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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...my four year-old has made incredible progress...
We have been working with Starfish Therapies over the last year, and my four year-old has made incredible progress in her gross motor development. Stacy has an amazing ability to work with children. She uses her energy, humor and creativity to make children laugh and play, and at the same time work very hard.”

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  1541 Old Bayshore Highway
  Burlingame, CA 94010

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