Therapy Services Offered
Client-centered therapy for children and adults
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized therapy for pelvic floor issues in both children and women, tailored to individual needs.
Infant Development
Guidance and activities to enhance sensory and motor skills for infants, children, and caregivers.
Feeding Therapy
Support for picky eaters and problem feeders.
Consulting services for professionals, schools, and groups.
Consultation
Specialized infant development therapy for infants from birth to 3 years of age to promote healthy growth and development. Common diagnoses treated include developmental delay, generalized weakness, torticollis, delayed milestones, problems with feeding, difficulty with crawling, rolling, or walking, abnormal muscle tone.
Occupational therapy for infant development may include:
Infant Feeding issues including difficulty feeding by breast or bottle
Promoting nervous system development: Early nervous system development and regulation is the foundation for higher level sensory, motor and life skills.
Comprehensive assessment: I utilize standardized tools to assess your infant's functional abilities and create individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.
Therapeutic interventions and family education: I provide targeted interventions to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, along with educating families on key activities to incorporate into daily routines at home.
Pelvic floor therapy helps children and adults regain control, confidence, and comfort in the most essential areas of life. Whether you're dealing with pelvic pain, bladder or bowel issues, or postpartum recovery, pelvic floor occupational therapy is designed to help you strengthen, relax, and coordinate those all-important pelvic floor muscles that support your organs and regulate bladder and bowel functions.
Using a holistic and personalized approach, pelvic floor therapy guides you through a mix of targeted exercises, hands-on techniques, and behavioral strategies to address your unique needs. You'll not only learn how to manage symptoms like incontinence or discomfort, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of your body with tools and tips to maintain lasting health.
Common issues for children include: Encopresis, constipation, fear of toilets, holding in urine or bowel movements, leaking, nighttime bedwetting.
Common Issues for adults include: Urinary or fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery.
I am trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding (Sequential-Oral-Sensory), a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed to address and improve eating difficulties in children. This method goes beyond just what’s on the plate—it focuses on the whole child, integrating sensory, oral-motor, behavioral, and emotional aspects to help picky eaters and problem feeders explore new foods and learn to enjoy mealtimes again.
At Sensory Explorers, I offer both individual therapy sessions and group-based approaches.
Through play-based interventions and a calm, encouraging environment, I guide children to improve their eating behaviors while helping families feel more confident and supported. Whether you’re dealing with picky eating, food aversions, or more complex feeding challenges, this therapy is designed to make mealtime less stressful and more fun for everyone involved.
At Sensory Explorers, I provide consulting services to schools, organizations, and community groups looking to enhance their approach to sensory wellness, motor development, feeding challenges, and pelvic health. Drawing on over 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I offer tailored solutions that are rooted in evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed, client-led approach.
My consulting services include:
Workshops & Training: I deliver engaging, interactive workshops designed to educate staff, caregivers, and educators on key topics such as pediatric development, sensory processing, pelvic floor health, and feeding therapy.
Continuing Education: For schools and organizations, I offer continuing education opportunities that fulfill professional development requirements while also fostering deeper understanding and skills.
Program Development & Implementation: I work alongside schools and organizations to develop or enhance programs for early childhood development, feeding challenges, and pelvic health.
Pediatrics
Support for picky eaters and problem feeders.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you take insurane?
Yes, I accept Anthem and Aetna insurance. For those with other insurance providers, I can provide documentation for out-of-network coverage. Be sure to check with your insurance provider to confirm any prior-authorization requirements and to understand your occupational therapy coverage and what your co-pay for occupational therapy is.
What are your fees?
Evaluations: $200
Hour-long sessions: $160
Payments can be made through SimplePractice using a credit card.
Do I need a referral to see you?
Yes, before our first session, you will need a prescription for occupational therapy evaluation and treatment from your doctor. Please have it faxed to me at 540-390-0014.
Does pelvic floor therapy include internal work?
For children: Internal work is never performed.
For adults: Internal work may be offered with your consent to help identify and isolate specific muscles that may be contributing to your symptoms. However, there are many effective tools and exercises that can be done without internal work.