About Us
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Meet Sam!
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.
Meet Michelle!
Miss Michelle is a board certified and licensed Occupational Therapist with 13 years of experience, proudly graduating from Springfield College. Her career has been dedicated to pediatric care across a variety of settings, including home care, early intervention, the school system, and an ABA clinic. Over the years, Miss Michelle has developed a strong passion for feeding therapy, with ongoing experience in feeding therapy cross her settings and is excited to bring that focus to her new role at Little Snackers.
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Meet Emily!
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
Meet McKenzie!
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
Meet Gayle!
Gayle is a board-certified and licensed occupational therapist who holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Worcester State University. She has practiced extensively in outpatient pediatric clinics across Florida and Louisiana, specializing in pediatric feeding. Her expertise spans general picky eating, sensory aversions, delayed oral motor skills, and transitioning from breast or bottle to solids. Driven by her passion for infant care, Gayle earned her Certified Breastfeeding Specialist credential in 2022, allowing her to support families navigating early breastfeeding and bottle-feeding journeys.
Gayle loves watching children learn through play and reach their fullest potential. Her favorite part of being a therapist is collaborating with families to ensure these vital skills seamlessly integrate into the child’s everyday environment. Gayle is excited to continue this journey with Little Snackers and create a supportive and successful environment for your family!
Group Therapy Sessions
Join our group therapy sessions to support children with a variety of picky eating habits or feeding concerns. Our dynamic sessions blend fun activities with proven therapies, guiding children towards intrinsically motivating food choices and lifelong wellness. Experience the transformative power of hands-on learning as we cultivate continued growth in feeding routines and encourage children to find comfort and excitement in trying new foods.