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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3 Cues for Movement

August 12, 2020 by Stacy Menz

When we are encouraging or teaching a new movement, we often have to provide cueing for the child. I thought I would take a moment and breakdown 4 of the main types of cueing that are used. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: body awareness, coordination, core, cueing, developmental delay, education, exercise, fine motor development, gross motor development, kids, moms, motivation, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, Starfish Therapies, tactile cues, verbal cues, visual cues

3 Tips to Encourage the Non-Preferred Side

August 11, 2020 by Stacy Menz

When kids are learning new skills they will often use one side more than the other at first. Just like we have a preferred side they will have a side that is just a tad easier so that is the one they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: body awareness, climbing, coordination, developmental delay, education, fine motor development, gross motor development, kids, moms, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, play, playing, Starfish Therapies

Crawling Down Stairs

July 27, 2020 by Stacy Menz

Crawling down stairs can often be hard to teach. Why? Because when you are teaching going up stairs you can place a toy in front and they are motivated to try to get that toy. Going down stairs, if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: climbing, coordination, developmental delay, education, exercise, gross motor development, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, stairs, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Crawling Up Stairs

July 27, 2020 by Stacy Menz

Crawling up stairs is a great for many things. Here are a few: Practicing crawling - especially for little ones who don't want to crawl, it's a great way to do the skill without them realizing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: body awareness, climbing, coordination, core, crawling, developmental delay, education, exercise, gross motor development, hypotonia, kids, moms, motivation, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, stairs, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

Floor to Stand

July 26, 2020 by Stacy Menz

When your little one first learns to get into standing they often pull or push to stand. As their balance improves they are able to stand without holding on to support and become independent standers. … [Read more...]

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

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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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