Infant Physical & Occupational Therapy in Austin, Texas

THE BEST TREATMENT IN CENTRAL TEXAS

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At Strive Pediatrics, we are experts in infant and pediatric movement, don't “wait and see” help your child STRIVE toward independence.

WHO WE ARE

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Facilitating Development the first year of life

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

What distinguishes us at Strive Pediatrics is our commitment to achieving real, measurable results through a compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approach. Seeing your baby as a whole child, we consider factors beyond specific concerns, delving into whole-body movement patterns, oral function, feeding and sleep routines, and overall health. We believe in working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive and effective treatment plans for each child.

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Common Conditions We Treat

BIRTH - 1 YEAR

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Plagiocephaly

Bottle Refusal

Infant Born Prematurely

Torticollis (head turn preference)

Hypotonia (weakness, low tone)

Hypertonia (tightness, high tone)

Oral Motor Dysfunction

Developmental Delay

Brachial Plexus Lesions

Breastfeeding/Feeding Challenges

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Early intervention is Key

Which is why we offer Infant Physical and Occupational Therapy separately from children and toddlers. Our specifically trained Infant Physical and Occupational Therapy team is trained on the unique needs of babies and understands the specialized approach they need. We take a whole-body approach and get to the root cause of your baby's difficulties. Our infant motor experts promote bonding and help your baby feed, sleep, breathe, poop and play better.

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Treatment may include

Our specialized team provides skilled intervention to address a child's specific medical concerns and conditions that require a skilled treatment plan, including treatment interventions, goals, and a home exercise program to help your child reach their maximum potential.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our team incorporates many gentle, hands-on manual interventions including craniosacral fascial release, myofascial release, craniosacral techniques, trigger point release, neonatal massage and gentle stretching to reduce tension and improve posture and alignment while improving the passive mobility of tissue.
Play-based activities incorporate exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and motor skills, promoting the attainment of developmental milestones and laying the groundwork for healthy movement and development.
Techniques are employed to help infants learn or relearn movement patterns, promoting better coordination and control of muscles.
Strategies and exercises are implemented to encourage proper alignment and posture in infants during various activities such as feeding, tummy time, and sitting.

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“Best decision I made for not only my baby, but for my well-being too!”

Prior to working with Strive Pediatrics, my 3 month old & I struggled! We struggled to breastfeed, my son’s neck was barely visible & always had red line’s & extremely difficult to clean. My son had a lip & tongue tie that needed to be released & I was hesitant about the entire thing. Her help was instrumental in my son’s tongue tie recovery. With her help & guidance, we are back to breastfeeding exclusively & my baby actually has a neck & is much more content! Thank you for everything. Best decision I made for not only my baby, but for my well-being too!
- Alli Edwards
“Working with Strive Pediatrics was one of the best decisions I made early on in my postpartum journey”

My son had oral tensions that was impacting breastfeeding, and with the help of Katie he was given stretches that made improvements quickly and effectively. This in-home service has been incredibly convenient and constructive in improving my sons feeding issues, all done with compassion and clarity the entire way. I would highly recommend Strive Pediatrics to any new mom and baby!
- Haley Servidone
“We have had the best experience at Strive and cannot recommend it enough.”

We have had the best experience at Strive and cannot recommend it enough. We sought out PT for our little one when he was not walking at 16 months old. Kayla spent time getting to know our little one and made him feel comfortable with her. Her approach of therapy helped our little one start walking within 4 sessions. Thank you Kayla for being an amazing support!
- Anisha Pyakuryal
“Strive Pediatrics is truly exceptional! This was my first time with a practitioner like her, and I wish I had had her for my other two children”

Dr. Katie at Strive Pediatrics is truly exceptional! Her expertise in enhancing feeding, tongue mobility, strength, oral posture, and relieving body tension made a significant difference for our baby. This was my first time with a practitioner like her, and I wish I had had her for my other two children! I think she would’ve made a huge difference with so many nursing challenges! My experience was outstanding, and I highly recommend Dr. Katie for her skill and dedication to improving infant well-being! 5 stars.
-Julia Robinson
"Would definitely recommend Strive and Dr. Katie!"

We absolutely loved our time at Strive with Dr. Katie! She helped our infant with torticollis to eliminate tightness and side preference and reach her motor milestones. No matter my daughter’s mood Dr. Katie was able to work her magic to make the most of our time. She is also incredible at teaching and equipping you to help your child at home as well. Would definitely recommend Strive and Dr. Katie!
-Chrissi Gallaway
"Could not recommend Strive Pediatrics enough!"

We had such a great experience with Kayla at Strive Pediatrics! She worked closely with our son and us to create a therapy plan that helped us avoid having to get a helmet placed. Communication was excellent and she was always available for any questions we had. Could not recommend Strive Pediatrics enough!
-Ashlee Hollis