Who we are

A holistic team of therapists that take a whole-body, root cause approach to treatment. We refuse to consider you as just number and we prioritize taking the time to truly hear your concerns. Our care is comprehensive, intentional, and exceptional. We seamlessly combine advanced clinical expertise with a heart for serving women and families so you feel safe, seen, and supported.

Our expert therapists

are dedicated to serving women, infants, and children with comprehensive and personalized care related to:

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

  • Infant Feeding Challenges

  • Tongue & Lip Ties

  • Oral Motor Dysfunction

  • Torticollis & Plagiocephaly

  • Head Shape

  • Body Tension

  • Gross & Fine Motor Milestone Development

  • Language & Communication Development

And so much more!

Your local experts in infant feeding and lactation, child development, and women’s pelvic health, serving Trinity, Odessa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and Greater Tampa Bay.

Dr. Alexis Hawks

Rachel Bender

  • Co-founder, Managing Partner, OTD, OTR/L

    • Women’s Health Pelvic Floor Therapist

    • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

    • Maternal Health and Infant Feeding Specialist

    Dr. Alexis is a skilled OT that specializes in women’s pelvic health, infant feeding, and infant and child development. She is dedicated to supporting women, infants, and children so they move and live well. With extensive training in pelvic floor and bowel and bladder dysfunction, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise, and craniosacral approaches to infant body work, she believes each client and family deserves personalized and expert care. 

    As a mother herself, her approach is very holistic and deeply personal. Education is the foundation for her practice whether educating women about their bodies, birth preparation, or parents on how to best support their child’s development.

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  • Co-founder, Managing Partner, MA, CCC-SLP, CBS

    • Skilled Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

    • Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and IBCLC Candidate

    • Infant Feeding Specialist and Oral Tie Expert

    Rachel has extensive experience in supporting families through feeding and communication challenges from newborn to toddlerhood. She takes a holistic approach that looks at the whole child to address and treat the root cause.

    Specializing in infant feeding, oral-motor dysfunction, and early speech delays, Rachel provides a comprehensive approach to solving complex feeding and communication difficulties. She works closely with families to overcome challenges like tongue ties, difficulty transitioning between breast and bottle, and speech delays— empowering parents with the tools and knowledge they need to support their child’s growth and development.

    Rachel’s evidence-based practice is built on creating a safe and nurturing space where families can feel heard, understood, and supported. No matter where you are in your journey, she is here to guide you with expert care every step of the way.

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