Starfish Therapies

A pediatric therapy company operating in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. We provide physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapy services in the most beneficial and convenient setting for you and your child, including our clinic, currently located in Burlingame, your home, school or daycare.

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Our blogs are inspired by our passion for enhancing childhood development and pediatric physical therapy. We write for both parents and professionals and work to provide a mix of education, activity/treatment ideas, and our favorite toys. Because we write for you, we would love to know what topics you are interested in or what questions you have that we can answer!

Aquatic Fun

May 25, 2021 by Stacy Menz

With summer comes hotter weather. Cooling off at the beach, pool, or lake are often common destinations for families to relax. Swimming and playing in the water are not only a great way to stay cool, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Outside Tagged With: coordination, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, outside, peer play, physical therapy, play, playing, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, swimming, water

Summer Activities

May 25, 2021 by Stacy Menz

School’s out for summer! With many children returning to in person school and those still participating in virtual learning at home, this is a great time to take the opportunity to get outside, limit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Outside Tagged With: balance, bike riding, climbing, exercise, games, gross motor development, imagination, kids, Motor Smart Kids, outside, peer play, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, walking, yoga

Ideas for Parents to Refill Their Cup

April 27, 2021 by Stacy Menz

How do you refill your cup? We know the answer isn't the same for each of us but hopefully these ideas will spark something even if it's just a reminder to take time for you! We can't continue to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Self-Care Tagged With: dads, gratitude, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, nature, parents, self-care, Starfish Therapies, yoga

5 Activities with a Step Stool

April 27, 2021 by Stacy Menz

A step stool is something almost all families have and always seems to come in handy around the house and for letting your child reach those higher surfaces. A step stool can be used for so many more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, core, exercise, gross motor development, hypotonia, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, plank, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Spring Movement Activities

March 30, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Spring has sprung! Here are some ideas on ways to enjoy being outside with your kids using bubbles, water, or the beauty and space your neighborhood provides. Bubble games Pop bubbles with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Outside Tagged With: bubbles, games, gross motor, kids, Motor Smart Kids, nature, obstacle course, outside, play, Starfish Therapies, water

Books to Celebrate Diversity

March 30, 2021 by Stacy Menz

April is Celebrate Diversity Month! We put together a list of children’s books that focus on diversity, kindness, empathy, inclusivity, and acceptance, to help pass along these important messages to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: babies, books, diversity, inclusion, kids, Motor Smart Kids, play, Starfish Therapies

Hopping Activities

March 1, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Hopping on one foot is generally seen around 3-4 years of age for typically developing children. This skill requires strength, balance, and coordination and usually comes after jumping. Here is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, body awareness, coordination, core, developmental delay, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, hopping, hopscotch, jumping, kids, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Jumping Activities

February 26, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Jumping using a 2 footed takeoff and landing is a gross motor milestone that is generally seen around 2 years of age for typically developing children. This skill requires leg strength, coordination, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, coordination, core, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, jumping, kids, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Interactive Yoga Nature Walk

February 24, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Looking for new ways to encourage getting outdoors and getting active? Entice your little ones on a nature walk by making it more than a walk. Here is a suggestion of an interactive game you can play … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Yoga Tagged With: balance, body awareness, coordination, core, dads, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, imagination, kids, kids in action, moms, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, outside, parenting, parents, physical therapy, play, playing, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, yoga

Creating Movement Opportunities

February 24, 2021 by Stacy Menz

  One of our biggest educational points with our families is the importance of creating opportunities. Sure, sometimes kids will march along the developmental milestone path all the way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: babies, balance, body awareness, coordination, core, crawling, dads, developmental delay, education, exercise, gross motor development, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, parenting, parents, physical therapy, plagiocephaly, play, playing, posture, sensory exploration, sitting, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, torticollis, tummy time, walking

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Primary Programs

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What Clients Are Saying

I could see the progress being made in my son’s communication...
I could see the progress being made in my son’s communication and overall disposition. Not only were the classes fun, but he also became a lot less frustrated when trying to communicate with others.”

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Locations

  BURLINGAME / MAIN CLINIC
  1541 Old Bayshore Highway
  Burlingame, CA 94010


  SAN FRANCISCO
  (located in KidSpace)
  3401 Mission St.
  San Francisco, CA 94110


  PALO ALTO
  (located in Agile Physical Therapy)
  3825 El Camino Real
  Palo Alto, CA 94306


HALF MOON BAY
  (located at Sensitive Solutions)
  30 Avenue Portola, Suite 200 C & D
  Half Moon Bay, CA 94018

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