Bayside Therapy Specialists

12/15/2025

This year brought a lot of change for Bayside Therapy Specialists, and we’re so grateful for every family and therapist who has been part of the journey 🤍 We made the intentional decision to downsize from three locations to two so we can be a smaller but more powerful practice, with strong specialties, deeper impact, and an even better workplace for our therapists. As we head into 2026, our goal is to keep improving — for our clients, our team, and the families who trust us with their children. We’re currently serving Clearwater and New Port Richey and have immediate availability for speech therapy, feeding therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and infant services. If you ever see someone asking for a speech or feeding therapist in a Facebook group or among friends, we’d be so thankful if you shared our name. Your support and referrals truly mean everything to us.

12/08/2025

Today we had the opportunity to record a podcast about us! Thank you, Courtney, for explaining our mission and what sets us apart so clearly.

In this episode, Nicole sits down with Bayside Therapy Specialists’ clinical director, *Courtney*, for a candid conversation about growth — as clinicians, as...

12/01/2025

Calling all nature-loving OTs — your dream job is finally here.
Bayside Therapy Specialists is launching a Nature-Based OT Division, and we’re looking for a passionate, out-of-the-box OT who comes alive outdoors and LOVES working with neurodivergent kids.

If you believe:
Kids regulate better in nature
Therapy should feel joyful and connected
Play, movement, and sunshine matter
Florida forests make the BEST therapy rooms
…then this role was made for you.

This is not a typical clinic job.
You’ll help co-create a brand-new program from the ground up — shaping the vision, partnerships, and even the name of this nature-based division.

New Port Richey + local parks/forest areas
$45–$50/hr
Leadership potential as we grow
Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match
A team that values creativity, emotional intelligence, and genuine connection

If you want to grow within a company (not build your own), and you feel called to bring nature-based OT to kids who need it… we want to meet you.

Apply today: Info@BaysideTherapySpecialists.com
Let’s build something beautiful for Tampa Bay’s neurodivergent community. https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f0a69f63c67d103c&from=shareddesktop_copy

10/21/2025

🎃 BAYSIDE SPIRIT WEEK is coming! 🕸️
Get ready to show your spooky spirit and have some fun next week!

🧦 27th – Mismatch Monday
🏈 28th – Sports Day
🛌 29th – Pajama Day
👻 30th – Costume / Halloween Spirit Day

Let’s see that Bayside pride and creativity all week long! 💜🖤🧡

10/21/2025

See you there this Thursday, Tampa Bay pediatric pros!

Bayside is excited to be part of this new group!

If you’re a medical provider, school-based professional, or run an extracurricular program for kids — this event is for you! 💡

Let’s stop competing and start connecting. Join us to collaborate, share referrals, and make marketing simpler (and saner!) for everyone who serves children and families in our community.

📅 Pediatric Professionals Networking Event
🕠 Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Craft Street Kitchen – Oldsmar

✨ First event is free – food & drinks are self-pay.
RSVP: authenticslp@gmail.com

10/14/2025

So excited about this networking group that will help our families in the Tampa Bay Area!

07/24/2025

🎓✨ Happy graduation to Mateo! This superstar is now communicating with 2-3+ word phrases, independently asking for help, and has built an amazing vocabulary that puts him within normal limits! We're so proud of your incredible progress, Mateo! 🌟

07/23/2025

🚫 MYO MYTH BUSTER! 🚫

MYTH: "Myofunctional therapy only helps with tongue posture"
TRUTH: It impacts speech AND feeding!

SPEECH FIXES:
- Eliminates lisps from tongue thrust
- Improves /s/, /z/, /t/, /d/ sounds
- Increases speech clarity

FEEDING FIXES:
- Reduces messy eating/swallowing
- Stops food spillage from poor lip seal
- Improves chewing patterns

Myo therapy = physical therapy for your mouth! When we fix muscle function, both speech AND feeding improve! 💪

07/21/2025

🌟 FEEDING STAR OF JUNE! 🌟

Our amazing Bryson went from only eating pizza and chicken parm to trying apple, toast, oranges, eggs, and sausage since March! 🍕➡️🍎🍞🍊

Best part? He said he wants to work hard but doesn't want to be feeding star again because "other kids deserve a chance" 🥹💕

SO proud of you, Bryson!

07/17/2025

🎉 GRADUATION DAY! 🎉

We are SO proud of our superstar Peyton! 🌟 When she started with Ms. Ashley at Bayside Therapy Specialists last July, she was working hard on her speech clarity and only ate five foods.

Look at her now - she's mastered ALL her speech goals AND is eating five foods from each food group! 🗣️🍎🥕🍞🥛🍗

07/02/2025

✨ Pediatric Therapy Rooms for Lease – Join Our Collaborative Care Team in Tampa!

We’re subleasing 1–2 rooms in our warm, family-friendly clinic right across from Dr. Sierra, a trusted airway and tongue tie dentist at Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

This is more than just office space — it's a chance to join a collaborative pediatric care environment where referrals happen naturally and providers support each other under one roof.

🔹 1 large room (great for play therapy), 1 medium-sized room, and 1 small room

We’re a team of speech-language pathologists specializing in feeding and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT), and we know firsthand that kids with feeding or speech issues rarely need just one provider. Nutrition, psychology, medical care, and oral motor support are often all connected.

We’re especially excited to support local businesses or solo providers who want to serve children (or adults with feeding/OMT needs) without needing a full office.

📍 6323 Memorial Hwy, Suite 121, Tampa, FL 33615
📞 813-435-3355
📧 Nicole@BaysidePediatricTherapy.com

Rent includes all utilities: electric, water, internet, and more.

Let’s refer within the same building, support each other’s practices, and provide the kind of integrated care our patients deserve. 💙

06/23/2025

🍽️ MEALTIME MONDAY 🍽️

Summer routines are different, but mealtime structure still matters for picky eaters! 🌞

Keep the Schedule:
⏰ Stick to meals + snacks every 2-3 hours
🏖️ Use consistent plates/cups even for picnics

💡 Picky Eater Pro Tips:
Serve preferred foods alongside new ones
No separate meals - offer components they can choose from
Stay neutral: "Here's what's for lunch" (not "Try this!")
Trust their appetite - some days they eat more, some less

Summer Feeding Wins:
🥒 Let kids explore new summer foods without pressure
🍎 Farmer's market trips = food exploration

Washing fruits = sensory exposure

Remember: Exposure without pressure builds acceptance! 🌟