About Us

 Miss Sam is a pediatric occupational therapist and certified SOS feeding therapist. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Quinnipiac University. Miss Sam always knew she wanted to go into pediatrics, but fell in love with feeding therapy during her pediatric clinical rotation at the NAPA Center's Los Angeles location.

Miss Sam has experience working in early intervention and in the pediatric outpatient setting. Within these settings she has worked with general picky eaters and children with sensory aversions, children on and transitioning off feeding tubes, those with delayed oral motor skills, children with food allergies, as well as those with additional GI diagnoses and medical complexities. She formalized her feeding training in 2020 with the SOS Approach to Feeding Certification course and has since completed several additional SOS courses to continue her education.

Miss Sam also has extensive experience working with children birth to 16 with general developmental delays and needs impacting functional independence. Miss Sam has experience working with children with fine motor and visual motor concerns, motor planning and coordination concerns, sensory processing and self regulation needs, as well as self care concerns.

 Emily is a board-certified and licensed occupational therapist with a Master's degree from Quinnipiac University. With a lifelong passion for working with children, Emily began her OT career in Early Intervention, where she discovered her love for in-home therapy. Her personal experience as a picky eater has fueled her special interest in pediatric feeding. Emily is committed to providing child-led, neurodiversity-affirming services and takes pride in supporting families as they navigate their child’s unique feeding journey. Emily will be working after school hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday  

 McKenzie is a board-certified and licensed Occupational Therapist who earned her Master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. McKenzie has a big heart for pediatric therapy and a genuine passion for helping children and families thrive. With experience in early intervention, intensive pediatric rehab, and in-home therapy, she has developed a strong passion for feeding therapy and helping children build positive relationships with food.

McKenzie brings warmth, creativity, and a child-led approach to every session, meeting children where they are and building on their strengths. She creates a supportive environment where families feel understood and children feel safe to be themselves, grow and succeed