Common Feeding Challenges We Treat

- Tube weaning support for children with feeding tubes (NG & G-tubes).- Children 6 months old and older moving from breast milk or formula to solid foods.- Children who only eat a certain number of foods or who have sensory sensitivities to certain foods.- Children who experience stress or anxiety around non-preferred foods or eating in social situations (e.g. at school, restaurants, birthday parties, etc.).- Children who have difficulty chewing, show signs of choking, gagging, or vomiting with foods or liquids.- When families are experiencing challenging or stressful mealtimes.- Children who have been diagnosed with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD).- Common diagnoses that can impact feeding: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism (ASD), Struggle to Gain Weight, or Oral Aversion.

Our Philosophy

- Feeding is one of the fundamental responsibilities of every parent and parents do everything they can to support their child to eat.- Feeding therapy is a team effort between parents, caregivers, the child, and the therapist.- Progress happens in the home, with families making big and small changes at a pace they feel comfortable with.- Even the smallest gains are worth celebrating!- Every child and family are welcome, regardless of race, religion, sex, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Benefits of Providing Feeding Therapy using Telehealth

- Telehealth allows families the ability to remain in the comfort of their own home while working with a feeding therapist.- Sometimes kids feel more relaxed around food at home, rather than in a clinic setting. It can also be helpful for the therapist to see a child eating at home, in their normal environment.- Stress around finding childcare for siblings, traffic, trying to get kids out the door and carving out extra time to drive to and from appointments is removed.- We can reach families who live in areas where feeding therapy services are not available.

Hi!I’m Tanis and I am passionate about helping families with children who experience challenges with feeding. It all started when I was volunteering at a children’s hospital and I observed a therapist working with an infant on bottle feeding. Right then, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that involved helping families navigate the complexities of feeding.I’ve had the pleasure of working at Seattle Children’s Hospital for the last 5 years, focused on providing feeding therapy services, including revamping the tube weaning program. Given the incredible advancements that have been made with telehealth, I realized I wanted to be able to promote access to feeding therapy in Seattle and reach families throughout the state of Washington.When I’m not working with families on feeding, I enjoy swimming, kayaking, and traveling abroad.

Insurance

We are an in-network provider for the following health plans:CignaFirst Choice HealthLifeWisePremeraRegence

Private Pay

We accept private pay in the form of credit or debit card as well as funds from HSA or FSA accounts.

Out of Network Provider

We are an out-of-network provider for all other insurance companies. Find out more about coverage and reimbursement by contacting your insurance company.

Courses for
Families and Caregivers

Courses for
Feeding Therapists