Specializing in —
Pediatric Pelvic Floor | Lactation Support | Pediatric Feeding
Serving Greenville & Easley, SC
Practical solutions that look at the entire picture so your child can eat, digest, and use the bathroom without crying, pain, or fear.
Welcome To Relief For Your Child
Innovations Therapy is a private practice that provides better feeding and digestive care for infants, children and teens. Whether your child needs lactation or feeding support or constipation care, we will work together through the whole process with the ultimate goal of optimal digestive health
Greenville, SC Pediatric Feeding and Pelvic Floor Therapist To Address
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Childhood feeding challenges
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Breastfeeding
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Bottle Feeding
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Expanding food variety
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Improved digestion
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Reflux
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Torticollis-related feeding challenges
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Difficulty pooping (constipation)
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Peeing Accidents (Incontinence)
Services
Offering practical, holistic solutions that take into account the interconnected nature of feeding, digestion, pelvic floor and the nervous system. Better eating and pooping really does mean happier kids and families!
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Constipation and Incontinence Care
I am trained in treating the pelvic floor with speciality in pediatrics. My approach takes into account the whole body including the nervous system, posture, feeding and the musculoskeletal system.
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Feeding
My first passion, from early bottle and breast feeding as a certified lactation counselor to those first bites of solids, my feeding approach is a holistic one incorporating oral motor, sensory and movement.
Meet Amalia
Hi! My name is Amalia, but I have always gone by Mali (pronounced Molly)! I have known I have wanted to be an OT since I was in middle school. I attended Ithaca College where I got my BS in occupational science and MS in occupational therapy. I have worked in pediatrics since 2009 where I gained a range of wonderful experiences in the realm of OT including but not limited to schools, feeding, fine motor and sensory.
I went into pelvic floor therapy partially as a way to treat my own issues! I first-hand struggled with some pelvic and gut-related issues and know how important they are to overall health. Feeding always appealed to me because of the complex nature of it from its importance culturally to just how poor feeding experiences can affect everyone at the dinner table! Plus I just love food and feel everyone should also enjoy it!
In my spare time I like to cook (and eat), read, craft, nap and spend time with my family and friends and cats and dog.
Certifications & trainings
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Certified lactation counselor (CLC)
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Herman and Wallace Pediatric Pelvic floor 1 and 2-focusing on pediatric bowel and bladder conditions and treatment
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Herman and Wallace Level 1,2a, 2b-focusing on adult bowel and bladder conditions and treatment
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TOTS Training ®-focusing on tethered oral tissue (tongue, lip and cheek ties) and their impact on feeding, speech, sleep
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Beckman Oral Motor-focusing on hands on treatments and exercises to facilitate better feeding
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John Barnes Myofascial-a gentle form of manual therapy to release tension from the tissues for better posture, pain relief
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Barral Visceral Manipulation-gentle form of manual therapy that focus on restoring normal mobility to the internal organs
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get started?It starts with a free consult 15min discovery call to determine if I can give you the best services you deserve. If we do determine this is a right fit we will set up a date and time. During the evaluation please bring up any and all concerns and comments. Evaluations are typically at least an hour. From the evaluation we will determine the best plan of care based on what I have seen in the evaluation and what works for you. Treatments can be anywhere from 45 to an hour
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What if my child is scared of pelvic floor work?Anything new can be scary! I promise I will try to find the right balance between challenging your child without pushing too much. Again anything new can be scary especially involving the pelvic floor muscles, an area that kids (and adults!) can have limited awareness of, with children we do not do anything internal, there are many ways to check the strength and relaxation of the muscles without this!
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What if my child has extensive sensory needs?Unfortunately we are limited to what is available in home. If I feel your child would benefit more from a clinic with more sensory offerings I can refer you to clinics in the area that may better serve you.
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What days are you available?During the discovery call this will be discussed. At the current time Wednesdays are my main available day but I can be flexible depending on location, times etc.
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Is pelvic floor therapy potty training?No! Pediatric pelvic floor training is usually for kids who have already potty trained who may be now experiencing leakage (I hate the word accident!) with bowel or bladder or those who struggle with constipation. Typically kids are at least 5-6 and up. Again, if you have any questions, please contact.
Payment
At this time, Innovations Therapy is private pay only. I am not in network with any insurance, Medicare or Medicaid programs. I will provide a superbill on request that you can submit to your insurance. It is your responsibility to precheck your out of network benefits policy. Please note Medicare and Medicaid do not take superbills. Payments preferred in cash or check but card payments also accepted.
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Evaluations: $175
Treatment: $90
Providing individualized care for you & your loved one
Contact
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(864) 280-0379
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Innovationstherapysc@gmail.com
(for general inquiries, non-HIPAA compliant)
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Services are provided in the comfort of your own home within 20 miles of Easley, SC. If more than that please still contact, we may be able to work something out!