Occupational Therapy Services
Infant Feeding
Comprehensive oral motor and full body support as it relates to :
Breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding
Bottle Refusal
Starting Solids
Individual Consultations
Evaluation and Treatment of your baby and their feeding skills.
Feeding Therapy (2-6 years old):
Picky Eating
Problem Feeding
Sensory Challenges
Tongue Tie Therapy and Support
Functional assessment to determine if TOTs (tethered oral tissues) are impacting function
Support around treatment planning including conservative treatment and releases if necessary.
Pre and post frenulectomy (tongue tie release) therapy.
Get Support With:
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“Colicky” Babies
Difficulties with latching
Feeding side preference
Torticollis
Tongue and lip ties (Tethered Oral Tissues or TOTs)
Low weight gain
Maternal pain with feeding
Clicking or leaking while feeding
Excessive gas
Constipation
Bottle refusal
Slow feedings
Long, extended feedings
Uncomfortable feedings
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Difficulties transitioning solids
Difficulties with finger foods
Picky eating
Difficulties straw or cup drinking
Excessive gagging or vomiting with meals
Parental anxiety around starting solids
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Picky eating
Limited Diet
Weight gain concerns
Meal time challenges
Sensory challenges
Frequent gagging or vomiting with meals
Difficulties managing certain textures
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Assessment of functional impacts of any TOTs (tethered oral tissues)
Support around determining if/ when treatment would be beneficial
Support around pre and post frenectomy care and exercises for optimal outcomes
Conservative treatment of tongue mobility challenges through evidenced based therapy
The Process
Step 1
Contact us via email (info@feedingfoundationsOT.com) or phone ((978) 212-9609) to schedule and evaluation.
Step 2
During the initial evaluation we take a comprehensive, family-centered approach to assess and identify any areas that may be impacting feeding. We provide you with a customized home exercise program and recommendations.
Step 3
Most clients participate in weekly or biweekly therapy sessions for 6-12 weeks, during which we will adjust your home programming and treatment plan accordingly.
Step 4
Once we reach your feeding goals, we recommend doing developmental check ins to ensure things are staying on track. For our infants, this typically happen around 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and around 1 year.
Pricing & Other Information
Evaluations: $250
Follow Up Therapy Sessions: $160
Services are HSA/FSA eligible. We are out of network with insurance providers and do not bill insurance. We will provide superbills for patients to submit for insurance reimbursement.
All services are performed at the office at 7 Kimball Lane Building D Suite 1 Lynnfield, MA.
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)
Feeding and development matter. Let us help you feel confident in supporting you to reach your child’s 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