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Dr. Barbara Cheuvront

OTD, IBCLC

Occupational Therapist | Craniosacral Fascial Therapist | Lactation Specialist

Background

At Within Reach OT, my approach is rooted in gentle, individualized care that supports both your child and your family as a whole. I specialize in working with infants and young children, focusing on feeding, sensory-motor development, and early milestones to help build a strong foundation from the very beginning. I believe that every child develops differently, which is why I provide one-on-one, personalized therapy tailored to your child’s unique needs. My sessions are designed to be calm, engaging, and supportive, whether in your home or in a comfortable clinical setting—so your child can feel safe, regulated, and ready to grow. As both a pediatric occupational therapist and lactation consultant, I take a whole-body, holistic approach to care. I look beyond isolated symptoms to understand how feeding, movement, regulation, and bonding all work together, allowing us to address challenges at their root and promote lasting progress. Equally important, I prioritize parent education and collaboration. My goal is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support your child outside of sessions, so progress continues in everyday routines.Through early intervention, compassionate guidance, and play-based therapy, I strive to help children build the skills they need for independence, confidence, and lifelong success.

Specialties

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

Visual tracking issues

Body awareness/spatial orientation challenges

Body tension (infant - parent/caregiver)

Plagiocephaly (flat head)

Tantrums

Neurodivergence (e.g. ASD - ADHD)

Medically complex

Difficulty with transitions or routines

Torticollis (head turning preference - head tilt)

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

Allergies and food sensitivities

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

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

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

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

Limited social interaction with peers

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

Sensory Issues (hypersensitivity - hyposensitivity)

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

Prematurity

Delayed play skills (e.g. pretend - functional)

Difficulty with attention and engagement

Sensory or motor dysregulation

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

Motor planning difficulties (dyspraxia)

Courses

Education & Training

OTD, IBCLC

Insurance

Aetna

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Languages

English

Contact

Service Areas

100 Quarry Rd
Hamburg, NJ 07419

Popular Courses

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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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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]