Food Therapy Services
While we proudly support families around the world through virtual coaching and consultation, we also offer in-person feeding therapy at our welcoming facility in central Long Island, NY. Prefer care at home? We can also travel to work with children and families directly in their homes when appropriate.
What makes us different?
We take a holistic, whole-child approach to feeding. That means we look beyond behavior to understand the sensory, oral-motor, nutritional, and mindset foundations that shape how your child eats — and how they feel about food.
If you’re wondering whether feeding therapy is the right next step, you’re not alone.
Take our 2-minute quiz to find out if your child’s eating patterns are just picky… or something more.
Infant Feeding & Bottle Aversion
Picky Toddlers and Kids
Safe and Sound Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol is great to work on nervous system regulation in a fun way– through listening to music! It requires use of headphones, but can be done on your own time, in your own home.
Children's Culinary Institute Cooking Classes
Join our classes designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up!
Whether your child is a discerning foodie or a picky eater, our classes guarantee a delightful experience with engaging games, teamwork activities, and educational sessions on food origins.
Children will also learn essential skills such as using utensils and appliances, all while enjoying the excitement of tasting new and diverse foods.
Our Place
The Nesting Place
2 Dubon Ct., Farmingdale, NY
My son has had services since early September, and I have seen significant improvement in his communication since. He lights up when his teacher Haley arrives and is ready to engage. Every parent wants to see their child excel, and watching them do that right before your eyes is the best feeling in the world. I don’t know what I would do without their help. They have made such an impact on my child’s life. I highly recommend this company if your child has any speech needs!

Lisa R.
November 16, 2023My son has had services since early September, and I have seen significant improvement in his communication since. He lights up when his teacher Haley arrives and is ready to engage. Every parent wants to see their child excel, and watching ...

Lisa R.
July 13, 2024We have been receiving services for almost a year . We are so happy with the results . The therapist we have is amazing . We are thankful for this company

Amy H.
December 8, 2023Our speech therapist, Haylee, is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, prompt, attentive, stays the entire session, and really makes sure she is connecting. She even thinks about her students when she’s off the clock; she saw a toy we were ...

rachel
July 13, 2024For the last 6 months, our family has had the privilege of working with Haley. Our child is a late talker, and very cautious around strangers. Within two weeks, she built a great rapport and has helped our child to make great improvements ...

Diana B.
July 13, 2024Before 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 R.
December 8, 2023We've been working with my son’s speech therapist, Olivia, for several months now, and we can't express enough gratitude for her unwavering dedication and professionalism. Dealing with our lively little guy, who's bursting with energy and ...

Evan L.
July 13, 2024We've been working with my son’s speech therapist, Olivia, for several months now, and we can't express enough gratitude for her unwavering dedication and professionalism. Dealing with our lively little guy, who's bursting with energy and personality, can be a handful. However, Olivia's patience is truly superhuman, turning potential chaos into a collaborative adventure that makes each session feel like a playdate. What sets Olivia apart is her commitment to going beyond the routine. She doesn't just follow a set plan; she adapts and evolves based on our kid's ever-changing needs. It's like having a therapist who customizes each session to fit our little one's unique personality and progress. One of Olivia's incredible talents is her knack for uncovering hidden gems that truly resonate with our boy. She comes to our home armed with a massive bag of educational toys, a modern-day Mary Poppins. Each session feels like a magical unveiling as she selects just the right tool to capture our son's interest and fuel his language development.

Evan L.
December 15, 2023Thank you for the Reki Master Healing. Even though it was distant, it was so powerful. Most people would not believe what happened. I had a occipital migraine. That’s what I call it where I can’t see through the spectrum of light after Christine sent Reiki to me for five minutes, the light and the cracked illusions that I was experiencing began to fade away. She completed the healing, and there was only a little band of distortion left after resting for a couple of minutes only my vision was clear, and the migraine had totally disappeared. Thank you so much Christine you are an awesome healer. -Lorry Salluzzi Sensei , Reiki Máster

Lorry S.
October 24, 2023
FAQs
The most frequently asked questions we hear
Do You Take Insurance?
We Fill the Gap That Insurance-Based Clinics Often Miss
Unlike most insurance-based therapy providers, we don’t just check a box or follow a 6-session template.
We specialize in complex, layered feeding cases — the ones that often get dismissed, delayed, or underserved in traditional systems.
That’s why we’re private-pay only — so we can provide the depth of evaluation, individualized planning, and ongoing support these families truly need.
But we also know cost matters.
We offer tools to help families access out-of-network reimbursement:
A downloadable Insurance Appeal Toolkit with ready-to-use templates and parent guides
Customized superbills that reflect medically necessary services and align with insurer language
Can You Travel To My Home?
We do! It depends on your location, and therapist availability, but we see many kids in home! Call to get availability and pricing for travel.
I have an evaluation from a previous facility, do I still need one?
It depends and is determined on a case by case basis. Okay If the evaluation is over a year old, we would need to re-do the evaluation.
Due to the comprehensive nature of our evaluations, many evaluations are just not detailed enough to give us the information we need.
We will look over the evaluation free of charge and let you know if it can be used to start services.
Can we do it virtually over video chat?
Yes! We can work with you virtually as well as in-person. Please feel free to reach out to us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
See other free resources
Check out Christine’s podcast, How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, to learn tips and strategies on how to get your picky eaters enjoying mealtimes from a mom and pediatric therapy. Feeding is complicated, but she will help make it simple and less stressful.
Our blog is all about feeding, including possible causes of your child’s picky eating. Read our blog posts to find out more about the signs to look out for and what to do about them, as well as how to get your picky eater more involved with food at home.