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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Jumping Jacks

August 5, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Jumping jacks are a highly coordinated skill but also one that is very common in elementary school. So what can you do if your little one is struggling with learning how to do jumping jacks? Here are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Coordination Tagged With: bilateral coordination, body awareness, coordination, education, exercise, games, gross motor development, jumping, jumping jacks, kids, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, peer play, Starfish Therapies

Baby Walkers and Jumpers

August 4, 2021 by Stacy Menz

Are walkers and jumpers beneficial for your infant? I hate to tell you but the answer is going to be no! When talking about walkers (see above), we are speaking of the ones with the seats in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: babies, balance, coordination, crawling, developmental delay, education, exercise, gross motor development, jumping, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, walking

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

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

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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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  1541 Old Bayshore Highway
  Burlingame, CA 94010

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