Specializing in pediatric feeding and developmental delays
Nourishing progress one bite at a time
Our Approach
Nourish and Thrive Therapy, PC 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
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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)
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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
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Picky Eating/Feeding Challenges
Pickines with foods
Limited diet
Sensory Processing Disorders
Negative behaviors during mealtimes
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Dysphagia (Difficulty with swallowing)
Swallowing with use of NMES
Positioning
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Overall Development
Head and trunk control
Fine motor and visual motor skils
Cognitive and social-emotional skills
ABOUT ME
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Jane Moore, Founder, OTR/L, SWC, CLC, CKTP
As a feeding specialist, I am driven by a profound passion for nurturing the health and well-being of infants and toddlers through the transformative power of feeding therapy. My journey into this specialized field stems from a deep-seated commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.
My passion for feeding therapy extends beyond the technical aspects of the practice; it encompasses a profound empathy for the unique struggles and triumphs experienced by each child and family. I firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I am dedicated to empowering them with the skills and strategies needed to overcome feeding challenges and foster a positive relationship with food.
Being a feeding specialist is not merely a profession for me; it is a calling—a calling to advocate for the nutritional needs and developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, and to facilitate their journey towards achieving optimal health and well-being. It is an honor to walk alongside families as they navigate this path, offering unwavering support, encouragement, and expertise every step of the way.
Meet the Team
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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.
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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.
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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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Casi Solari Kwon, MS, OTR/L, SWC
Occupational Therapist
Casi has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist for 26 years. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Occupational Therapy degrees from Russell Sage College and Sage Graduate school in Troy, NY. Casi has held her California Advanced Practice Certification for Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation and Intervention for over twenty years. She has worked in early intervention, educational settings, pediatric outpatient and inpatient hospital settings. She spent several years treating the most medially fragile infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units throughout Southern California. Casi strongly believes that not only is it crucial to provide best practice occupational therapy services to all of her clients, but to provide consistent, thorough education to their caregivers/families. Nothing is more amazing to Casi than seeing children carry over skills learned in therapy, and continuing to thrive in a variety of settings with their families.
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Teresa Cao, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Teresa is a Vietnamese American pediatric occupational therapist with over 5 years of experience specializing in feeding therapy and sensory processing for young children. She holds a certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration® and completed a competitive fellowship at OHSU's Doernbecher Children's Hospital through the LEND program in Oregon, with rotations in feeding, autism, neurodevelopment, and early intervention. Her approach is child-led and neurodiversity-affirming, grounded in the belief that a caregiver's and child's nervous system must be regulated before meaningful exploration at the table can happen. Her advanced feeding training includes coursework by Catherine Shaker, Feeders and Growers, and Dr. Kay Toomey's SOS Approach, and she is pursuing her advanced swallowing certification. Teresa also mentors aspiring OTs and has published a fieldwork survival guide for OT students. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her corgi, exploring ice cream shops, and always has a book in progress!
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Linda Finn
Practice Coordinator
Linda enjoyed supporting families and therapists on the Administrative and Front Office side in Pediatric Therapy for the past 10 years.
Her goal is to make the administrative process as seamless as possible for both the family and the therapists. Linda take pride in clear communication while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and warmth.
Linda and her husband are proud parents to 5 adult sons, 3 wonderful daughters-in-law and 2 adorable grandchildren. They love being a big family and feel so lucky to have everyone spread across the country. They’re always looking forward to their next trip to visit them, spend time together, and make more memories along the way!
When Linda and her husband are not traveling or spending time with family and friends, Linda enjoys relaxing with a good book or working on some kind of craft project!
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Megan Chan, MS, OTR/L, SWC
Occupational Therapist
Megan is an Occupational Therapist with over 9 years of experience helping children build skills, confidence, and independence. She has a special interest in feeding and oral motor development and holds an Advanced Practice Certification in Feeding and Swallowing. She has completed specialized training in approaches including the SOS Approach to Feeding and the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. Megan believes therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, evidence-based, and child-led. She strives to create a positive and supportive environment where children feel comfortable learning at their own pace, while partnering closely with families to help skills carry over into everyday life.
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Samantha Luu Heredia, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Samantha is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 4 years of experience dedicated to helping children thrive in their daily lives in areas of sensory processing, feeding difficulties, fine motor and visual motor skill development, and self-regulation. She strives to collaborate closely with families and caregivers, providing guidance and strategies to reinforce skills at home and in daily routines. Her professional training includes coursework from Feeders and Growers and Ayers Sensory Integration. Samantha is currently working towards pursuing her certification for advanced practice in swallowing. During her free time, Samantha enjoys going on long walks with her two huskies, spending time with her family, and exploring new matcha spots.
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Consultation
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.