Pediatric Occupational Therapist Supporting Families in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu and Santa Monica
Helping Babies Thrive Through Movement and Connection
Whether you are preparing to welcome your new baby and want to give them the best possible start, or your baby is already here and needs support with breastfeeding, movement and developmental milestones, or body tension and fussiness that feels beyond what is typical, I am here for you.
I help babies feed more comfortably, build the foundation for healthy development, and support calm, connected co-regulation between infants and their caregivers. Along the way, I provide parents with the knowledge, confidence, and guidance to help their little ones flourish.
When a Baby Struggles, the Whole Family Feels It
Maybe your baby seems stiff, arches their back, cries more than other babies, and is difficult to soothe.
When you talk to other moms, their babies are rolling, sitting, or crawling “on time.” Meanwhile, you worry that your baby isn’t meeting these milestones or seems too stiff to move freely. Perhaps you notice asymmetry in their movement, a strong preference to turn the head to one side, a flat spot on their head, or that they move differently than other babies.
You might be feeling anxious if nursing your baby isn’t going as expected. Maybe you have already seen a lactation consultant or your baby has had a tongue-tie release and they are still not feeding well at the breast.
Your pediatrician says, “Let’s wait and see,” or on the other end of the spectrum, “They should be doing this already.” Regardless, you are left wondering what is the best way to help your baby.
You don’t have to navigate it alone. I would love to be part of your village.
As a pediatric occupational therapist and mother of two children who had torticollis and breastfeeding challenges, I understand both the professional and personal sides of supporting babies through early developmental challenges.
How I Help
My work is rooted in the understanding that movement is one of the primary ways babies learn. Through gentle, individualized movement experiences, babies become more aware of themselves, helping the brain build new maps for feeding, comfort, coordination, and development.
Every baby is unique, and challenges often arise for reasons that are not immediately obvious. My approach looks beyond symptoms to support your baby’s movement, feeding, development, comfort, and overall nervous system organization.