weeks postpartum
Transparent Care Costs & Rates
Now servicing the following areas:
Pearland
Sugar Land
Missouri City
Initial Evaluations (75 mins): $275
Treatment Sessions (50 mins): $175
House Calls
Clinic Visits
Coming soon!
Virtual lactation visits from anywhere in the world &
Virtual OT visits anywhere in Texas available
Initial Evaluations (75 mins): $250
Treatment Sessions (50 mins): $150
Virtual Visits
You can utilize your FSA/HSA for payments, and your account details are securely saved for automatic card billing at the end of each visit. Additionally, superbills are issued upon request for potential reimbursement on in-person and virtual visits within TX. Please consult with your insurance provider to understand your out-of-network benefits.
Weekend offerings are available upon request at a $50 increase on any listed offering.
Cancellation Policy
Your appointment time is reserved just for you and your little one. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole that could have been filled by another client. As such, 48 hours notice is required for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. For changes or cancellations made in less than 48 hours of your scheduled appointment time, a $25 rescheduling fee is charged. For cancellations made within or less than 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time, 100% of your appointment is charged with a 50% off discount for your next appointment. I understand things happen, kids get sick, and things change — I greatly value communication and our time together so please reach out as soon as you can to adjust schedules and I will do my best to accommodate!
