Lactation Services:

We believe that oral restrictions, commonly known as tongue ties, are more than just a tight frenulum—they are often a reflection of deeper restrictions throughout the body. Rather than taking a traditional approach that focuses solely on the mouth, we use a holistic, whole-body method to assess and address tethered oral tissues in babies and children.

We carefully evaluate not just the tongue and oral tissues, but the entire body’s movement, posture, and tension patterns. Oral restrictions do not exist in isolation—they are often linked to fascial tension, nervous system dysregulation, and postural imbalances. 

Our assessments consider:

•  Full-body mobility and posture
•  Oral function, including tongue, lip, and jaw movement
• Feeding challenges (breast/bottle feeding, solids, swallowing, gag reflex)
•  Speech development and clarity
• Breathing patterns and airway health

Rather than relying solely on surgical intervention, we partner with a team of physical therapists, speech therapists, and lactation specialists to provide a well-rounded, integrative approach. Our goal is to release restrictions where they begin—within the whole body—rather than just treating the symptoms in the mouth.

Through gentle bodywork, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic support, we help babies and children achieve:

• Improved feeding and swallowing function
• Better speech clarity and oral coordination
•  Healthier breathing and sleep patterns
•  Full-body balance and mobility

By addressing the root causes of oral restrictions, we create a foundation for long-term function, comfort, and development.

Signs and Symptoms

Babies/Infants:

• Pain while breastfeeding 
• Shallow latch/ frequent unlatching 
• Clicking noises when feeding
• Leakage when breast or bottle feeding 
• Colic symptoms/excessive crying 
• Reflux symptoms 
• Gagging/choking/coughing while eating 
• Difficulty gaining weight 
• Frustration with the breast or bottle 

Infants/Children: 

• Difficulty transitioning to solid foods  
• Difficulty trying/chewing new textures (especially meat) 
• Grazes on food/no big meals 
• Frequent gagging 
• Spitting out food 
• Hesitant to try most new foods 
• Reflux 
• Open mouth position/mouth breathing
• Sleeps with mouth open 
• Moves a lot during sleep/wakes up tired 
• Grinds teeth 
• Snoring