Milestone Pediatric Therapy

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our vision: empowered parents · joyful kids

clinic · in-home · virtual sessions

Services: ▸OT ▸PT ▸ST

Specialty Programs:
▸AAC ▸aquatics ▸feeding ▸pelvic floor

05/14/2026

Come dive into a pediatric aquatic therapy session with us 💦

Our aquatic therapy program supports children of all abilities—helping build strength, improve range of motion, and develop motor planning skills in a fun, engaging environment.

On land, it can be tough to find activities that truly motivate kids—but in the water, the environment itself becomes the motivation. This often leads to greater comfort, engagement, and participation.

Our therapists are specially trained through pediatric aquatic therapy program, with additional in-water mentorship led by our lead aquatic therapist, Hannah Tisser, PT, DPT (featured here!).

Curious if aquatic therapy could be a good fit for your child? Send us a DM or visit our website to learn more 💙

If you walked into a Milestone OT session, you might think you’ve stepped into a super fun playdate—kids are jumping, la...
04/23/2025

If you walked into a Milestone OT session, you might think you’ve stepped into a super fun playdate—kids are jumping, laughing, coloring, and climbing. But there’s more going on than meets the eye!

Behind every activity is a carefully crafted, evidence-based strategy designed by our skilled occupational therapists. They know how to turn play into powerful progress.

Here’s what’s really happening behind the scenes:
- Strengthening grip and hand muscles through drawing, coloring, and crafts
- Boosting balance and coordination with obstacle courses and movement games
- Supporting emotional regulation using calming activities and body awareness tools
- Helping process sensory input through activities like swinging, bouncing, and deep pressure play

Our goal?
To help children gain confidence and independence while having so much fun they don’t even realize they’re working toward important developmental milestones.

What’s your child’s favorite way to play?
Tell us in the comments—we love hearing what brings them joy! ⬇️

It’s Occupational Therapy Month! 💙Let’s kick off our OT series by clearing up a common misconception ⬇️When people hear ...
04/21/2025

It’s Occupational Therapy Month! 💙
Let’s kick off our OT series by clearing up a common misconception ⬇️

When people hear “Occupational Therapy,” they often think it’s related to jobs or workplaces. But in pediatrics, OT is all about helping children gain independence, build confidence, and master the skills they need for everyday life. 🙌

For kids, those “occupations” are things like:
✨ Holding a pencil to write their name
✨ Tying shoes or zipping a jacket
✨ Regulating big emotions and staying calm
✨ Strengthening coordination for play and movement

At Milestone Clinic, our occupational therapists use play-based, engaging, and personalized activities that feel more like fun than work! We believe therapy should be a space where kids can grow, explore, and succeed—one skill at a time.

Whether it’s mastering a new fine motor skill or learning how to navigate transitions with more ease, every milestone matters.

💬 What’s a small skill that made a big difference in your child’s life?
Share it in the comments below—we’d love to celebrate those wins with you! ⬇️

🥗 𝐀𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 can help picky eaters feel more comfortable with new foods—and support your child’s progress in 𝐟𝐞𝐞...
03/27/2025

🥗 𝐀𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 can help picky eaters feel more comfortable with new foods—and support your child’s progress in 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲.

✨ 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
🥄 Start small – Offer a tiny portion of a new food alongside familiar favorites.
🎨 Make it playful – Use fun plates or let your child “paint” with sauces.
👐 No pressure – Encourage tasting without forcing it. Let kids explore food at their own pace.
🌟 Celebrate small wins – Even touching or smelling a new food is progress!
🍓 Model healthy eating – Kids are more likely to try foods they see parents enjoying.

💡 Feeding therapy at our clinic takes a comprehensive approach to support children with picky eating, oral-motor delays, and sensory challenges. Our therapists use play-based strategies and gradual exposure to help kids feel more confident at mealtime.

🍽️ 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩:
✅ Sensory play with food to build comfort with new textures.
✅ Oral-motor exercises to strengthen muscles for safe chewing and swallowing.
✅ Gradual food exposure to expand your child’s food variety at a comfortable pace.
✅ Parent coaching with practical tips to support mealtime success at home.

✨ Behind every milestone reached is a dedicated team of therapists helping children grow, learn, and thrive! 💙
At Milestone, our team of skilled feeding specialists work together to support each child’s unique needs.

From helping little ones develop essential motor skills to guiding families through feeding challenges, our therapists are passionate about making a difference every day. 🌟

💬 What’s one mealtime tip that works for your family? Share below! ⬇️

🥗 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥—but when should you consider feeding therapy?If your child struggles with mealtime challenges b...
03/26/2025

🥗 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥—but when should you consider feeding therapy?
If your child struggles with mealtime challenges beyond typical preferences, feeding therapy can help.

