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Nourish Therapy

'Creating positive kai times together'. Occupational Therapy Service to support children and whānau with paediatric feeding challenges. Christchurch, New Zealand

We are a private practice service offering community based services in the Canterbury region or nationally via telehealth. Our services are for:
Children aged 2 years to adolescent who have paediatric feeding challenges. Funding: Private, Individualised Funding, ACC. Rebecca, our experienced and compassionate therapist provides the following services. Assessment for children with paediatric feedin

g challenges.

1-1 Therapy, with approaches including:
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)
Sensory integration
Behavioral support and anxiety management
Trauma informed and neuroscience based
Mealtime environment management

Sensory profile assessment and sensory diets supporting mealtimes on request or at recommendation

Workshops for parents, teachers, and other professionals

Contact us to discuss your needs today!

23/07/2025

If mealtimes are chaos, try this simple, 5-minute calming activity before dinner to support your child's regulation at the table

Final chance to register for our webinar this Thursday, 24th July! Sign up so you don't miss out. Recording available if you are unable to attend the live webinar.
Register here 👇

https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-mealtime-anxiety-through-sensory-and-nervous-system-regulation/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawLqTOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0TjZFako0WUd3WFlyaWNUAR4qDJcLlfyYDSiJDmOF-5gzqdnaqKxRRJRQFpZwbbK4O-ntxYhQlOq3vRm_ZA_aem_CQ3NcEcO3OuRhn7QVN1Gkg

21/07/2025

Meltdowns, refusals, and restlessness at mealtimes? It could be dysregulation, not defiance. Their nervous system may be in fight, flight, or freeze, and food becomes secondary. Supporting regulation first helps them feel safe enough to engage.

Part 1 begins this Thursday, 24th July! Sign up so you don't miss out. Recording available if you are unable to attend the live webinar.
Register here 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-mealtime-anxiety-through-sensory-and-nervous-system-regulation/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawLqUVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0TjZFako0WUd3WFlyaWNUAR55GL9p-6dRH88jbow21yGYY8YuXVLtpkaGSm_8NASqfyas2gebYsSMHSoU9g_aem_ePR4bv__Ujzutykiu8EsHA

15/07/2025

Interoception:

When a child has difficulty recognising their internal cues, it can show up in lots of ways at the table; mealtime struggles aren’t always about the food, sometimes, they start from inside the body.

Interoception difficulties can make it harder to know when they’re hungry, when they’re full, or even when they’re anxious, which may lead to confusion, frustration, and shutdown.

Supporting interoception is part of the work we do in feeding therapy because when kids better understand their body’s signals, they can feel more confident, safer, and more in control.

14/07/2025

You’ve probably heard of the five senses, but did you know we also have internal senses?

Interoception is like the body’s internal GPS and when it’s not working well, it can be harder for kids to feel safe, hungry, or in control of eating.

By supporting interoception, we help children become more connected to their body’s signals which is a powerful foundation for feeding progress.

09/07/2025

Does your child seem overwhelmed, avoidant, or anxious at the table?

It might not be “behaviour”, it might be their nervous system in survival mode. When kids feel dysregulated, eating becomes much harder. Their body is focused on safety, not digestion or exploration.

In our approach, we don’t just look at the food, we look at what’s underneath the food refusal. That includes helping children regulate before and during meals. When we support the nervous system, we create the conditions for trust, safety, and real progress.

In our upcoming webinar series we address it all, so you leave feeling empowered with tools to support your child's nervous system! Tickets are going fast - Link in bio Nurturing relationships

08/07/2025

Are mealtimes feeling stressful, emotional, or unpredictable? Then this webinar series is for you.

We’ll dive into mealtime anxiety, sensory processing, and nervous system regulation.

This 2-part webinar series is designed especially for parents and caregivers navigating the daily stress of feeding challenges. Tickets are available via the link in our bio
Nurturing relationships

07/07/2025

Wondering what's therapy looks like - well its not simple (because support is SO complex). It’s not just about food. We start by building trust, connection, and
safety, not pressure. Together, we explore the why behind your child’s
eating patterns.

In our Empower & Support Feeding Program, we focus on what’s underneath the struggle such as sensory needs, regulation, anxiety, or skill gaps and build tools that actually work for your family.

03/07/2025

It can be hard to know when to seek help with your child’s eating, especially when so many people say, “They’ll grow out of it.”. But it may be more than just “picky eating.”

Feeding therapy helps you understand what’s behind your child’s eating patterns and gives you practical tools to make mealtimes feel less overwhelming and more successful.

You don’t need to wait until things feel urgent, you can seek support early. DM us to learn more about how our programs can help.

26/06/2025

Trying a new food is a big deal for many children with feeding challenges and it doesn’t happen in one step.

Helping your child move through a new food means giving them time, space, and repeated opportunities to explore it in small, safe ways.

Smelling counts. Touching counts. Even sitting next to it counts.
Progress isn’t always a bite — it’s the little steps along the way that matter most.

24/06/2025

Does your child become overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down at mealtimes? You're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong.

Introducing our new Webinar Series: Navigating Mealtime Anxiety Through Sensory and Nervous System Regulation

This two-part webinar series is designed especially for parents navigating the daily stress of feeding challenges. Together, we’ll explore how your child’s sensory sensitivities, nervous system responses, and emotional safety play a powerful role in how they experience food and mealtimes.

Excited to be joined by Andrea Greer Nurturing relationships who's expertises are SO valuable!

Grab your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-mealtime-anxiety-through-sensory-and-nervous-system-regulation

23/06/2025

Progress with feeding challenges doesn’t always look like eating everything on the plate and that’s okay! It’s about building safety, skills, and confidence over time.

For some families, progress means trying 10 new foods. For others, it’s one less meltdown at dinner, or needing fewer supplements to meet nutritional needs.

Sometimes, it’s simply feeling less stressed at the table. Wherever you are on the journey, it matters!

18/06/2025

Why we want to ignore the advice - "If you just offer vegetables/meats/something you want them to eat, they will have to eat it"

Preferred foods aren’t the enemy; they’re part of your child’s support system.
We can gently grow food variety while still allowing safe foods to stay on the plate.
This helps reduce anxiety and makes mealtimes feel safe, not stressful.

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Christchurch

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Website

http://www.nourishtherapy.co.nz/

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