Starfish Therapies is a pediatric therapy company operating in Burlingame. We provide physical and occupational therapy services for kids from 0-22 years old to address gross motor, fine motor, orthopedic, and neurologic development through activities that address coordination, strength, play skills, balance, environmental exploration, sensory integration, and so much more.
As a company and as individual therapists, we focus on the specific needs of your child and your family, creating custom therapy programs for every child. Our goal is to achieve the desired results while your child has fun!
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How We Got Our Name
The name ‘Starfish Therapies’ was derived from the story of The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley, which has been adapted numerous times over the years. The following adaptation inspired our name:
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”
The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”
“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the ocean.
Then smiling at the man, he said, “I made a difference to that one”.
Our daughter looks forward to her session — whether it’s in-person or via the convenient tele-health option.
Our experience with Stacy and the team at Starfish Therapies has been fantastic. The group is incredibly passionate, very professional, and know how to make therapy fun for a child! Our daughter looks forward to her session — whether it’s in-person or via the convenient tele-health option.
The intake process is comprehensive and involves collaborative goal-setting with quantifiable measures and milestones.
In addition, we get a list of activities we can work on at home, which has become part of our daily routine! We’ve seen big gains in our daughter’s movements, balance and confidence.
Thank you, Starfish Therapies!”
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Our Mission, Vision & Values »
Our therapists are experienced in working with:
- Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
- Developmental Delay
- Coordination/Motor Planning
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Genetic Disorders
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Handwriting
- Autism
- Hypotonia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Concussions
- And More…
And we offer Wellness Services through our
Motor Smart Kids Program:
- Kids Fitness
- Injury Prevention
- Yoga
We are available to answer any questions or concerns related to your child’s needs, in addition to any questions you may have about Starfish Therapies and our services.