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Music as a therapeutic tool

Music is not simply used to make sessions more fun. Rhythm, melody, movement, singing and instrument playing can be intentionally used to support regulation, attention, engagement, motor learning and connection.

Reflex integration & movement

Early reflexes help babies develop foundational movement and motor patterns. Where appropriate, reflex integration exercises and movement-based activities are incorporated to support body awareness, coordination and functional movement.

Connection before correction

A child who feels safe is better able to learn. We prioritise trust, regulation and connection before asking for more challenging feeding behaviours.

Our Approach

Looking at the whole child, not just the food. The goal isn't simply to get a child to eat. It's to help them feel safe, regulated and ready to participate in eating.

Whole-child & holistic

Rather than focusing on one symptom, we consider the different systems that support feeding, including sensory processing, regulation, posture, movement, reflex patterns, breathing and oral-motor function.

Myofunctional Therapy approaches

Oral myofunctional approaches are integrated to support the strength, coordination and functional patterns of the lips, tongue, jaw and surrounding muscles, incorporated into playful activities.

Collaborative care

Feeding is rarely just one person's job. I collaborate with parents, doctors, and other professionals so that care is connected and the child is supported.

Family-centred

Parents and caregivers are an important part of the feeding journey. We work together to find practical strategies that fit your child, your family and your everyday routines because progress needs to make sense beyond the therapy room.

Play-based &
child-led

Children learn through play, exploration and relationships. We use music, movement, sensory play and food exploration to create opportunities for children while respecting their pace.

Progress over pressure

Progress isn't only measured by how much a child eats. It may look like staying regulated at the table, tolerating a new food, or chewing more comfortably.

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