What we do
At Tree of Life Feeding & Speech Therapy, we support families through every stage of feeding — from prenatal planning, to the early newborn weeks, through bottle and feeding transitions, and beyond.
Our approach integrates:
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lactation care
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infant feeding & swallowing therapy
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oral-motor and whole-body development
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collaborative care with your medical + therapy team
We meet families with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based clinical care. honoring both the feeding relationship and the unique needs of each family.
LACTATION CONSULTATIONS
We offer in-home, office, and virtual lactation visits depending on your family’s needs and preferences.
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Initial Lactation Consultation
(In-Home • Office • Virtual)
A comprehensive 90-minute visit focused on understanding your feeding journey, assessing latch, positioning, oral-motor function, and milk transfer, and developing a clear, realistic care plan.
This visit typically includes:
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full infant & maternal feeding history
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functional oral-motor & feeding assessment
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weighted feed (when appropriate)
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positioning and latch support
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pumping guidance (if applicable)
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individualized written feeding plan
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referrals or collaborative care as needed
Best for families experiencing:
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pain or latch concerns
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supply or transfer questions
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bottle or feeding difficulty
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concerns in the newborn or early infant period
Lactation Follow-Up Consultation
(In-Home • Office • Virtual)
A 60-minute follow-up visit to:
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review progress
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adjust feeding or pumping plans
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support new questions or transitions
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continue therapeutic feeding support
Follow-ups are ideal for:
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ongoing latch/supply support
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feeding therapy after the initial visit
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monitoring feeding or weight progress
Prenatal Lactation Consultation
(Office • Virtual)
A 60-minute anticipatory guidance session designed to help families enter the postpartum period with clarity and confidence.
We review:
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your feeding goals + questions
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what to expect in the first 72 hours
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newborn feeding cues
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positioning + latch foundations
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realistic expectations for milk supply
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pumping + bottle introduction timing
Families leave with a personalized feeding plan and postpartum support roadmap.
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FEEDING & SWALLOWING THERAPY
Feeding therapy services are provided through the lens of both SLP feeding/swallowing expertise and IBCLC lactation care, honoring the complexity of the whole child + whole family system.
Evaluations are offered:
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in-office
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in-home
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and across age ranges 0–5 years of age
Feeding & Swallowing Evaluation (0–6 months)
(Office • In-Home)
A 90-minute evaluation for infants in the early feeding period with concerns such as:
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difficulty coordinating suck–swallow–breath
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fatigue during feeds
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prolonged or stressful feeding
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slow or inefficient intake
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concerns with airway protection or endurance
Includes:
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functional oral-motor & feeding assessment
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observation of preferred feeding method
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caregiver education
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individualized treatment recommendations
Feeding & Swallowing Evaluation (6–12 months & 12+ months)
(Office • In-Home)
A 90-minute developmental feeding evaluation designed for:
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delayed progression of feeding skills
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difficulty transitioning textures or solids
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oral aversion or stress around mealtimes
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gagging, coughing, or pocketing food
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concerns related to growth or safety
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concerns related to swallowing & airway protection
Includes:
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oral-motor and chewing assessment
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mealtime observation
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caregiver coaching
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therapy plan and home program support
Feeding & Swallowing Therapy
(Office • In-Home • Virtual)
60-minute therapy sessions focused on:
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oral-motor skill development
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sensory + motor feeding readiness
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pacing, breathing, and coordination
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building positive feeding experiences
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caregiver coaching & carryover strategies
Therapy is collaborative, responsive, and grounded in relational feeding because progress happens best when families feel supported, not pressured.
SPEECH & FEEDING COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS
This in-depth evaluation is designed for families considering a frenectomy for their child and want a clear understanding of how oral restrictions may be impacting speech, feeding, oral motor function, and overall development.​​
Best for families seeking:
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integrated speech + feeding assessment
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collaborative care planning
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coordinated therapy recommendations
Available in-office or in-home.​
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LOSS & LACTATION SUPPORT
(Virtual — No Cost)
This visit is offered with deep compassion for families who are navigating lactation following infant loss.
We provide:
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grief-informed lactation support
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options for suppression, donation, or memory-based pumping (if desired)
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space to honor your story and your baby
There is no fee for this visit.
You are not alone. It is our privilege to sit with you in this season with tenderness and care.
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Where Care Takes Place
We are honored to serve families through:
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In-Home Visits
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Long Beach Office
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Los Alamitos inside New Mom School
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Virtual Support (when clinically appropriate)
If you’re unsure which appointment type is the best fit, we’re happy to help you choose.​​