LITTLES

TONGUE/LIP/BUCCAL TIES AND FEEDING

Jen Sekela has completed TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissue Specialty Training, Feed The Peds Training, and Dr. Baxter’s Tongue Tie Academy—comprehensive professional courses that provide clinicians with the latest research on tongue and lip ties. These trainings cover evaluation techniques, functional impact assessment, and treatment planning before and after a release procedure.

Jen specializes in working with infants before and after tongue, lip, and/or buccal tie release procedures, providing:

✔ Bodywork therapy to release tension and support nervous system regulation
✔ Oral motor training to improve coordination and strength for effective feeding
✔ Parent education on techniques to support healing and feeding success
✔ Active wound management to ensure proper post-procedure recovery

Her goal is to optimize function, improve feeding outcomes, and support each infant’s overall well-being throughout their treatment journey.

EARLY INTERVENTION

We provide specialized services for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years) experiencing challenges in various areas of development. Some commonly seen conditions include:

✔ Torticollis – Neck muscle tightness affecting head movement
✔ Sensory Concerns – Challenges with processing and responding to sensory input
✔ Plagiocephaly – Flattening of the head shape
✔ Developmental Delays – Difficulty reaching motor, sensory, or cognitive milestones
✔ Muscle Tone Abnormalities – Low or high muscle tone impacting movement and coordination
✔ Feeding Difficulties – Oral motor challenges affecting breast/bottle feeding and transitioning to solids

Jen Sekela, OTR/L, our early intervention specialist, supports children in achieving developmental milestones by utilizing engaging play-based activities, guiding parents on strategies to integrate into daily routines, and addressing underlying sensory processing challenges.

Our goal is to provide early intervention that fosters growth, independence, and success, setting the foundation for a child’s long-term development.