Oct 22 2024 42 mins
Join host Kaili Ets as she chats with Kelsey, an occupational therapist and founder of B.WellTOTs. Kelsey shares her inspiring journey from early intervention to specializing in pediatric feeding and tongue ties. Together, they discuss the holistic approach to pediatric care, the challenges of motherhood, and the nuances of oral dysfunctions, including tongue ties and torticollis.
Learn about the interconnectedness of body alignment, feeding positions, and overall health.
Discover the importance of comprehensive assessments, multidisciplinary teams, and the roles various therapists play in addressing children's developmental challenges.
This episode is packed with insights and valuable tips for parents navigating similar obstacles, and it highlights the significance of understanding and addressing mouth breathing and oral motor issues in babies and toddlers.
00:00 Introduction & meet Kelsey from BeWellTOTs
01:48 Kelsey's Journey into Pediatric Occupational Therapy
05:06 The Importance of Tongue Ties
16:27 Signs and Symptoms of Oral Dysfunction
20:08 Correlation Between Tongue Tie and Torticollis
23:55 Addressing Parental Guilt
24:35 Mouth Breathing and Open Mouth Posture
25:39 The Importance of Nasal Breathing
30:45 Therapies and Treatments for Tongue Ties
38:01 Get To Know Kelsey even more
39:54 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
// About Kelsey
Kelsey, owner and founder of B.well tots, started the practice as a solo-provider in 2020. Kelsey's vision of her practice was to become the support she wished she'd had as a new parent, and has mostly succeeded in doing so. We help little ones breathe, move, feed, and thrive better every day.
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