Specializing in pediatric feeding and developmental delays

Nourishing progress one bite at a time

Our Approach

Nourish and Thrive Therapy is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapy practice specializing in feeding disorders and developmental delays. We provide expert, compassionate care to infants and toddlers who experience difficulties with feeding, including oral motor challenges, dysphagia, sensory aversions, and behavioral issues related to mealtime as well as delays in one or more of areas of development . We offer one-to-one therapy sessions in the comfort of your home, utilizing your child’s environment with an eye towards cultural appropriateness. We emphasize parent education and support to empower you to nurture your child’s development.

Services

  • Breast and Bottle Feeding

    Proper latch and positioning

    Bottle feeding (bottle selection, managing flow, bottle refusal)

    Oral motor skills (tongue, lip, cheek and jaw movement/strength)

  • Transitioning to Solid Foods

    Transitioning from bottle or breast feeding to purees and table foods

    Use of utensils and open/straw cups

    Finger feeding

    Responsive feeding

  • Picky Eating/Feeding Challenges

    Pickines with foods

    Limited diet

    Sensory Processing Disorders

    Negative behaviors during mealtimes

  • Dysphagia (Difficulty with swallowing)

    Swallowing with use of NMES

    Positioning

  • Overall Development

    Head and trunk control

    Fine motor and visual motor skils

    Cognitive and social-emotional skills

Meet the Team

  • Jane Moore, OTR/L, SWC, CLC, CKTP, Vitalstim Therapy Provider

    Founder / Occupational Therapist

    With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, Jane has worked with children across a wide range of diagnoses, giving her a deep understanding of their diverse needs. As a feeding specialist, she is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of infants and toddlers through individualized feeding therapy.

    Jane’s approach goes beyond teaching the mechanics of eating. She empowers children and families with strategies to overcome feeding challenges, build confidence, and create positive experiences around food. Her ultimate goal is not just for children to eat, but to thrive—reaching their fullest potential in growth, development, and daily life.

    Outside of her practice, Jane loves to cook, entertain, and share her passion for food. She is also busy creating cooking videos for her YouTube channel, Jane’s Home, where she inspires families to enjoy the joy of mealtime together.

  • Dee Marzsal MS, OTR/L, SWC

    Occupational Therapist

    With over 9 years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist, Dee specializes in supporting children’s development through evidence-based and individualized care. She holds an advanced practice certification in swallowing assessment, evaluation, and intervention from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Her professional training includes the SOS Approach to Feeding, the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and Ayres Sensory Integration. She is dedicated to helping children and families thrive through compassionate, skilled, and collaborative therapy.

  • Stephanie Buffum MS OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Stephanie has over 13 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and is passionate about helping children achieve their highest potential. She believes in  play-based, child led therapy, and loves to empower families in nurturing their children’s growth through supportive feedback. Some of Stephanie’s professional training includes Dr. Toomey’s SOS approach to feeding, Beckman Oral motor, primitive reflex integration, handwriting without tears, and more.  Stephanie is currently working on earning her advanced practice certification in swallowing, under the mentorship of Jane Moore. As a feeding therapist, Stephanie believes in a holistic approach to making feeding more enjoyable, and removing stress for the whole family. 

    When she is not with patients, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family in nature hiking, biking, spending time at the beach, stand up paddleboarding, and learning to surf alongside her kids.

  • Erin Kessler COTA

    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Erin is a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with four years of experience specializing in early intervention pediatrics. Her passion lies in supporting young children and their families as they navigate the early stages of development, helping each child reach their fullest potential through compassionate, play-based therapy.

    Outside of her professional role, Erin is a proud parent of two and finds joy in spending quality time with her family. She is an avid outrigger paddler, always seeking ways to stay active and connected to nature. Her personal and professional lives are rooted in care and a commitment to helping others thrive.

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Get Started

Consultation

  • We know that seeing your child struggle is stressful. Whether we determine a follow up evaluation with us, or a referral to another provider is suitable, we are here to guide you.

Evaluation

  • A comprehensive evaluation of your child allows us to assemble a customized intervention plan tailored to your child’s individual needs.

One-on-one Therapy Intervention

  • We offer one-on-one therapy sessions in the comfort of your home. We emphasize parent education and support to empower you to nurture your child’s development.

Testimonials

  • Jane is an incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. She's intuitive and has a gentle yet playful demeanor which helped both my girls with their feeding and sensory difficulties. Jane took the time to evaluate my girl's strengths & areas of difficulty and created a managable treatment plan. I very much appreciated that she included a home program that she taught us to work with our girls.

    Shirin N.

  • Finding a therapist that fits with your family can be difficult to fine and Jane welcomed us with open arms immediately. Her determination and genuine care to fight for our son was unmatched. We are forever grateful for the impact Jane has had on our son's eating development through VitalStim- a technique that not all OT's are able to perform. Thank you, Jane, for your invaluable service and support. We couldn't have done it without you!

    Monica P.

  • I cannot thank our longtime OT, Jane, enough for the incredible impact she's had on our daughter's life. From day one, she embraced us like family, creating a warm, nurturing environment where our daughter felt safe to grow and thrive. Her passion for her work is palpable in every session, and it's clear she genuinely cares about the well-being and progress of each child she works with. What sets her apart is her commitment to empowering parents. She doesn't just work with our daughter; she educates and supports us as well, ensuring we have the tools and understanding we need to continue her progress at home. Moreover, she's been a fierce advocate for our daughter, always going above and beyond to ensure she receives the support and resources she deserves. We are endlessly grateful for her presence in our lives and the positive impact she's had on our family.

    Ashley M.

  • Love Ms. Jane! She helped our daughter so much with her knowledge, passion and love. Our daughter has gained so much confidence in feeding and trying new foods. Ms. Jane is amazing and we can not imagine where we would be without our experience working with her.

    Yuna K.

  • Jane has been a breath of fresh air and, most importantly, so impactful with helping our daughter work through OT. From the moment Jane met our special needs baby, she jumped right in and won our baby over. Jane's experience and skill as a feeding therapist was evident from our first visit. She's not intimidated by complex medical babies and finds the perfect balance between gentle care and challenging our daughter to try new tasks and meet developmental milestones. Before Jane we had no plan or idea of how we'd get our daughter eating through her mouth (she's a g-tube babe!), and through Jane's therapy our baby is starting to eat at therapy and at home with us! Our daughter has a real sweet spot for Jane and lights up every time they see each other. We are so thankful to have found Jane and cannot recommend her enough.

    Olivia & Jordan Z

 

Contact Us

Not sure if your child needs therapy? We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We’d love to help answer questions you may have to determine if your child may benefit from occupational and/or feeding therapy.