EPISODE 027 | Pediatric Pelvic Health as a Specialty Area of Practice with Quiara Smith

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Quiara Smith, a pediatric OT with a private practice that focuses on pelvic floor dysfunctions and toileting challenges. Based out of both California and Hawaii, her pediatric experience encompasses infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. With a holistic and integrative approach to care, Quiara guides children to achieving continence with confidence.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How Quiara discovered this unique area of specialtyHer main referral sources for her private practiceThe average client lifecycle for the children and families on her caseloadCommon comorbidities among kiddos struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction, including sensory processingThe correlation between selective eaters and pelvic floor dysfunctionA coaching model for working with parentsHer journey as an online course creator where she’s supporting other OTs to become more competent in this role-emerging area of practiceQuiara's five-year vision for her practice and her online courseHow Quiara incorporates humor, mindfulness and therapeutic connection in her sessionsAnd more!LINKS:You can connect with Quiara on Facebook and Instagram, or through her website: www.aloha integrative therapy.com.Join Quiara's FREE Facebook Group for healthcare professionals who are looking to learn more about pediatric pelvic health. Her online course will be opening again later this year, you may join the waitlist on this link.