Feeding and Sensory Therapy, Centered on Connection
Serving Naples, Florida and the greater SWFL region
In-person occupational therapy for children with feeding challenges, sensory differences, oral-motor needs, and developmental differences — from early feeding and starting solids through complex selective eating.
Through a relationship-based occupational therapy approach, we focus on curiosity over compliance—helping children feel safe enough to explore food, movement, and new sensory experiences with growing confidence.
My Monthly Partnership model supports families beyond the therapy session, with parent guidance, access to Raising Curious Eaters, the Eating with EASE Academy, and ongoing support between visits.
When Feeding or Sensory Challenges Start Affecting Daily Life
It can show up in more places than the dinner table.
Maybe your child is:
eating only a very small number of foods
gagging, coughing, or struggling with certain textures
having difficulty chewing or moving through food textures
overwhelmed by smells, sounds, clothing, movement, or everyday routines
needing foods, brands, plates, or routines to stay very predictable
anxious about unfamiliar foods or eating away from home
struggling with starting solids or developing feeding skills
working much harder than expected just to participate in everyday family routines
When these challenges start affecting what your child can comfortably do — and what your family has to plan around — that’s often a sign it’s time to look more closely at what is getting in the way.
Why Therapy Needs to Support the Whole Family
Your child spends far more time with you than they ever will in a therapy session.
Feeding, regulation, play, routines, and hard moments happen throughout the week — not just during the hour we spend together.
You see things I may never see during a session.
You notice the patterns, preferences, worries, wins, and little details that help us understand what your child needs.
Parents know their children in ways no therapy session ever can.
The Monthly Partnership Model
Instead of isolated appointments, families receive a connected system of support designed to help children feel safer, more regulated, and more curious around food and daily experiences.
Your Monthly Partnership includes two integrated pieces of support.
In-Person Occupational Therapy Sessions
Hands-on sessions where we observe how your child moves, regulates, and interacts with food.
Together we work on:
• sensory processing and regulation
• posture, motor coordination, and body awareness
• oral-motor and feeding skills
• helping your child feel safer and more comfortable exploring food
These sessions allow us to understand your child’s unique patterns and guide the next steps in their development.
Raising Curious Eaters
including The Eating with EASE Academy
Families also receive access to Raising Curious Eaters, my parent learning and support community.
Inside this space you’ll find:
• the full Eating with EASE Academy
• parent education and feeding strategies
• a supportive community of families
• opportunities to ask questions and learn between sessions
This helps parents understand the “why” behind what we’re doing in therapy, making it easier to support their child in everyday moments at home.
How Support Extends Beyond the Therapy Session
In-Person Therapy
Hands-on therapy and personalized guidance
Raising Curious Eaters
Home of the Eating with EASE Academy
Everyday Family Life
Mealtimes · Routines · Daily Life
Support begins in therapy and ripples outward into everyday life.
How Families Work With Me
Families can work with me through in-person monthly partnerships or by joining Raising Curious Eaters, my parent learning and support community.
In-person partnerships include full access to Raising Curious Eaters and the Eating with EASE Academy so families can continue learning and applying strategies at home.
Weekly Therapy Partnership
1 session per week
• In-person occupational therapy
• Full access to Raising Curious Eaters
• Includes the Eating with EASE Academy
Monthly Partnership $900
(Most common starting point)
Intensive Therapy Partnership
2 sessions per week
• In-person occupational therapy
• Full access to Raising Curious Eaters
• Includes the Eating with EASE Academy
Monthly Partnership $1800
Parent Learning Membership
(Raising Curious Eaters)
• Access to Raising Curious Eaters community online
• Full Eating with EASE Academy
• Parent Live Q&A and learning resources
Membership starting at $37/month
Every child’s needs are different. During the evaluation process we’ll determine the level of support that best fits your family.
We are an approved provider through the Step Up For Students FES-UA scholarship program.
Families using this scholarship can look us up under That Makes Sense OT in the provider marketplace.
We’ll talk about what’s been happening with your child and whether my services are the right fit for your family.
Common Questions
Families usually come to me after they’ve been trying to figure things out for a long time — searching for answers, trying strategies they’ve found online, or even working with other therapies that didn’t quite address the full picture.
The monthly partnership allows us to build momentum instead of starting over each week. It also gives families access to Raising Curious Eaters and the Eating with EASE Academy so the understanding and strategies we explore in therapy can carry over into everyday life at home.
Why do you work through a monthly partnership instead of paying per session?
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Do you accept insurance?
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Services are provided on a private-pay basis. This allows therapy to focus on your child’s individual needs rather than the restrictions often placed on therapy through insurance systems.
Families using the Step Up For Students FES-UA scholarship can work with us as That Makes Sense OT is listed as an approved provider in the scholarship marketplace. Many families also use HSA or FSA funds to pay for services.
What happens if we need to miss a session?
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Your monthly partnership reserves a consistent place in the schedule for your child so we can maintain steady progress together. When illness or scheduling conflicts come up, we will talk together about the best way to keep your child moving forward.
Because your partnership also includes access to Raising Curious Eaters and the Eating with EASE Academy, families continue to have guidance and resources available between sessions.
How long do families usually work with you?
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Every child’s path is different. Some families work together for a shorter period to address specific challenges, while others benefit from longer-term support as their child develops new skills and confidence.
We review progress regularly and make decisions together about the next steps that make sense for your child and family.
How do I know if this approach is the right fit for my child?
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My work focuses on helping families understand the sensory, developmental, and nervous system factors that affect feeding, regulation, and daily routines. Rather than pushing children to perform or comply, we work together to create the conditions that allow curiosity and confidence to grow.
During our initial conversation we can talk about what you’ve been experiencing with your child and whether this approach feels like the right next step for your family.
What families often share…
“Before working with Brenda, we felt completely stuck and unsure why feeding had become such a struggle. She helped us understand what was happening with our child’s sensory system and how to respond in ways that actually helped. Once we understood the ‘why,’ everything started to shift.”
Diana — Parent of a 4-year-old
“Working with Brenda has made such a difference for our family. We understand our child so much better now, and things that used to feel really hard, like transitions, big feelings, and even trying new foods, are much easier to navigate.”
Brittany— Parent of a 2-year-old
Let’s Talk About What Your Child Needs
If feeding challenges, sensory sensitivities, or daily routines have started to feel stressful, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Reaching out is simply the first step in understanding what your child may be experiencing and exploring whether working together would be helpful for your family.
After you submit the form, I’ll review your information and follow up with next steps.
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