Find a Occupational Therapist Near Me in Houston, TX

I’m Stephanie, a certified neonatal occupational therapist and internationally board-certified lactation consultant. I’m also a wife to my husband of eight years (we’ve been together since 2009!) and a first-time mom to our curious and very energetic 2½-year-old son. Since 2018, I’ve been honored to work with babies and their families in the NICU, supporting early development and nurturing the parent-infant bond. My passion for lactation support began with my own experience as a new mom. My son was born with a tongue and lip tie along with body tension that made the start of our breastfeeding journey incredibly challenging. After his release procedure, I leaned into my training in infant bodywork and massage to support his healing — and through that experience, I realized just how critical it is to prepare the body before a release, not just after. That insight sparked a deeper commitment in me to learn more, and now I’m here to help other families navigate similar challenges with knowledge, confidence, and compassion. Whether you're preparing for a release, recovering from one, or just trying to make feeding feel more connected and less stressful, I’m here to support you and your baby every step of the way.

Hello! I am Heather Batman, MS, OT, BCP, CNT, NTMTC. I am an advanced board-certified pediatric and neonatal occupational therapist in historic Houston Heights, TX, with 20 years of expertise in feeding, swallowing, and developmental skills focusing on premature infants, NICU graduates, and newborns through 5 years. I believe every baby has unlimited potential, and every parent knows their child the best. I combine your goals, best practices, and creative ideas to meet your baby's individual needs. I support families through their personal journeys. I share my experience and expertise while removing confusing, conflicting, and unsolicited advice. I can't wait to meet you and walk beside you on your journey as we guide your baby to thrive beyond five.

Hello! My name is Kiara, and I'm an Occupational Therapist (OT), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM). My professional interest in early childhood development, primitive reflexes, and infant feeding inspired me to pursue my IBCLC as well as specialized training in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) and Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI). I am the Founder and lead clinician of WillOtree Baby PLLC in Houston, where I utilize a specialized perinatal care model that brings together occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation consultation. Through this integrated approach, I aim to offer a holistic solution to common, interconnected challenges faced by new mothers and infants (e.g. pain, feeding difficulties, delayed milestones), with the goal of promoting shorter episodes of care, improved maternal-infant health outcomes, and reduced overall costs for families.