Oral Ties & Breastfeeding Challenges
A WHOLE-BODY HOLISTIC APPROACH
We are experts in infant motor development and assist with improving both passive and active movement to improve function.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
The Strive Way
We provide comprehensive holistic care with bodywork, oral functional assessment, craniosacral fascial therapy and developmental physical therapy and occupational. Our whole body approach provides practical strategies and expert guidance to ensure quick progress to address your baby’s concerns. We assess and treat body tightness, oral motor dysfunctional, orofacial development to help your baby eat, sleep, poop and play!
Common Signs of Oral Dysfunction
LEARN MORE
Common Signs for babies:
Excessive Gassiness
Difficulty Sucking: Bottle or Pacifier
Falls asleep during feeds
Feeding Difficulties: Very long or frequent feeds
Latch Issues: Shallow Latch
Noisy Feeding: Clicking or Grunting
Reflux
Sleeps with mouth open & mouth breathing, wakes often
Common Signs for mother’s:
Latch Issues: Painful Latch
Damaged, bleeding, cracked nipples
Lipstick shapen nipple
Milk supply issues
Mastitis or plugged ducts
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy?
The Gillespie Approach
Our expert pediatric physical and occupational therapists are trained in the Gillespie Approach- Craniosacral Fascial Therapy. A gentle modality to address fascial strain on the nervous system. This technique can help reduce tension throughout the body including within the mouth.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Supporting your goals
At Strive Pediatrics, our specialty pediatric physical and occupational therapists are trained in tethered oral tissue (TOTs), oral motor function, feeding therapy and manual therapy to address body tightness and body dysregulation. Our specialized techniques and exercises assist with suck training, latch, positioning and movement to assist a baby's tongue, mouth, airway function and body to move to better function freely. We work closely with caregivers and other team members (IBCLC, Dentist, ENT, SLP, Chiro, etc) to support your goals to ensure optimal growth and development in these critical early months.
THREE STEPS
Connect with Strive Pediatrics
Fill out consult request
You’’ll be asked a few questions to help us tailor our suggestions. We’ll share who from our team is the best fit for your needs and preferences
Personalize your treatment.
Schedule an initial session. Together we’ll customize a treatment plan, determine frequency and partner with you to meet your family’s unique goal.
Partner with Strive Pediatrics
Watch your child reach their goals and gain confidence while improving independence and function.
WORK WITH US