Bringing your baby home is exciting — and sometimes a little overwhelming. Our therapists work with caregivers to create play spaces and daily routines that support your baby’s early development. We focus on promoting motor skills, head control and symmetry, eye-hand coordination, and healthy sensory regulation to help your little one grow strong from the start.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Supporting Growth at Every Stage.
Supporting Growth at Every Stage.
From the first days of infancy through the early school years, every stage of childhood brings new milestones and opportunities for growth. Our occupational therapists meet children right where they are — helping them build the motor, sensory, and emotional skills they need to thrive. Through play-based, developmentally appropriate activities, we make learning fun while supporting confidence, independence, and everyday success.
Toddler Years: Learning Through Play
The toddler years are full of growth and discovery — and the skills built now create a foundation for future success. Our therapists guide families in choosing play activities that support healthy development through movement and sensory exploration. We help your child strengthen attention, coordination, fine and visual motor skills, balance, self-regulation, and emotional growth — all while fostering curiosity and confidence through play.
Preschool & School Years: Building Independence and Confidence
During the preschool and early school years, children are developing the skills that prepare them for learning and independence. Our therapists assess sensory and motor abilities to identify areas for growth, then create fun, engaging activities that keep your child motivated and confident. We focus on building self-care independence, pencil grasp and handwriting readiness, fine motor coordination, shared and pretend play, attention, and emotional regulation — all essential for success at home and in the classroom.
How Our Services Work
Shine Therapy offers both consultations and ongoing occupational therapy treatment. During a consultation, our therapists assess your child’s skills and provide a personalized program of activities and exercises to support their development at home or school. If more support is needed, we can complete a full evaluation and create a structured plan for continued therapy.
We’re in-network with several insurance providers — contact us to learn more about coverage and how we can best serve your family.
See How Our Families Shine
“Shine Therapy has been an incredible experience for our family. The therapists are kind, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. Our therapist is exceptionally thoughtful and intelligent—they take the time to really understand my child’s needs and tailor every session with care and creativity. Since starting OT and speech therapy at Shine, we’ve seen tremendous improvements in our child’s confidence, communication, and everyday skills. We’re so grateful for their compassion, expertise, and the positive, encouraging environment they provide. Shine Therapy has truly made a difference in our lives!”
— Kimberly GCharlotte, NC
“One of the things we appreciate most is how communicative the team is with us as parents. They consistently keep us informed about our child’s progress, share helpful strategies to use at home, and always take the time to answer our questions. That level of collaboration has made such a difference in supporting our child’s growth.”
KimCharlotte, NC
