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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‘Melting’ Drawing/Letters

March 30, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   (this activity was melt the monster) Here's something that is really simple that the kids get a kick out of and can spice up drawing, handwriting, coloring, etc.  We have them 'melt' their letters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: fine motor development, handwriting, motivation, occupational therapy, strengthening

Having Fun With Chalk Ink Markers

March 15, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   (sometimes just drawing is just as much fun as writing) This whole idea started because I saw someone (who I can't remember now or I would give them credit) blog about using chalkboard contact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: fine motor development, handwriting, imagination, kids, occupational therapy, Starfish Therapies

Velcro Blocks

February 23, 2012 by Stacy Menz

Recently one of our OT's added velcro strips to oversize blocks for one of the kiddos she was working with.  I thought it was such a great idea that I asked her about it and here is the information I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: education, fine motor development, games, imagination, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, playing, Starfish Therapies, toys

DIY Lycra Swing

February 15, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   We have a lycra swing at our clinic and we love it!  We are lucky enough to have a structure that we can hang our swing on so we can change the configuration depending on the needs of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: education, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sensory exploration, sensory integration dysfunction, sensory processing disorder, Starfish Therapies

Animal Book: Borrowing from OT and Converting to PT!

January 20, 2012 by Stacy Menz

     One of our OT's adapted this animal book into an OT activity for her kids.  She took the book and photocopied and laminated each page and then added velcro to them so they would match up.  Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, coordination, education, exercise, gross motor development, imagination, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, playing, speech therapy, strengthening

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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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  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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