Helping Children Thrive at Mealtimes
At Foodology Feeding Therapy, we blend play, science, and a holistic approach to uncover the real reasons your child struggles with food — and give you the tools to fix it through the most comprehensive feeding program you’ve ever experienced.
Why Families Choose Us
At Foodology Feeding Therapy, you won’t get cookie-cutter treatment plans or rushed sessions. Here’s what sets us apart:
50-Minute Sessions – Nearly double the time of most clinics, for faster progress.
Over 30 Advanced Trainings – Expertise in oral motor skills, sensory processing, gut health, mindset, myofunctional therapy, and more.
Holistic Approach – We address the whole child: gut, sensory, oral motor, and mindset.
Parent Involvement in Every Step – You’ll learn exactly what to do at home so progress sticks.
Play-Based + Functional Therapy – Kids learn best when therapy feels fun and safe.
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We have specialized training that never stops!
We are always expanding our knowledge base and use specialized treatment tools including:
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)
OMT is typically provided by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or myofunctional therapists. Treatment typically involves a series of exercises that help to strengthen and coordinate the muscles of the face and mouth.
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)
Prompts for restructuring oral muscular phonetic targets (PROMPT)
Is a speech therapy technique that helps people improve their speech sounds. It uses a unique approach:
- Touch instead of Talk: Instead of visual cues, therapists use gentle touches on the face and mouth to guide the muscles into the correct positions for sounds.
- Targets Specific Sounds: They focus on individual sounds a person has trouble with, retraining the muscles to make them correctly.
- More Than Just Physical: PROMPT recognizes that speech is more than just muscles. It considers other factors like language skills and social aspects to improve overall communication.
Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants (SOFFI)
Here are the key aspects of SOFFI:
- Focus on Communication: SOFFI emphasizes understanding an infant’s cues, both behavioral and physiological, to guide feeding decisions. This creates a more interactive feeding experience.
- Building Skills: The program aims to support the development of an infant’s natural oral motor skills for feeding, like sucking, swallowing, and coordinating breathing with sucking.
- Long-Term Goal: SOFFI goes beyond immediate feeding needs. It aims to establish positive feeding patterns that will benefit the infant as they grow.
Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
OPT provides an alternative approach for those who struggle with traditional speech therapy methods. By incorporating touch, it can enhance learning and improve both speech clarity and feeding skills.
OPT can also be helpful for improving chewing and swallowing abilities in individuals with feeding difficulties.
DIRFloortime
While DIRFloortime is commonly used with children with ASD, it can be beneficial for a wider range of individuals, including those with:
- Developmental delays
- Learning disabilities
- Social-emotional challenges
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) refers to a wide range of communication methods and tools that can be used to supplement or replace speech for individuals with difficulties speaking. It encompasses various strategies and aids to help people effectively express themselves and participate in conversations.
TummyTime!
Tummy time refers to placing your baby on their stomach while they are awake and supervised. It’s an important practice for several reasons:
- Strengthens muscles.
- Prevents flat head.
- Improves motor skills.
- Promotes development.
Our Philosophy
Kids learn best when they feel safe, comfortable, and happy. That starts with you — the parent. We build strong, lasting relationships with our families, involve you in every session, and teach you the “why” behind our methods so you can advocate for your child with confidence.
Our 3 Promises To You
Promise 1: Dedicated Time for Effective Therapy
We promise comprehensive and individualized therapy sessions.
While most local clinics offer 17-30 minute feeding sessions, our 50-minute sessions ensure that each child receives thorough and dedicated care, allowing us to make meaningful progress in every appointment.
Promise 2: Personalized Evaluations for Clear Answers
We promise in-depth, comprehensive, and personalized evaluations that provide clarity and direction.
Unlike basic insurance funded evaluations that often leave parents with more questions, our thorough and personalized assessments ensure that we understand every child’s unique needs and provide clear, actionable insights.
Promise 3: Expert Care with Comprehensive Support
We promise expert-led therapy with comprehensive support for parents and children.
Our well-trained team combines cutting-edge therapy techniques with unique parent courses and the Safe and Sound Protocol. This intentional and comprehensive approach guarantees measurable progress and empowers families with the knowledge and tools they need.
Our Values
1. Innovative
2. Encouraging
3. Empowering
4. Detailed
Ready to Finally Get Answers About Your Child’s Eating?
Whether it’s picky eating, ARFID, or a feeding disorder, our Unlocking Mealtimes Roadmap starts with the most comprehensive evaluation you’ve ever had. We’ll uncover the real reasons your child struggles with food—and give you a clear plan to help them eat more foods without pressure or tears.
“It’s not guesswork. It’s intuition earned through experience. I see the patterns others miss—so we waste less time and make real progress faster.”
Our Founder
Christine Miroddi Yoder is a pediatric feeding expert, mindset coach, and founder of Foodology Feeding. She is a thought leader in the field and the creator of Mealtime Mindset™, a holistic, brain-based approach to feeding that focuses on connection, curiosity, and confidence.
