Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Bodyworker Supporting Families in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu and Santa Monica

Helping Babies Thrive Through Movement and Connection

When a Baby Struggles, the Whole Family Feels It

When a baby is struggling with feeding, movement, development, comfort, or regulation, it can be difficult to know what is causing the problem or what to do next.

I help parents understand what their baby is communicating through movement and behavior and provide individualized support to help babies become more comfortable, coordinated, and connected.

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How I Help

Babies learn through movement, sensory experiences, and connection.

As a pediatric occupational therapist, I use gentle, individualized movement and hands-on approaches to help babies become more comfortable, coordinated, and organized.

I look beyond a single symptom to understand the whole baby, including movement, feeding, development, body tension, and nervous system organization.

My goal is to help your baby develop with greater ease while giving you practical tools and confidence to support them at home.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Initial Infant Consultation

A 75-minute in-home consultation to understand what may be contributing to your baby’s challenges and determine what support may be helpful.

$295

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When my baby was 8 weeks old I made an appointment with Heather after seeing two IBCLCs because he was not gaining enough weight, despite several sessions working on his latch and positioning. He also was only able to breastfeed from my left breast.
Heather noticed he was not able to move his tongue in all directions and he was not able to turn his head one way. She began bodywork on him immediately and suggested we see a pediatric dentist to check for a tongue and lip tie.
Heather helped us get into the dentist that same week (when I called there were no appointments available for two weeks, but she called after me and made it happen!). She even met us there to support us during his release procedure, which we found to be so above-and-beyond caring!
Heather continued coming to our home for several sessions after his tongue and lip tie release to help him learn to use his new tongue and to help with pain management.
She helped him to be able to feed in all nursing positions, which he could not do before. Her sessions made his whole body relax!
I am so grateful for Heather. She is very responsive and my go-to practitioner for any worries or questions I have. I love when she comes because she puts my mind at ease and helps me relax too!

Lindsay and Mikael

My son is 5 months and Heather recently came to do a few sessions with him. We had a difficult birth leading to a C-section and he always seemed to have a lot of body tension.
He had difficulty rolling to one side and after a few sessions with Heather, he now rolls smoothly and easily to both sides. What amazed me is how much our baby enjoys the sessions with her and how she tells him what she is doing. He seems to understand her!

Sara and Reza
Heather is a warm, dedicated and knowledgeable therapist. She helped my infant with a head tilt preference, but we learned so much more. She was so patient and gentle with our 3 month old, working with him to become aware of his new body and its potential to roll, sit and eventually crawl. As new parents she showed us techniques on how to support his physical growth daily through massage and movement. With all the advice out there, Heather is a generous guide that brings it back to you and your baby, and what works. We are so grateful for her!

Kaylee & Darren