Dr. Kayla Culbertson, OTD, OTR/L is the founder of Thrive and Shine Therapy LLC, specializing in pediatric occupational therapy for children aged 0-3 years. She supports a wide range of needs, including feeding (breast, bottle, and solids), tethered oral ties (tongue, lip and cheek ties), motor delays, body tension and low tone, head preference (torticollis) and head shape concerns, and gastrointestinal concerns (reflux, gassiness, constipation, frequent spit ups, etc.) Dr. Kayla uses play-based therapy, hands-on therapeutic techniques, and caregiver education throughout the therapy process. She has been trained to incorporate craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) and craniosacral therapy (CST).

Dr. Kayla is passionate about the implementation of early intervention and using a collaborative approach. Her goal as a provider is to build relationships with families while helping them achieve their goals. She believes that every baby deserves to feel comfortable in their own body. A baby’s level of comfort impacts their function, but also the family dynamic. Dr. Kayla not only has educational and clinical experience, but also personal experience as a mother, navigating both of her sons tethered oral ties. She strongly believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive and shine!