Christine holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and has completed over 30 advanced trainings in feeding therapy, including bottle aversions, picky eating, sensory processing, oral motor function, myofunctional therapy, nutrition, mindset, and sleep-disordered breathing.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience and hundreds of families served, Christine has developed what many parents describe as a “sixth sense.” Her clinical intuition—shaped by years of pattern recognition—allows her to pinpoint underlying issues quickly and guide families with clarity and confidence. She often knows what’s going on before a child even walks in the room.
As both a seasoned professional and a parent of a child with early feeding challenges, Christine deeply understands how overwhelming mealtime can feel. Her mission is to make picky eating a thing of the past—to help children thrive by empowering parents to take the lead at home.
Her motto is simple: we can only help our children learn and grow when we learn and grow as parents. This philosophy is at the heart of her company, her books, and her courses.
Besides Christine being one of the most knowledgeable people in her field she is one of the most positive and inspirational people I’ve ever met. Her professionalism and passion for what she does paired with her warm personality and beautiful outlook on life is the reason you wont regret choosing her to guide you on your journey. We’re all blessed to have such a shining light in our lives that is Christine.
Maria Talbot
I am 32 years old and have been an extremely picky eater my whole life. My parents tried so many things to get me to eat better – a therapist, reward system and punishment. Nothing worked. I have tried on my own for years and was only able to add on a few foods. Then I looked online for help and found Cove Therapy! Christine Miroddi was able to tell me why I am so picky (tongue tied) and help me try all different foods. She took the steps with me slowly so to not stress me and it worked!! I even tried salmon and liked it and I always said I’ll never try fish. She is a life saver!
Rachel Nunez
We started feeding therapy with Christine since my child was about 5 months. Her evaluation was comprehensive and through. Each appointment she was fully focused on my child and always listens to what I’m saying as a parent. I never felt like I wasn’t being heard. She is always available to help in between appointments. She has been with our family through pre and post tongue tie release as well as feeding therapy. I have learned so much from her. She has a great deal of knowledge and is always willing to help. I moved from NY and she was able to help us virtually. She would always send us handouts with pictures of what exercises we should be doing with our child and links to toys/tools needed for my child to make a stressful experience a little better. From tummy time, to oral play, to feeding therapy, suck/swallow exercises and more – Her advice is valuable and comes from experience. Christine truly genuinely cares about her clients, understands a parent’s struggle and we’re so grateful for all that she has done and continues to do for our family.
Maryam J
Krystle- Feeding Therapist
Krystle is extremely passionate about helping parents and kids with feeding issues. Her intuitive and calm nature helps not only put kids at ease, but also parents. She loves seeing her clients make progress and graduate from feeding therapy quickly.
Before feeding therapy, my son was over one years old and still on purées. With Krystal’s help, my son is now THRIVING and eating anything and everything! It’s amazing. At his 2 year doctor appointment even the pediatrician was impressed with how far he has come with eating. Krystal is highly knowledgeable and explains everything she does. Without her help I don’t know where my son would be. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️
Nicole Razzano
Julia- Feeding Therapist
Julia brings a gentle, nurturing presence to every session. Her genuine love for helping children and families shines through in her work, and she’s known for making kids feel safe, supported, and understood. Families consistently praise her sweet nature and the meaningful connections she builds with each child she serves.
Jackie- Admin
Jackie is the heart of our front line—patient, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She takes the time to truly listen, answer your questions with care, and help you feel heard. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just unsure where to start, Jackie will guide you through our programs and help you find the best fit for your family. Many parents say they feel more relaxed, understood, and hopeful after speaking with her—and we couldn’t agree more.
We are Passionate about Making a Difference!
At Foodology Feeding Therapy, we believe that you shouldn’t have to struggle everyday, and not knowing how your child will be in the future is enough to keep you awake for hours each night. We understand that your kids are not acting this way to be defiant or because they can’t focus. It’s because there are underlying skill deficits and they are doing the best that they can with the skills they have. That’s why we work with you and your family to develop a plan that will get you to where you want to be.
For that to happen though, something needs to change. You need to know where to begin, what the underlying deficits are, and how hard to push in order to get to that place. The problem is you don’t have the expertise on your own to make that happen, which makes you think, “will they ever just be like every other kid?” It feels hopeless and you are just barely able to keep your head above water.
We have extensive training that allows us to identify and correct the underlying skill deficits that are resulting in the challenges you see every day. Most therapists do not get into these deep levels of training and therefore only are looking at the surface issues.
Here’s how it works:
- We start with the most comprehensive feeding assessment you’ve ever had.
- Get Your Personalized Plan – Step-by-step guidance tailored to your child’s needs.
- See Real Progress at Home – We coach you so mealtimes become calm, happy, and full of variety.
The First Step Starts Here
Don’t wait for things to get harder. The right help now can change your child’s relationship with food for life. We’ll guide you every step of the way—starting with a clear plan that works for your family.
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