Therapy Services

Supporting children and families in achieving developmental goals through tailored therapy.

A spacious gym filled with various exercise equipment. Treadmills are aligned in rows on one side, while weight machines and other fitness devices are organized on the other side. The ceiling features modern, angular lines with bright overhead lights, adding a sleek and contemporary feel.
A spacious gym filled with various exercise equipment. Treadmills are aligned in rows on one side, while weight machines and other fitness devices are organized on the other side. The ceiling features modern, angular lines with bright overhead lights, adding a sleek and contemporary feel.
Sensory Processing

Addressing sensory processing and regulation for improved daily functioning.

Motor Skills

Enhancing fine and gross motor skills for everyday activities and play.

Handwriting Support

Remediating handwriting challenges to boost confidence and academic success.

Child Therapy

Supporting children and families in achieving developmental goals.

A spacious gym with multiple rows of treadmills and weightlifting benches on either side. The lighting features geometric patterns on the ceiling, creating a modern and organized ambiance. People are actively using the equipment, engaging in fitness activities.
A spacious gym with multiple rows of treadmills and weightlifting benches on either side. The lighting features geometric patterns on the ceiling, creating a modern and organized ambiance. People are actively using the equipment, engaging in fitness activities.
Sensory Processing

Focused on enhancing sensory regulation and processing skills for better daily functioning.

A gym setting with equipment used for weight training resting on artificial grass. There are weighted sleds with handles, featuring colorful plates stacked on them, including yellow and green ones. Additional training apparatuses like large round cushions or bumpers with blue and green covers are visible, designed for strength workouts. The room is bordered by large windows allowing natural light to enter.
A gym setting with equipment used for weight training resting on artificial grass. There are weighted sleds with handles, featuring colorful plates stacked on them, including yellow and green ones. Additional training apparatuses like large round cushions or bumpers with blue and green covers are visible, designed for strength workouts. The room is bordered by large windows allowing natural light to enter.
Motor Skills

Addressing fine and gross motor delays through tailored interventions and activities.

1. Fine Motor Skills

  • Hand strength, dexterity, and coordination

  • Handwriting support (grip, letter formation, endurance)

  • Using scissors, buttons, zippers, and shoelaces

  • Drawing, coloring, and cutting skills

2. Gross Motor & Coordination

  • Balance and posture

  • Bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together)

  • Crossing midline activities (important for reading and writing)

  • Core strength and stability

3. Sensory Processing & Regulation

  • Helping children who are over/under-sensitive to touch, sound, light, or movement

  • Developing coping strategies for sensory overload

  • Sensory diets (custom activities to regulate sensory input)

  • Self-regulation strategies for emotions and behavior

4. Self-Care / Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Dressing, undressing, managing clothing fasteners

  • Feeding skills (self-feeding with utensils, cups, finger foods)

  • Toileting independence (wiping, handwashing)

  • Grooming (brushing teeth, hair care, bathing routines)

5. Cognitive & Executive Functioning

  • Attention, focus, and memory strategies

  • Planning, sequencing, and organizing tasks

  • Problem-solving and flexible thinking

  • Time management for older children

6. Play & Social Skills

  • Encouraging imaginative and cooperative play

  • Turn-taking, sharing, and group participation

  • Building frustration tolerance in games

  • Teaching play as a way to learn new skills

7. School & Academic Support

  • Classroom participation skills (sitting still, following routines)

  • Visual-motor integration (copying from the board, spacing, alignment)

  • Keyboarding or assistive technology if handwriting is too challenging

  • Attention and sensory strategies for learning

8. Adaptive Equipment & Environmental Modifications

  • Recommending adaptive tools (special grips, weighted pencils, dressing aids)

  • Modifying home or school environments to support independence

9. Parent & Caregiver Training

  • Home exercise programs

  • Strategies for managing behaviors or transitions

  • Guidance on supporting independence at home and school

  • Education on developmental milestones and expectations

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

Nicole has transformed my child's life with her caring and effective therapy approach.

Sarah L.

A well-lit gym space featuring various workout equipment including a wooden exercise bench, weightlifting bench, punching bag, and exercise balls. The room has large windows allowing natural light, wooden flooring, and equipment organized neatly along the walls.
A well-lit gym space featuring various workout equipment including a wooden exercise bench, weightlifting bench, punching bag, and exercise balls. The room has large windows allowing natural light, wooden flooring, and equipment organized neatly along the walls.

The progress my son made in sensory skills and daily activities is remarkable, thanks to Nicole.

Mark T.

A dimly lit gym setting with blurred exercise equipment in the background and a focus on a reflective surface along the side. The lighting casts a warm glow across the area, enhancing the shadows and creating a moody atmosphere.
A dimly lit gym setting with blurred exercise equipment in the background and a focus on a reflective surface along the side. The lighting casts a warm glow across the area, enhancing the shadows and creating a moody atmosphere.
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Empowering children through sensory-focused therapy.

Contact Nicole

Nicole St. John, MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
144 West 86th Street, 1B
New York, NY 10023

Cell Phone:
646-373-1907

E-mail:
Nfstjohn@gmail.com

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