Is something feeling hard for your child
but you're not sure what's going on?
An Initial Assessment is the starting point. We'll take the time to understand your child, identify what's getting in the way, and give you a clear picture of how to move forward.
We are a mobile occupational therapy service. Serving families in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane, Rotorua and beyond.
Sessions from
60 minutes
From $280
2-18yrs
WHAT HAPPENS IN AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT?
Every assessment begins with a conversation. We want to hear from you about what you're noticing at home, at school, and in daily life.
From there, we observe and assess your child using a combination of:
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Play-based observations
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Sensory processing assessments
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Primitive reflex testing
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Standardised motor skills testing (where needed)
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Visual perception testing (where needed)
We always combine what we find with what you, your child, and their teachers tell us, because the full picture matters.
At the end, you'll have a clear understanding of your child's strengths, challenges, and the next steps forward.
CHOOSE YOUR ASSESSMENT
Initial Assessment with Email Summary — $280
Includes: play-based observation, sensory profile, and primitive reflex testing
60 minutes | findings delivered via email
Best for families who want clear answers and practical next steps.
Initial Assessment with Written Report — $420
Includes: play-based observation, sensory profile, primitive reflex testing
60 minutes | comprehensive written report included
Ideal when you need documentation for schools, kindergartens, or paediatricians.
Initial Assessment with Standardised Testing and Written Report — $520
Includes: full sensory profile, primitive reflex testing, play-based observation, plus standardised motor skills and/or visual perception testing
Up to 90 minutes | comprehensive written report included
Recommended when formal standardised testing is needed.
Not sure which option is right for your child? Get in touch and we'll help you figure it out.
WE ASSESS AND SUPPORT:
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Emotional regulation and meltdowns
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Sensory processing differences
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Making and maintaining friends
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Confidence, self-esteem and resilience
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Fine and gross motor coordination
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Primitive reflexes
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Visual perception and handwriting
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Daily routines — toileting, dressing, eating, school participation
READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP?
Book an Initial Assessment online or reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.
Travel costs will apply for some locations and will be confirmed at booking.
Ongoing Therapy
Sessions from 45 minutes
From $100
2-18yrs
Your child doesn't need to be fixed. They need to be understood.
Our ongoing therapy sessions are play-based, neuroaffirming, and trauma-informed.
We follow your child's lead. Using their interests, strengths, and natural curiosity to build real, lasting skills for everyday life.
Sessions are available for children and young people aged 2–18 in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane, Rotorua and online.
What we work on:
Every child is different, so every programme is built around them. Areas we commonly support include:
Independence & Daily Living
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Toileting, dressing, feeding, and morning/evening routines
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Meal preparation and school-based tasks
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Riding a bike, ball skills, and fine and gross motor coordination
Understanding & Regulating Their Body
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Interoception: learning to feel and understand what their internal and external body cues are telling them
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Understanding emotions and what their body needs in the moment
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Building a personalised regulation toolbox
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Managing worries, anxiety, and anger through play
Sensory Needs
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Identifying sensory triggers and what makes their body feel good
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Implementing sensory strategies into daily routines
Social Skills & Confidence
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Friendships: identifying good friends, safe friends, and how to maintain them
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Play skills, confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
Individual sessions:
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45-minute session: $100
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60-minute session: $140
Sessions are typically weekly or fortnightly.
Travel costs may apply for some locations and will be confirmed at booking.
Food Explorers - Food Therapy:
Mealtimes can feel overwhelming for some children. Whether it's sensory sensitivities, anxiety, motor challenges, or past experiences. Eating is complex, and we get that.
Our feeding therapy programme supports children with feeding differences in a way that is respectful, playful, and guided by their sensory and developmental needs.
We create a safe environment where children can explore food at their own pace, without pressure or shame. Using food-based play, sensory exploration, and relationship-building, we help children grow their confidence around food, build trust in their own bodies, and feel more comfortable trying new things. When they're ready.
Every child's programme is adapted to suit their unique profile, interests, and goals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Group Therapy:
Sometimes the most powerful therapy happens alongside others who just get it.
Our group sessions are playful, supportive, and affirming. Children learn best when they feel safe to be themselves, and our groups create exactly that kind of space. A place to connect, practise new skills in real time, and build a sense of belonging.
Our group programmes include:
Social Connection Group
Supporting children to develop confidence in shared play, friendship building, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and back-and-forth communication.
Handwriting Group
Fun and engaging support for letter formation, spacing, pencil grip, posture, sentence building, and storytelling.
Girls Club
A strengths-based space to explore life skills, self-care routines, emotional literacy, friendships, and building a positive sense of identity.
School Readiness Group
Preparing children for the transition to school through games and routines that build social confidence, emotional regulation, motor skills, and classroom participation.
Proprioceptive Motor Planning (PMP) Group
Whole-body coordination, core strength, primitive reflex integration, resilience, and co-regulation. All through movement-based play.
Group availability depends on demand, location, and age group.