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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More Gift Ideas for the Holidays

November 12, 2012 by Stacy Menz

Here are some other toys I have written about in the past that may be great gifts for the holidays.  We try to give you lots of options for using each toy so that you can have ideas on how to maximize … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: fine motor development, gross motor development, kids, oral motor control, toys, visual motor

Questions about Oral Motor Input and their Answers

October 9, 2012 by Stacy Menz

Here is an article written by one of our OT's that I thought would be great to share! Why is my child always putting things in his or her mouth? When a child puts something in his mouth, he or she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: occupational therapy, oral motor control, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies

Kazoos for Postural Control

August 29, 2012 by Stacy Menz

image retrieved from: kardoninstitute.org I know I've talked about our group before but I wanted to share something we figured out by accident.  One of the great things with group is we have our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, gross motor development, occupational therapy, oral motor control, postural control

Motor Smart Toys and Tips

November 21, 2011 by Stacy Menz

Wiggly Giggly Ball:  This ball offers instant gratification by making noise whenever it moves.  It may be a bit much for kids who are sound sensitive though (just a warning)!  You can have your child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: coordination, education, exercise, fine motor development, finger isolation, gross motor development, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, oral motor control, physical therapy, playing, sensory exploration

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Primary Programs

  • Motor Smart Kids
    • Free Play
    • Kids Action Hour
    • Yoga for Kids of All Abilities
    • Functional Movement Screen
    • Video Running Analysis
    • Youth Sports Injury Prevention
    • Concussion Screening and Management
  • Continuing Education
    • PNF 1: Introduction to PNF
    • PNF 2: Accessing the Trunk
    • Strength Training in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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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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  • Walking Backwards
  • Heart Pumping Fun
  • Valentine’s Day Crafts and Games

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Locations

  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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