Strengths in Motion - Speech & Occupational Therapy

Strengths in Motion - Speech & Occupational Therapy Pediatric Speech, Occupational & Feeding Therapy services.

Come visit us today at James J. Hill days in Wayzata! We will be here Saturday and Sunday. Come do crafts, meet the team...
09/06/2025

Come visit us today at James J. Hill days in Wayzata! We will be here Saturday and Sunday. Come do crafts, meet the team, and learn about services!

09/03/2025

✨ Strengths in Motion is hiring! ✨

We’re looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to cover Brittany's caseload during maternity leave — with the opportunity to stay on and grow with us!

👶 About the caseload:

Ages 2–10

Intervention focuses: feeding therapy, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, motor coordination, and self-care skills

Sessions are filled with big personalities and supported by wonderful families!

📅 Hours: Monday–Thursday (flexible families make reschedules & make-ups easy!)

🌿 Why Strengths in Motion?

Positive, creative, and passionate work environment

Shared break room with a patio

On-site mindfulness room for a little reset during the day

If you’re looking to join a team where growth, support, and joy in the work we do are at the heart of everything — we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Apply today by sending your resume to info@strengthsinmotion.com

09/02/2025

🍎👅 Feeding Therapy Fun Fact!

Today we spent some time learning about our taste buds in feeding therapy! Did you know that our taste buds are replaced about every two weeks?

This sparked such a great discussion with my client about different food tastes and how our preferences can change over time. 🌟 For kids, knowledge is power—understanding their bodies can make trying new foods a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting! 💪🥦🍓

👉 Do you have a favorite fun fact? Share it below!

⚡️“Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff!”⚡️Pokémon names aren’t just fun to say—they’re packed with sounds that make them perf...
08/28/2025

⚡️“Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff!”⚡️

Pokémon names aren’t just fun to say—they’re packed with sounds that make them perfect for speech practice!

Today we played Pokémon Bingo, and my client had a blast while working on tricky sounds. 💡 When we bring a child’s favorite interests into therapy, practice feels less like work and more like play! 🎮✨

At Strengths in Motion, we love using creativity (and a little Pokémon power 😉) to help kids grow their skills.

A bug hunt and some outdoor gross motor activities in OT to soak up the last few days of summer! ☀️
08/20/2025

A bug hunt and some outdoor gross motor activities in OT to soak up the last few days of summer! ☀️

🎉 We’re going to James J. Hill Days! 🎉Come visit Strengths in Motion for a day full of fun! We’ll have:✨ Creative crafts...
08/19/2025

🎉 We’re going to James J. Hill Days! 🎉

Come visit Strengths in Motion for a day full of fun! We’ll have:
✨ Creative crafts for the kids
✨ A chance to meet our team
✨ Information about our speech, occupational, and feeding therapy services

We can’t wait to see you there—bring the whole family and friends! 💛

👑🥕 Princesses to the rescue! 🥕👑Today we made a personalized feeding board with one of my client’s favorite things — prin...
08/19/2025

👑🥕 Princesses to the rescue! 🥕👑

Today we made a personalized feeding board with one of my client’s favorite things — princesses! My client loved seeing pictures of her favorite characters interacting with foods — and it gave her the courage to join in. Our princess friends even cheered her on the whole way! 💪✨

Hypotonia — also known as low muscle tone — can impact the development of important fine motor skills like handwriting, ...
08/13/2025

Hypotonia — also known as low muscle tone — can impact the development of important fine motor skills like handwriting, fastening buttons and zippers, or opening snack containers.

💪 Building hand strength at home can be both fun and functional! Try activities like:
✨ Play-Doh – roll, pinch, and squish for resistance
✨ Theraputty – hide small objects inside for a challenge
✨ Squigz – push, pull, and twist to work those little muscles

With consistent practice, these playful exercises can help strengthen hands and support your child’s independence in daily tasks!

🚽🎧 Today was a big win for Mario! He tackled his fear of loud toilets by wearing soundproof headphones—and guess what? H...
08/04/2025

🚽🎧 Today was a big win for Mario! He tackled his fear of loud toilets by wearing soundproof headphones—and guess what? His bravery inspired our client to try them too! 🙌
Auditory hypersensitivity doesn’t have to be a roadblock in potty training. With the right strategies and support, success is possible (and even fun!).

💡 Need more tips to help your little one overcome potty training challenges? We’re here to help—reach out today!

🍽️ Which of these plates looks better?You might have guessed the one with more food…But to a child, that plate might act...
07/29/2025

🍽️ Which of these plates looks better?
You might have guessed the one with more food…
But to a child, that plate might actually feel overwhelming! 😵‍💫

Kids often eat with their eyes first. A full plate — especially one filled with unfamiliar or non-preferred foods — can feel like too much. When mealtimes feel stressful, kids are less likely to try something new.

That’s why in feeding therapy, we take a different approach:

✅ Start small — even just one tiny piece!
✅ Pair new foods with familiar favorites.
✅ Keep the experience low-pressure and positive.

🌱 Small portions feel safer, more manageable, and set the stage for exploration and progress — one bite at a time. If mealtimes feel like a struggle, you’re not alone. We’re here to support your child in building healthy, confident eating habits. 💛

🎓🎨 Celebrating an OT Graduation—the therapeutic way!Coloring isn’t just fun—it’s calming, connecting, and full of skill-...
07/28/2025

🎓🎨 Celebrating an OT Graduation—the therapeutic way!

Coloring isn’t just fun—it’s calming, connecting, and full of skill-building benefits. On these hot summer days, take a break with your child and enjoy a few quiet minutes with crayons, markers, paper, and creativity.

🖍️ Coloring helps build fine motor coordination
🧠 Encourages focus and regulation
💬 Promotes connection and bonding

Make it extra motivating by printing pictures of your child’s favorite character or toy. It’s a simple activity that supports both development and downtime—for kids and adults!

🎨 Articulation practice doesn’t have to mean flashcards and drills – sometimes it looks like THIS!Today several clients ...
07/17/2025

🎨 Articulation practice doesn’t have to mean flashcards and drills – sometimes it looks like THIS!

Today several clients and I colored magnets while practicing sounds in words, phrases, and sentences.

And the best part? All of the practice happened through natural conversation! Working on sounds during fun, motivating activities is key for carryover. Play and creativity give kids real-life opportunities to use their sounds – and that’s what makes those speech skills stick! 💬✨

👉 Can you guess how many different sounds we worked on today?

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2900 Eagle Bluff Circle Suite 110
Medina, MN
55340

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17637722091

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