Expertise in assessing and assisting with the integration of a newborn into their family. Expert in assessing for abnormal oral constriction and referral to a preferred release provider. Philosophy is “feed the baby” even if formula is necessary to top up the calories. Experience with chest feeding, same sex partners/adoptive parent providing breast milk.
Personalized, evidence-based support for expecting mothers planning to breastfeed and integration of newborns into supportive family environments of all kinds. Specializing in the development of complex feeding plans, identification and referral for the treatment of oral restrictions, and safe use of formula if medically needed. I come to you, in hospital, home or clinic!
Natalie is a Registered Dental Hygienist practicing since 2001 and a Myofunctional therapist. She is an airway advocate and believes in the mouth body overall connection. Her goal is to transform her patients health through sustainable habits and normal function.
Footprints Therapy is a privately owned, multi-disciplinary practice that was founded over 30 years ago. We have evolved from a pediatric physical therapy clinic to one that is more holistic and offers care to both children and adults. We offer physiotherapy and occupational therapy to infants, babies and children and osteopathic manual therapy and naturopathy to people of all ages.