Specialties
Sleep + Feeding + Bonding
For your child
Newborns and Infants (0-3)
Parenting. The hardest job. Nurturing your child's development means taking steps today that will pay off in the future. Newborn babies need support to adjust to the environment, after 9 months in the womb, and a big birth event. Parents need support to understand their infant's unique communication, needs, and preferences. My services provide you with tools to strengthen your relationship and holistic health through daily caregiving. Let's focus on the biggest tasks: feeding and sleep.
Infant Feeding
Some new parents struggle with feeding their baby and may turn to a pediatrician or lactation consultant for support. There are many things to consider that may not be addressed by these helpers on your team- here's where I come in. I see feeding through a holistic lens that looks at the relationship, the social, emotional, and mental components impacting the situation, as well as the physical aspects of the baby's oral function, full body tension, and reflexive movements. No matter how you are feeding your baby, I want to help this be a connected, positive experience- not one to dread or feel stuck around. Feeding appointments begin with a 90-minute in-person appointment so I can observe a feeding, understand your goals, and contribute to your plan.
Infant Sleep
Sleep is critical for holistic well-being, especially for protecting the mental health of exhausted families. Help your baby sleep by understanding their developmental needs, committing to nurturing their brain, and hiring a sleep educator (that's me) who will help you develop a personalized plan- specific to your infant's age, temperament, and sensory needs. A few points to consider: cry it out is not my approach; sleep is a developmental task and changes take time; lastly, I only provide individual plans in collaboration with you because there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to infant sleep. Sleep support begins with a 60-minute virtual consultation which enables the first steps of a plan to be outlined. I am available for text support while you try some new things and report your findings. My sleep services are renewed weekly.
Pediatric Services (0-12)
Being a kid is hard too. The brain and body are growing quickly, but the immaturity of the developing child can create challenges. Just when you think you've gotten the hang of something, there's a growth spurt or a change in circumstances, and everyone is frustrated - again. Collaborating with your child's pediatrician and educators may not be enough for you to feel empowered about how to nurture your child's needs, while not compromising your relationship with them.
Developmental Challenges
Many physical, cognitive, and social-emotional challenges can be improved through reflex integration and bodywork therapy. I work with kids from birth through middle childhood with developmental delays, disabilities, learning differences, behavioral issues, and brain injuries. These manual therapy sessions incorporate therapeutic touch, play, and interpersonal skill-building. When kids reach a plateau with other therapies (speech, occupational, physical), have academic or social challenges that don't meet diagnostic criteria, or generally just seem to be having a hard time, working with the reflexes can be the bridge to greater success. Initial sessions are 90 minutes, in person, which allows me to meet your child, offer a treatment, and provide a preliminary plan for further sessions and home exercises.
Parent-Child Relationships
For parents who want more cooperation and joyful connection with their child, I offer coaching and education based on The Circle of Security Parenting framework. This is an alternative to behavior modification (as in no more time out or taking away the iPad) that allows you to meet the needs behind the meltdowns and misbehavior. This approach is about helping you feel more calm and confident and passing this "regulated nervous system" onto your child. You will also learn the art of "repair" so that miscommunications and tough days can be opportunities for growing stronger as a family. This can be an in-person or virtual session; get started by contacting me so I can learn about your situation and provide a recommendation for moving forward.
Treat yourself well
For your self
Personal Coaching
The longest and most impactful relationship we will ever have is with ourselves; so why do we put that on the back burner? Personal relationship coaching offers you powerful questions and reflections that facilitate growth and healing. The support continues between sessions with coaching via text as you navigate difficult conversations, change old habits, and evolve past limiting perspectives.
Grow together through life's adventures
For your partnership
Couples Coaching
Manage conflict and feel more connected with communication tools based on The Gottman Method, non-violent communication, and adult attachment styles. What do you wish your partner would understand about you? Where are you holding back? Are you operating from a place of love or fear?