Massachusetts:
Erika Higgenbottom
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
OT by Mommy
[email protected]
Erika has a diverse background working with infants, children, and teens in school-based settings, early intervention, and private practice. Erika has trainings in oral restriction, pre- and post-frenectomy therapy, TummyTime! Method, Upledger Craniosacral Therapy, visual-vestibular techniques, reflex integration, infant feeding (breast and bottle), oral motor skills, sensory integration, and more. Erika specializes in infant feeding and is currently actively pursuing additional training in lactation at this time. Erika brings an evidence-informed, holistic approach to tongue-ties and feeding. She strongly values interprofessional collaboration.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
OT by Mommy
[email protected]
Erika has a diverse background working with infants, children, and teens in school-based settings, early intervention, and private practice. Erika has trainings in oral restriction, pre- and post-frenectomy therapy, TummyTime! Method, Upledger Craniosacral Therapy, visual-vestibular techniques, reflex integration, infant feeding (breast and bottle), oral motor skills, sensory integration, and more. Erika specializes in infant feeding and is currently actively pursuing additional training in lactation at this time. Erika brings an evidence-informed, holistic approach to tongue-ties and feeding. She strongly values interprofessional collaboration.
Dr. Rebecca Turkel, PT/DPT, CEIS, CEIM, IBE
Warm Heart Parenting
Pediatric Physical Therapist and Craniosacral Fascial Therapist
209 West Central St #311/313A Natick, MA 01760
P: 1-508-202-0702
www.warmheartparenting.com
[email protected]
Rebecca Turkel is a Pediatric Physical Therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting children and families across Early Intervention, hospital settings, and private practice. Her work blends deep clinical knowledge with a warm, family-centered approach, helping caregivers feel confident, supported, and empowered as their children grow. At Warm Heart Wellness, Rebecca specializes in developmental support for infants and young children who are not meeting expected milestones or who benefit from early, individualized intervention. Her practice integrates evidence-based pediatric physical therapy with responsive, relationship-driven guidance for parents. She places strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, early motor development, sensory processing, parent–child connection, and creating meaningful routines families can use every day.
Warm Heart Parenting
Pediatric Physical Therapist and Craniosacral Fascial Therapist
209 West Central St #311/313A Natick, MA 01760
P: 1-508-202-0702
www.warmheartparenting.com
[email protected]
Rebecca Turkel is a Pediatric Physical Therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting children and families across Early Intervention, hospital settings, and private practice. Her work blends deep clinical knowledge with a warm, family-centered approach, helping caregivers feel confident, supported, and empowered as their children grow. At Warm Heart Wellness, Rebecca specializes in developmental support for infants and young children who are not meeting expected milestones or who benefit from early, individualized intervention. Her practice integrates evidence-based pediatric physical therapy with responsive, relationship-driven guidance for parents. She places strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, early motor development, sensory processing, parent–child connection, and creating meaningful routines families can use every day.
Alessandra McKenna MOT, OTR/L CLC
Feeding Foundations OT
(617) 319-5731
Reading, MA
FeedingfoundationsOT.com
Alessandra is a pediatric occupational therapist and certified lactation counselor. She specializes in assessment and treatment of infants with feeding difficulties, postural asymmetries and tethered oral tissues. She implements TTM both one on one and group / class format. Alessandra uses a full body approach to support her client's skills and goals and sees clients in home.
Feeding Foundations OT
(617) 319-5731
Reading, MA
FeedingfoundationsOT.com
Alessandra is a pediatric occupational therapist and certified lactation counselor. She specializes in assessment and treatment of infants with feeding difficulties, postural asymmetries and tethered oral tissues. She implements TTM both one on one and group / class format. Alessandra uses a full body approach to support her client's skills and goals and sees clients in home.
Becki Rebello, OTR/L
105 Buffington Street
Swansea, MA 02777
[email protected]
(774) 400-4540
Becki is a pediatric occupational therapist working in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She has experience working with children from birth to age 21. Becki is passionate about working with families of pre-crawling babies to facilitate optimal growth and development utilizing the Tummy Time Method! Additionally, she is a mother who experienced the difficult journey of tethered oral tissues (TOTs) with her son and is dedicated to providing support, education and therapeutic interventions to assist families through their tongue tie journeys. You can contact me via email, phone, or text.
105 Buffington Street
Swansea, MA 02777
[email protected]
(774) 400-4540
Becki is a pediatric occupational therapist working in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She has experience working with children from birth to age 21. Becki is passionate about working with families of pre-crawling babies to facilitate optimal growth and development utilizing the Tummy Time Method! Additionally, she is a mother who experienced the difficult journey of tethered oral tissues (TOTs) with her son and is dedicated to providing support, education and therapeutic interventions to assist families through their tongue tie journeys. You can contact me via email, phone, or text.
Suzanne Ducharme MacFarlane, MS CCC-SLP
The Offices of Suzanne Ducharme
273 Hanover St, Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: 339-214-2906
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Suzanne has over 30 years experience working with children and families facing a variety of medical and developmental challenges, including work in EI, the NICU and private practice. In her practice, she combines traditional SLP with TummyTime! Method, Craniosacral Therapy, advanced expertise in oral motor and feeding to support both parent and child to meet their functional goals. She has extensive experience working with tethered oral tissues, including pre and post frenectomy. Suzanne is a certified Infant Massage Coach and has extensive training as a post partum doula. Suzanne is passionate about support pre-crawling babies and their parents to facilitate overall development and nervous system regulation.
The Offices of Suzanne Ducharme
273 Hanover St, Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: 339-214-2906
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Suzanne has over 30 years experience working with children and families facing a variety of medical and developmental challenges, including work in EI, the NICU and private practice. In her practice, she combines traditional SLP with TummyTime! Method, Craniosacral Therapy, advanced expertise in oral motor and feeding to support both parent and child to meet their functional goals. She has extensive experience working with tethered oral tissues, including pre and post frenectomy. Suzanne is a certified Infant Massage Coach and has extensive training as a post partum doula. Suzanne is passionate about support pre-crawling babies and their parents to facilitate overall development and nervous system regulation.
