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!

Walking Backwards

February 5, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Walking backwards is a gross motor milestone that is typically seen around 1.5 to 2 years of age. It’s a challenging task that takes time to develop confidence as it’s not a standard movement pattern … [Read more...]

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

Heart Pumping Fun

January 29, 2021 by Stacy Menz

February is American Heart Month! One great way to celebrate is to get moving as a family. Here are some great ideas to get that heart pumping and staying healthy! Hiking Hiking is a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: bike riding, education, exercise, family, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, outside, play, playgrounds, playing, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Valentine’s Day Crafts and Games

January 29, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Time to spread the love! Valentine’s Day is such a great time of year to practice both some fine motor and gross motor skills with your kiddos, so let’s get crafty! Valentine’s Day Cards … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Holiday Theme Tagged With: balance, bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, core, exercise, games, gross motor development, imagination, jumping, kids, motivation, Motor Smart Kids, peer play, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, valentine's day

Foam Roller Exercises

January 25, 2021 by Stacy Menz

A foam roller is a versatile use of equipment that can be used to assist with stretching, strengthening, and balancing exercises. They are lightweight and come in different colors and sizes which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Core, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: babies, balance, bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, core, education, exercise, foam roller, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, posture, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, stretching

Activities to Increase Coordination

January 25, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Coordination involves gross motor movements that require motor planning, accuracy, and timing. It can also involve rapid alternating movements and is challenged when closing your eyes or performing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Coordination, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: babies, ball skills, bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, jumping, kids, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, peer play, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies, visual motor

W-Sitting: Alternative Positions

January 12, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Does your child prefer to W-sit? W-sitting is common in children who have decreased core strength as they seek this position to increase stability. W-sitting is not always a problem as long as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Core, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: core, education, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, posture, sitting, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

2020 Top 10 List

December 30, 2020 by Stacy Menz

Wow, what a year! While there have been a lot of challenges there has also been things to be grateful for. Check out our post on Gratitude. I know I found myself making the conscious choice to choose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Round-Ups Tagged With: babies, back to sleep, balance, bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, core, crawling, developmental delay, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, hypotonia, kids, moms, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, plagiocephaly, play, playing, posture, sitting, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, stretching, therapy ball, torticollis, tummy time, walking

Gratitude

December 29, 2020 by Stacy Menz

Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful and showing appreciation for and willingness to return kindness. Over this month in particular as we approach and celebrate Thanksgiving, there is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Self-Care Tagged With: education, gratitude, gross motor development, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, Starfish Therapies

Benefits of Reading to Children

December 29, 2020 by Stacy Menz

It is a well-known fact that reading and comprehension skills are important for academic success. However, what might not be as well known is that reading out loud to children before they are able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Books Tagged With: babies, books, education, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, play, playing, reading, Starfish Therapies

Spinal Mobility

December 9, 2020 by Stacy Menz

Spinal mobility is important for kids and adults alike. Most kids have really flexible spines which is great. You may see challenges as they get older (and turn into adults who sit way too much) or if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Core Tagged With: gross motor development, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, posture, Starfish Therapies, stretching

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The group is incredibly passionate, very professional, and know how to make therapy fun for a child!"
“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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  1541 Old Bayshore Highway
  Burlingame, CA 94010

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