Oral Ties & Breastfeeding Challenges

A WHOLE-BODY HOLISTIC APPROACH

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We are experts in infant motor development and assist with improving both passive and active movement to improve function.

WHO WE ARE

Infant receiving gentle oral motor therapy from pediatric therapist to improve latch and feeding skills at Strive Pediatrics, Round Rock, Texas

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

The Strive Way

We provide comprehensive holistic care with bodywork, oral functional assessment, craniosacral fascial therapy and developmental physical therapy and occupational. Our whole body approach provides practical strategies and expert guidance to ensure quick progress to address your baby’s concerns. We assess and treat body tightness, oral motor dysfunctional, orofacial development to help your baby eat, sleep, poop and play!

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Common Signs of Oral Dysfunction

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Common Signs for Babies:

Excessive Gassiness

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Difficulty Sucking: Bottle or Pacifier

Falls asleep during feeds

Feeding Difficulties: Very long or frequent feeds

Latch Issues: Shallow Latch

Noisy Feeding: Clicking or Grunting

Reflux

Sleeps with mouth open & mouth breathing, wakes often

Mother breastfeeding infant during lactation consultation for latch support at Strive Pediatrics in Round Rock, Texas

Common Signs for Mothers:

Latch Issues: Painful Latch

Damaged, bleeding, cracked nipples

Lipstick shapen nipple

Milk supply issues

Mastitis or plugged ducts

“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
“Dr. Katie and her team are the definition of compassionate and skilled physical therapists!”

Dr. Katie and her team are the definition of compassionate and skilled physical therapists! My daughter thrived due to the care she received while being seen. Dr. Katie is passionate about informing parents on the best practices for their child and treats every like family. We will miss seeing her every week!
-Anna Seamands
“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
“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

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy?

The Gillespie Approach

Our expert pediatric physical and occupational therapists are trained in the Gillespie Approach- Craniosacral Fascial Therapy. A gentle modality to address fascial strain on the nervous system. This technique can help reduce tension throughout the body including within the mouth.

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Strive Pediatrics owner and therapist providing gentle infant care during pediatric therapy session in Round Rock, Texas

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Supporting your goals

At Strive Pediatrics, our specialty pediatric physical and occupational therapists are trained in tethered oral tissue (TOTs), oral motor function, feeding therapy and manual therapy to address body tightness and body dysregulation. Our specialized techniques and exercises assist with suck training, latch, positioning and movement to assist a baby's tongue, mouth, airway function and body to move to better function freely. We work closely with caregivers and other team members (IBCLC, Dentist, ENT, SLP, Chiro, etc) to support your goals to ensure optimal growth and development in these critical early months.

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