Center for Infant Tethered Oral Ties

Center for Infant Tethered Oral Ties Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Infant Tongue-Tie Specialist, and OT Mentorship.

12/31/2025

The innocence, joy, and amusement he finds in a light switch is a reminder for all of us to just enjoy 2026 for all that it has to offer.

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Happy 2026, everyone!

Love,
Christine 💕

12/27/2025

All silliness aside, I’m still evaluating babies to this day, that come to me with months (and some even years) of dysfunction being told by multiple providers that there isn’t an issue or that their child will simply grow out of it.

If you’re a provider that does not believe in tongue ties or you don’t fully understand it, let’s talk. Let’s collaborate. Let’s support each other.

This includes providers that are not referring babies out properly or are waiting much too long to bring up OT, PT, or SLP.







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‼️ If you’re a provider that does not believe in tongue ties, at least be a provider that believes a mother when she tel...
12/27/2025

‼️ If you’re a provider that does not believe in tongue ties, at least be a provider that believes a mother when she tells you she is struggling and needs help. So many providers are quick to tell a family no ties, no surgery, no further recommendations.

❌ Meanwhile the baby is making no progress and many moms end up prematurely stopping breastfeeding and thinking it’s them when it’s not.

➡️ This little baby was dismissed by multiple people.

👏 Thankfully, her mama knew to bring her in for an OT evaluation and we built her a team. They breastfed for 15 months.

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Parents are told, “close your baby’s mouth!” But you need to understand a few things first. Let’s go over them:1. You ne...
12/22/2025

Parents are told, “close your baby’s mouth!” But you need to understand a few things first. Let’s go over them:

1. You need a clinical evaluation by an airway informed provider that will look at FUNCTION. This may include an ENT, pediatric dentist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist, or myofunctional therapist.

2. If your baby is congested, sick, or has boogies, then do not force the lip seal.

3. Improving nose breathing is not just about passively closing their mouth all day, everyday. There are exercises, massages, and techniques to teach them to do this on their own.

4. The therapist that ends up evaluating your baby should also be demonstrating to you how to properly close your baby’s mouth as part of oral therapy.

Need more support? Contact me at info@oralties.com





‼️ TEASER ALERT ‼️An OT and a pelvic floor PT walk into a bar, what do you get…🤩A very spicy, saucy, and sexy time for o...
12/19/2025

‼️ TEASER ALERT ‼️

An OT and a pelvic floor PT walk into a bar, what do you get…🤩

A very spicy, saucy, and sexy time for our mamas and providers. 💃💃💃

Linda and I are planning a very special event for mamas only (past and current clients, including providers). Follow and for updates, details, and lots more teasers.




12/17/2025

🥑 Feeding is more than just eating food.

👩‍⚕️ A true feeding evaluation looks at oral motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, posture, breathing, endurance, and the nervous system—not just what or how much a child eats.

➡️ This is why working with a qualified feeding specialist (such as an OT or SLP with feeding expertise) matters. Different professionals bring different strengths, and feeding requires specific training and clinical reasoning to choose the right strategies for that child.

⭐️ When in doubt, ask questions.

👶 For newborns, you need to have an IBCLC well versed in the oral anatomy and collaborates with a team.





12/16/2025

🤩 As early as you want.

I spoke to a parent yesterday who told me she felt her baby needed help much earlier on but because the pediatrician told her the baby would grow out of the issues, she waited.

You don’t need the pediatrician’s permission to get your baby help. I understand that insurance may need a physician’s referral but you should always find someone to give you proper guidance.

➡️ I’m a private practice so I don’t need a referral for you to see me. If I can’t help you, I will find someone who can. I will never tell you to wait and see.








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12/15/2025

So many parents come to me and say, “we were told our baby can stick his tongue out so there’s no tongue tie.”

❌ This can’t be anymore INCORRECT.

✨ A fabulous ENT (Dr. Ghaheri) once said, “sticking your tongue out is for licking ice cream. Lifting your tongue up is for breastfeeding.”

➡️ Babies with a restricted tongue tie struggle with LIFTING their tongue up to suction on the breast.

✅ Also, the tongue needs do more than “stick out” to function. It needs to move side to side, up and down, in and out.



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12/12/2025

A lot of parents see this divot AFTER a tongue tie surgery and panic.

Let me explain.

This baby had a severe tongue restriction in utero. After a proper release and ongoing therapy, the tongue is now functional—but when he sticks out his tongue, you may still see a central groove or “heart-shaped” appearance.

👉 Important distinction:
A visible midline indentation alone is NOT an indicator of restriction, re-attachment, or a failed release.

From a medical and OT perspective, what matters is function, not just appearance. He has optimal:

• Tongue movements
• Lip seal and nose breathing
• Can bite, chew, and swallow foods
• No tension in the jaw, neck, and body
• Saying lots of words

This is why post-surgery therapy matters. OT focuses on neuromuscular re-education, oral motor coordination, and whole-body integration—not just the tongue itself.

📌 Bottom line:
A tongue can look “tied” and still be free.
Assessment should always be functional, not visual alone.







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Running a business is one thing… but finding colleagues who become your village is even better. 💛In this work, collabora...
12/12/2025

Running a business is one thing… but finding colleagues who become your village is even better. 💛

In this work, collaboration matters — but connection is what makes it all feel worthwhile.

Grateful for the people who uplift you, challenge you, respect you, laugh with you, and love you through the wild seasons of private practice.

This is my colleague Nicole She’s an SLP running her practice, teaches parents and providers, is a mommy, and such a fun person to laugh with. If you all only knew what we were talking about 😂

It was not tongue tie, that’s for sure hahahaha

After being an OT for over 15 years now, here are the top 3 things I want parents to know:1. Listen to your gut. You’ll ...
12/10/2025

After being an OT for over 15 years now, here are the top 3 things I want parents to know:

1. Listen to your gut. You’ll be told it’s no big deal, your kid will grow out of it, and you’re just being crazy. You’re not. Your innate ability to know exactly what your baby needs is there for a reason. Fight.

2. Get the right support. Parents are often told to get OT, PT, or SLP, but we all specialize in something different. Make sure you find the right ones to help your baby with THEIR needs. I’ve met a lot of kiddos in therapy for weeks, months, and even years with little to no progress bc it was not the right treatment. Ask questions.

3. You’re doing great. There will always be something to worry about, something to do, and something to address. As long as you have your go-to team to give you real solutions, then all will be well. Enjoy your baby. Play with them. Savor the love and snuggles.







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Happy Tuesday!If you’re an OT looking to improve your clinical skills with infant tongue ties, let’s chat! I’m doing a 6...
12/09/2025

Happy Tuesday!

If you’re an OT looking to improve your clinical skills with infant tongue ties, let’s chat!

I’m doing a 6 week provider training course starting in mid January 2026!

Message me or send an email to info@oralties.com.

Looking forward to an amazing and productive new year with you all!




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