{"id":474,"date":"2025-10-17T17:57:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shinetherapy1.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2025-11-14T21:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:19:24","slug":"occupational-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shinetherapy.net\/?page_id=474","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”8%” left_padding_desktop=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”left” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”left” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY” text_direction=”default”][\/split_line_heading][nectar_scrolling_text scroll_direction=”ltr” scroll_speed=”slower” text_color=”#FDCF3C” move_on_scroll_animation=”yes” style=”text_outline” outline_thickness=”ultra-thin” outline_applies_to=”text_only” text_repeat_number=”2″ text_repeat_divider=”space” text_space_amount=”large” overflow=”visible” background_image_animation=”None”]\n

Supporting Growth at Every Stage.<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_scrolling_text][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h6″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”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 \u2014 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.” text_direction=”default” max_width=”70%”][\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”7vw” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#FFFDF7″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”7%” left_padding_desktop=”7vw” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”7vw” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#000000″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”99%” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”straight_section” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column left_padding_desktop=”0vw” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][toggles style=”minimal_shadow” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Infancy: Building Strong Foundations”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Bringing your baby home is exciting \u2014 and sometimes a little overwhelming. Our therapists work with caregivers to create play spaces and daily routines that support your baby\u2019s early development. We focus on promoting motor skills, head control and symmetry, eye-hand coordination, and healthy sensory regulation<\/strong> to help your little one grow strong from the start.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Toddler Years: Learning Through Play”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

The toddler years are full of growth and discovery \u2014 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<\/strong> \u2014 all while fostering curiosity and confidence through play.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Preschool & School Years: Building Independence and Confidence”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]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<\/strong> \u2014 all essential for success at home and in the classroom.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”How Our Services Work”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Shine Therapy offers both consultations<\/strong> and ongoing occupational therapy treatment<\/strong>. During a consultation, our therapists assess your child\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re in-network with several insurance providers \u2014 contact us to learn more about coverage and how we can best serve your family.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][vc_column right_padding_desktop=”2vw” top_margin_tablet=”10%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” 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