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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Park Time Fun!

June 6, 2018 by Stacy Menz

Now that the weather is starting to warm up a bit and rainy days are few and far between, this is a great time to head to your neighborhood park and get some fresh air. Parks provide endless … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: gross motor development, kids, physical therapy, play, playgrounds, sensory exploration, Starfish Therapies, strengthening, vestibular system

What Contributes To Your Child’s Balance?

November 4, 2017 by Stacy Menz

There are three main components that make up a person’s balance. These include: vision, somatosensation, and our vestibular system. These components need to work seamlessly together in order to allow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, gross motor development, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, somatosensory system, vestibular system, vision

Balance and Vestibular System Ideas

September 29, 2017 by Stacy Menz

Balance is an important part of movement and safety and is a requirement for every day activities. Balance can involve keeping two feet on the floor, or even standing on one foot. There are many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, kids, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, play, single leg stance, vestibular system

What is the Vestibular System?

March 19, 2017 by Stacy Menz

The vestibular system is made up of fluid filled organs that are located in the inner ear.  It is one of the essential components of balance and helps provide us information about our body's movement. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: gross motor development, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, sensory exploration, vestibular system

Why Your Child’s Inner Ear is Important for More Than Hearing

April 23, 2016 by Stacy Menz

Imagine learning to stand for the first time, but everything around you appears to move. You can't stabilize your gaze and everything sort of spins. Now imagine learning to walk for the first time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, gross motor development, kids, Starfish Therapies, vestibular system

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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
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    • PNF 1: Introduction to PNF
    • PNF 2: Accessing the Trunk
    • Strength Training in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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What Clients Are Saying

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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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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