Occupational Therapy Services
Breastfeeding/
Chestfeeding
Difficulties with latching
Feeding side preference
Torticollis
Tongue and lip ties (Tethered Oral Tissues or TOTs)
Low weight gain
Pain with feeding
Clicking while feeding
Excessive gas
Constipation
Bottle Feeding
Bottle refusal
Difficulties taking a bottle
Slow bottle feedings
Excessive gas
Leakage when drinking
Clicking while drinking
Long, extended feedings
Uncomfortable feedings
Pre and Post Frenectomy
Identify ties through functional feeding assessment
Support your plans and goals based on personal preferences
Prep the baby before a release
Oral motor strengthening post release
Muscle re-education post release
Improve feeding post release
Starting Solids
Difficulties transitioning solids
Picky eating
Difficulties straw or cup drinking
Guidance around how to start solids
Milestone Development
Tightness and tension in your baby’s body
Head turning preference
Torticollis
Delayed Motor Milestone Development
Colicky or difficulties with regulation
Difficulties with Tummy Time
The Process
Step 1
Contact us to book an initial evaluation.
Step 2
During the initial evaluation we assess your baby's posture, movement patterns, arousal, regulation, and current developmental skills.
Step 3
Continue with therapy to reach your family’s personalized goals.
Pricing & Other Information
Evaluations: $250
Follow Up Therapy Sessions: $150
All services are performed at the office in Wakefield at 591 North Ave, Door 1, Unit 1E
FAQs
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TOTs (or tethered oral tissues) are also known as tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties. These tissues can impact your baby’s development and feeding.
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I use an integrative whole body approach. Babies use their full bodies to feed and move and we have to look at the whole picture to get to the root of the issues.
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We are out of network with insurance providers.
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Insurance providers often have very specific requirements they want practitioners to focus on. Being out of network with insurance companies allows me to offer a higher level of care. My services are customized, specialized, and are geared towards your specific needs and goals.
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Every baby and situation is different. After we complete a thorough evaluation, we will have a better idea of what a comprehensive plan of care may look like. Ideally we should start to see some improvements after a few sessions.
Consistent carryover of your customized home exercises also supports progress.
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During an evaluation, you will provide your practitioner with varied information and answer multiple questions. Your baby’s full body will be assessed through various positions and movements. If you are working towards a specific feeding goal (chestfeeding, breastfeeding, bottles or solids), we like to observe a feeding during the evaluation.
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In Wakefield, MA at the Feeding Foundations OT office (591 North Avenue, Door 1, Unit 1E, Wakefield, MA 01880)
Baby feeding and development matter. Let me help you feel confident in supporting you to reach your feeding and development goals.
Book an initial evaluation today.
“I don't have enough good things to say about Feeding Foundations OT! I had the good fortune of being referred to Alessandra regarding some concerns that I had about my son's development, and she promptly scheduled a consultation at my home and provided exceptional support to our family. She is professional, kind, caring, and knowledgeable, and I would recommend her very highly and without hesitation to anyone seeking OT support for their child!”
— Kaitlyn
“Alessandra is really good at what she does, and you can tell she loves it and is invested in her work. She evaluated my 3 month old after we've had seemingly never-ending challenges with breastfeeding and bottle feeding. She was very holistic in her approach - assessing not just oral motor function, but overall physical function, as well as other health factors/history, temperament, etc. - and tied it all together with a plan for us to move forward. We definitely recommend Feeding Foundations OT!”
— Amanda