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Marielle Marquez

OTR/L, SWC, CLEC, NTMTC

Occupational Therapist | Feeding and Swallowing therapist | Lactation Specialist

Background

I am passionate about providing the earliest intervention possible and preventing future issues whenever possible. I have worked with the tiniest and youngest of patients and have seen the positive impact early intervention has on the lives of children. I provide holistic care and address the family as a unit, understanding that the challenges the child may be experiencing has an impact on all involved. I don’t believe in making black and white recommendations and believe that treatment must be provided in a way that is compassionate, understanding, gentle, and respectful to the whole family.

Specialties

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Oral habits (e.g. pacifier use - thumb or digit sucking habits - blanket sucking)

Myofunctional disorders (mouth breathing - snoring - drooling)

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Feeding tube support and weaning

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Genetic & birth conditions (e.g. Down syndrome - cerebral palsy)

Medically complex

Plagiocephaly (flat head)

Body tension (infant - parent/caregiver)

Torticollis (head turning preference - head tilt)

Gross motor milestones (e.g. - rolling - sitting - crawling - walking)

Prematurity

Muscle tone (Core weakness - low muscle tone/ hypotonia - high muscle tone/hypertonia)

Fine motor milestones (e.g. - reaching - grasping - manipulating objects)

Education & Training

OTR/L, SWC, CLEC, NTMTC

Insurance

Superbill for reimbursement

Out-of-network

Languages

English

Contact

Service Areas

Newhall, CA

Santa Clarita, CA

North Los Angeles County

Popular Courses

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Courses for Parents

Courses for Providers

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For Providers

VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness

A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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For Parents For Families

Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]

For Parents For Families

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes + Birth & Parenting Preparation Classes

Since 2002, Prenatal Yoga Center has offered expert-led prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, and parenting preparation classes for expectant and new families. Our evidence-based PYC Method blends functional movement, childbirth education, and community to help students prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and build confidence for the journey into parenthood. We offer in-studio, livestream, hybrid, […]

For Parents

Feeding for Function

So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]

For Parents

Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey

To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]