Comprehensive, Individualized Feeding Support

Our team of occupational therapists are experts in all things feeding and are dedicated to helping your child thrive.

We use a holistic and integrative approach to assess and treat your child’s feeding or developmental challenges. 

Your concerns are valid. Our goal is to bring joy and enjoyment to mealtime for pediatric clients aged 0-6 and their families.

All services are provided in our clinic in Lynnfield, MA.

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Feeding is a complex skill that requires the integration of posture, strength, sensory system, coordination, reflexes and oral motor skills. Each family has unique feeding goals and needs. We aim to support the individual’s skill development in a fun and engaging way while working towards your family's unique feeding goals. 

Specialities

Infant Feeding

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Starting Solids

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Tongue Tie Therapy

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Picky Eating and Problem Feeding

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Boobs, Bottles, and Bibs

Free Feeding Support Group

A free in person group open to all feeding methods including bottles, breastfeeding, and starting solids. Come connect, get support, or do a weighted feed. Sign up to let us know who is coming.

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Newborn Play Guide

Included are 4 great activities you can try to fill your babies wake windows while also supporting their development.

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“I’m beyond thankful for you and just the lessons we have learned. D had a weird regression with solids and we worked through it and just now he picked up a slice of toast with peanut butter and crushed it!”

— Devin

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“Alessandra is a wonderful partner if your infant needs support breastfeeding. She conducted an evaluation on my daughter when she was around three months old specifically to better understand what she needed in order to improve nursing. Alessandra is knowledgeable, patient, and kind when speaking with us as parents and when handling our infant.”

— Jo