Nourish Therapy

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 feeding 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!

As we wrap up an incredible year, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge.Our office and programs wil...
18/12/2025

As we wrap up an incredible year, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge.

Our office and programs will be closed from Friday 19th December 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Thank you for your support throughout 2025. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year

We are so grateful for the families, professionals, and community who made 2025 such a big year for us. We can’t wait to...
17/12/2025

We are so grateful for the families, professionals, and community who made 2025 such a big year for us. We can’t wait to share what’s coming in 2026 - we feel it's up from here!!

Holiday gatherings often mean lots of family, lots of conversation… and often lots of unhelpful comments about eating.Fo...
15/12/2025

Holiday gatherings often mean lots of family, lots of conversation… and often lots of unhelpful comments about eating.
For children with restricted diets, even well-meaning remarks can increase anxiety and make eating harder.

Holiday events can be exciting, but for many children, especially those with sensory sensitivities, they can also be ove...
10/12/2025

Holiday events can be exciting, but for many children, especially those with sensory sensitivities, they can also be overwhelming.

Busy environments, new routines, loud noises, and unfamiliar foods can quickly become too much.

Here are some practical sensory strategies to help your child stay regulated, connected, and confident during the holiday season:

Feeding therapy isn’t about forcing a child to eat (in fact we don't condone this). It’s about building the foundations ...
08/12/2025

Feeding therapy isn’t about forcing a child to eat (in fact we don't condone this). It’s about building the foundations that help eating feel safe, doable, and eventually enjoyable. Realistic goals often look different from what people expect, and that’s okay. Progress with feeding is rarely linear, but with patience, support, and the right strategies, it happens.

Our January/February programs are almost full — if you’re wanting feeding support to start the year strong, now’s the ti...
02/12/2025

Our January/February programs are almost full — if you’re wanting feeding support to start the year strong, now’s the time to secure your spot.

Holiday chaos can bring extra sensory overwhelm. These festive, low-pressure sensory play ideas help kids regulate, expl...
01/12/2025

Holiday chaos can bring extra sensory overwhelm. These festive, low-pressure sensory play ideas help kids regulate, explore, and stay connected without any feeding pressure.

We’re out of program spots for 2025! Applications are now open for our early 2026 intake. If you’ve been waiting to star...
25/11/2025

We’re out of program spots for 2025! Applications are now open for our early 2026 intake. If you’ve been waiting to start feeding therapy with us, don’t wait, limited spaces remain!

The festive season can bring excitement, but also extra stress when your child has feeding challenges. New foods, disrup...
18/11/2025

The festive season can bring excitement, but also extra stress when your child has feeding challenges. New foods, disrupted routines, and well-meaning comments can all add pressure. Try these top tips to make Christmas an enjoyable experience for all.

Can you spot the difference? A banana and a cracker might look simple… but they’re completely different sensory experien...
11/11/2025

Can you spot the difference?

A banana and a cracker might look simple… but they’re completely different sensory experiences! Very rarely do you get two bananas that are exactly the same (unless you ate two from the same bunch at the exact same time). But crackers? They are always going to be the same

As the weather warms up, keeping kids hydrated becomes even more important, especially for those who may already have li...
06/11/2025

As the weather warms up, keeping kids hydrated becomes even more important, especially for those who may already have limited food and drink preferences. Here are a few practical and sensory-friendly ways to help support hydration.

With lots of children in the middle of navigating school camp, we thought we'd share some tips. School camp doesn't have...
04/11/2025

With lots of children in the middle of navigating school camp, we thought we'd share some tips. School camp doesn't have to be stressful when your child has a restricted diet. With planning, familiar foods, and support, your child can enjoy the experience and feel safe around food.

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Christchurch

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

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