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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The Art of Falling

August 31, 2009 by Stacy Menz

No one wants to see their child, or any other child, fall and get hurt, me included.  That said, I think it is important for kids to learn that falling happens and to get back up, with your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, coordination, education, falling, gross motor development, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, resilience, Starfish Therapies, walking

Motor Smart Toys and Tips

July 20, 2009 by Stacy Menz

Bike Riding - When you begin to teach your child how to ride a two wheeler with training wheels, you want to make sure you spare your back.  It can take a toll on you when you are leaning over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, bike riding, education, exercise, gross motor development, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Buns of Steel

June 15, 2009 by Stacy Menz

Your baby's backside (also referred to as:  buns, tush, behind) houses one of their most important muscle groups - their gluts.   Babies and growing kids need strong gluts for several reasons, and not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, gross motor development, in-toeing, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, posture, sitting, Starfish Therapies, w-sitting, walking

Butt Scootin’ Boogie

May 18, 2009 by Stacy Menz

As was talked about in 'To Crawl or Not to Crawl...' I don't feel that crawling is essential as a form of mobility.  There are many other ways for children to get around.  One of these forms is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: crawling, gross motor development, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, scooting

To Crawl or Not to Crawl…

April 6, 2009 by Stacy Menz

Do Babies Need to Crawl from Parenting.com is an interesting article that looks at a portion of the controversy surrounding the importance of crawling.  (Before you read any further, please be warned … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: crawling, gross motor development, kids, moms, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, Starfish Therapies

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Starfish is truly a life changing place.
“My child has been diagnosed with hypotonia, we brought him to Starfish Physical Therapy since he was 8 months, he started from not moving at all, to crawling, to a little walker, he is now 3 years old running around everywhere with confidence and happiness. We can see his obvious improvement , that just tears us up sometimes! Every exercise he did in each session and everything the therapist thought he was applying into his daily life. Moreover, Starfish therapists are so nice and loving, the session is not just a therapy activity anymore, it becomes a part of our family life, the most important exciting activity for my son every week. Starfish is our family!! We feel so lucky to have Starfish helping our son, the endless effort you provided to him, changed his life. As a parent, nothing is more grateful than this.”

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