Welcome to Salt & Sand Pediatric Therapy!

We provide private, in-home and mobile Occupational Therapy services to children from birth to twenty one in Monmouth County and Ocean County New Jersey. Our sessions are designed to help kids feel their best! We believe that every child deserves to receive therapy where they feel most comfortable—whether that’s at home, daycare, or preschool.

About Us

Our Occupational Therapy services address a variety of developmental areas, including fine and gross motor coordination, sensory processing, primitive reflex integration, emotional and self regulation, handwriting, visual perception and visual motor integration, feeding and food sensitivities such as picky eating, self-care and executive functioning skills. All services are personalized to match your child’s needs to address their strengths and challenges using fun, engaging activities that promote growth and confidence. 

At this time, we do not accept insurance and are private pay. We offer superbills upon request for potential reimbursement. Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed and families are encouraged to contact their insurance providers for more information on coverage.

Getting Started

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  • Call us at (732) 314 - 5049 or email us at admin@saltandsandpediatrictherapy.com to set up a time to connect for a free phone consultation to discuss how occupational therapy may help your child. We’ll discuss your child’s needs, any concerns you may have and your goals for therapy. 

  • Following the initial phone consultation, if your child may benefit from occupational therapy services, we will schedule an initial evaluation. This includes the use of standardized and non - standardized assessments, clinical observations, and parent input to understand your child’s strengths and areas of growth.

  • Following the initial evaluation, we will provide parents and caregivers with a detailed report of findings, results of assessments, and recommendations for an ongoing plan of care. We will take the time to explain everything clearly and answer any questions you may have. We want all families to feel fully informed and confident in the next steps towards your child’s therapy journey!

  • After reviewing the report and family discussion for appropriate plan of care, we’ll begin scheduling ongoing occupational therapy sessions for your child. Sessions are typically provided for 45 minutes or 60 minutes to address your child’s needs. Whether we are focusing on motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, or social skills - we use engaging and evidenced based activities to encourage development, growth, and confidence! We are so excited to be a part of your child’s journey!

Meet Alex

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Salt and Sand Pediatric Therapy. My name is Alex and I am a NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) accredited and State of New Jersey licensed Occupational Therapist.

My goal for Salt and Sand is to empower families with the support and tools needed to help their children thrive, gain independence and grow confidently in their daily lives! I have always been drawn to working with children and helping them unlock their full potential. My approach is family - centered and is designed to make therapy fun, engaging, and most importantly, effective. I am a proud graduate from Sacred Heart University for both my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Sciences and minor in Psychology (2017) and my Master’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (2019).

Throughout my career, I have worked with children from birth to twenty-one across various settings, including early intervention services, private daycares and preschools, outpatient clinics, and school-based therapy. I have experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral difficulties, feeding difficulties and disorders, and gross and fine motor developmental delays.

When I am not working with families, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Evan and our dogs Charlie & Kona, traveling, working out on my Peloton, listening to Taylor Swift, crafting or reading a good book! 

Parent Review

“Alex has been an OT for both of my kids for just over two years and she is one of a kind. Not only do my kids absolutely adore her BUT she is such an incredible therapist. Both my kids are so sharp, strong and kind because of her incredible skill paired with the massive amount of love she really provides each kid.

Picking a therapist for your kids before really getting to know them is a hard thing to do as a parent. Not only will Alex blow you out of the water with how fast she will learn your family dynamic in an effort to better help your kids. But, she is literally one of the nicest people you are ever going to meet. Im so proud of my kids but I'm equally as proud to say it's because of the effort and care they have gotten from our Miss Alex.”

Activities you can work on together

While our therapy sessions encourage your child to become more independent and master their daily activities, we also include special opportunities for you to work together. We provide home exercise plans tailored to your child’s goals, along with parent coaching and educational support. By empowering parents with the knowledge and tools to reinforce skills at home, we can create a more impactful therapy experience!