👀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
❌ Extreme food selectivity – Only eating a handful of preferred foods.
❌ Gagging or coughing when eating certain textures.
❌ Difficulty chewing or swallowing safely.
❌ Sensory aversions – Refusing foods due to taste, texture, or smell.
❌ Stress or anxiety around mealtime.

✨ Feeding therapy 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 children to build the skills they need for healthy and confident eating. If your child is struggling, we’re here to help!

💬 Have you noticed mealtime challenges with your child? Let us know below! ⬇️

🌟 March 25th is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! 💚Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, aff...
03/25/2025

🌟 March 25th is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! 💚

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. But more importantly—it does NOT define a child’s potential. Every child is capable of growth, progress, and achieving milestones with the right support!

At Milestone Clinic, we believe in celebrating strengths, encouraging possibilities, and providing the tools kids need to thrive. Whether through physical, occupational, or speech therapy, we work alongside families to help children with CP build mobility, independence, and confidence.

💡 Did you know?
✔️ CP affects about 1 in 345 children in the U.S.
✔️ Early intervention can make a huge difference in mobility, communication, and daily living skills.
✔️ Therapy helps children develop strength, coordination, and adaptive skills to navigate their world with confidence!

Today, we wear green 💚 to show our support for CP awareness and the incredible children and families who inspire us every day! Join us in celebrating their resilience, strength, and achievements.

💚 Drop a 💚 in the comments to show your support!
💚 Tag a family or friend who inspires you!

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, and at Milestone, we’re celebrating by highlighting the importance of nutrition in ev...
03/24/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, and at Milestone, we’re celebrating by highlighting the importance of nutrition in every child’s development!

Did you know that our 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 program helps children overcome challenges with eating, food aversions, and mealtime routines?

🍽️ Mealtime should be 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, not stressful. For some children, picky eating, sensory aversions, or oral-motor challenges can make eating difficult. That’s where feeding therapy comes in!

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲?
Feeding therapy helps children develop the skills they need to 𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺. Our therapists use play-based techniques and gradual exposure to help kids:
✅ Try new foods and textures.
✅ Improve oral-motor skills for safe chewing and swallowing.
✅ Build a positive relationship with food.
✅ Reduce stress and anxiety around mealtime.

💡 If mealtimes are a battle, your child may benefit from feeding therapy. We’re here to help families turn food struggles into success stories. 💙

💬 Does your child have a favorite or least favorite food? Share below! ⬇️

We’ve talked about OT, PT, ST, and Aquatic Therapy—now, let’s explore Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)!Dynamic Moveme...
03/18/2025

We’ve talked about OT, PT, ST, and Aquatic Therapy—now, let’s explore Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)!

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is an advanced therapy that helps children with motor delays and neurological conditions build strength, control, and movement patterns.

🔥 Encourages new movement patterns
🦿 Builds strength & coordination
🧠 Helps children with CP, developmental delays & more
🚀 Uses fun, engaging exercises for progress

Every child deserves the chance to move freely and confidently. No matter the challenge, we’re here to help them reach new milestones!

💙 Drop a 🚀 if you believe in endless possibilities for every child!

Speech helps kids communicate, but movement in water offers a whole new way to build strength! Today, let’s talk about A...
03/17/2025

Speech helps kids communicate, but movement in water offers a whole new way to build strength! Today, let’s talk about Aquatic Therapy!

Water is more than just fun—it’s a powerful tool for therapy! 🌊 Aquatic therapy helps kids build strength and mobility in a low-impact, high-motivation environment.

🏊‍♂️ Improves muscle tone & coordination
💦 Eases movement for kids with motor challenges
🌟 Boosts confidence & sensory regulation
🎉 Turns therapy into a fun, engaging experience!

Ready to dive into one more therapy? 🚀 Tomorrow, we’ll wrap up this series with Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)!

💬 Would your child love therapy in the water? Let us know! ⬇️

Movement is important, but so is communication! Today, we’re focusing on Speech Therapy (ST)!Speech therapy is about mor...
03/14/2025

Movement is important, but so is communication! Today, we’re focusing on Speech Therapy (ST)!

Speech therapy is about more than just words—it’s about helping kids express themselves, connect with others, and be understood! 🗣️💙

🔹 Building speech sounds & clarity
🔹 Strengthening communication skills
🔹 Expanding vocabulary & language development
🔹 Supporting alternative communication (AAC)

Every child deserves to be heard! Tomorrow, we’ll make a splash as we talk about Aquatic Therapy! 🌊

💙 Double-tap if you love seeing kids express themselves!

Address

8755 Aero Drive Suite 100
San Diego, CA
92123

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+16195782232

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