Feeding & Swallowing
Feeding & Swallowing
We make eating safer, easier, and more enjoyable by addressing the muscles and patterns that impact feeding and swallowing. Our approach includes:
- Support for infants with breast and bottle feeding challenges
- Therapy for picky eating, chewing difficulties, or swallowing concerns in children and adults
- Exercises and strategies to strengthen oral muscles and promote stress-free mealtimes
- Guidance and therapy for tongue, lip, or cheek ties that may be impacting feeding function
Infant Feeding Therapy
We help babies who struggle with breast or bottle feeding by assessing oral function and teaching strategies that make feeding more effective and comfortable. Parents are guided step by step so mealtime feels less stressful.
Ideal for: difficulty latching, poor weight gain, long or stressful feedings, reflux symptoms, tongue/lip/cheek ties
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
We work with toddlers and children who experience challenges with chewing, swallowing, or picky eating that go beyond normal phases. Therapy builds oral strength and coordination while gently expanding food acceptance.
Ideal for: picky eating, gagging or choking, difficulty advancing textures, mealtime anxiety
Adult Swallowing Support
We support adults who experience swallowing challenges due to medical conditions, surgery, or muscle weakness. Therapy focuses on safe swallowing strategies and strengthening exercises to help with swallowing.
Ideal for: coughing/choking while eating, difficulty swallowing, history of stroke, reflux, or aspiration concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s normal for kids to go through short picky phases, but if your child consistently refuses entire food groups, gags with new textures, or mealtimes feel stressful every day, it may signal an underlying feeding issue. An evaluation can help determine whether therapy is needed.
Yes. Feeding therapy for infants looks at oral function, muscle coordination, and latch. With the right support, many babies improve quickly, making feeding easier for both baby and parent.
Absolutely. Adults with swallowing difficulties, whether from medical conditions, surgery, or muscle weakness, can learn safe strategies and exercises to improve comfort and prevent complications.