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Infant Services 
Gina brings specialized training and clinical expertise in infant feeding and swallowing, working with newborns through 12 months across a range of presentations. Her practice includes addressing bottle and breastfeeding difficulties, guiding families through the introduction of solids, supporting transitions from tube feeding to feeding by mouth, and addressing early feeding difficulties rooted in oral-motor, sensory, or structural factors. She integrates airway-informed principles throughout her infant work, recognizing the connection between feeding, breathing, and craniofacial development. Gina also supports early speech and language foundations during this critical developmental window, helping identify and address risk factors before they impact later communication skills. Gina deeply believes in the power of collaborative care, and works closely with a range of providers, from pediatricians, dietitians, IBCLCs, and bodyworkers, to ENTs and dentists, tailoring her approach to your infant's unique needs so every piece of their care works together.
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Evaluations
Individualized sessions focused on identifying your current symptoms, challenges, and goals. We’ll determine whether therapy is recommended and discuss the best path forward.
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Therapy

Offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions for speech, feeding, and myofunctional therapy. Session length is based on your goals and individualized care plan.

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Parent Coaching

Curious about transitioning to solids or ways to support your child's speech, language, oral motor, feeding, or facial development? In-person and virtual coaching available!

Support Tailored to Your Needs
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Feeding & Swallowing

We support families navigating a variety of feeding concerns, including:

  • Difficulty with breast and/or bottle feeding

  • Difficulty transitioning to solids or cup drinking

  • Gagging, vomiting, or frequent spitting out of food

  • Texture aversions and limited food variety

  • Slow progress with chewing and oral motor skills

  • Weight gain or nutritional concerns

  • Tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip, cheek ties), including therapy before and after release when appropriate, or alternative support when release isn't indicated.     

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Our approach addresses the physical, sensory, and emotional components of feeding, while equipping caregivers with strategies to use outside of sessions.

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Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and language services are available for older infants to support early communication, social, speech, and language needs.

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  • Helps with delayed babbling or communication​

  • Concerns around social skills development

  • Guidance around ways to enrich your little one's early speech and language skills 

 

Therapy is tailored to provide parents/caregivers with support around improving communication and confidence across settings.

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Tongue/Lip Tie Support

We provide comprehensive care for infants navigating tongue and lip tie concerns, including:

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  • Assessment and therapy to address feeding/swallowing and/or oral motor challenges before release

  • We partner with dentists and other providers to guide clients & families through every step, offering support before, during, and after a release should one be recommended to help you understand the process.

  • Guidance and exercises to prepare the mouth and muscles for optimal healing 

  • Post-release therapy to prevent reattachment and support improved function

  • Strategies to make the process feel approachable and less overwhelming for baby and caregivers.

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Our approach is holistic and collaborative, focusing on building the skills needed before a release, supporting families through the procedure, and maximizing outcomes afterward. We value a collaborative approach with a variety of local professionals to help ensure quality care. We aim to make every step clear, confident, and approachable.

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Starting Solids Support

Purees? Baby Led Weaning? Combination? 

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Starting solids is such an exciting milestone, and it can also come with a lot of questions. Is my baby ready? What should we try first? How do we know if something isn't going well? Gina works alongside families to make this transition feel supported, not overwhelming. From helping you recognize readiness signs to guiding safe food introduction, building oral motor skills, and troubleshooting any bumps along the way, she's there every step of the process. Whether you're just getting started or navigating a more complex feeding journey, Gina's goal is to help your baby build confidence with new textures and tastes, all while making mealtimes a positive experience for the whole family.

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In-Person and Virtual Sessions available. Have a group of parents/caregivers interested? Reach out! 

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