Meet Kati Olsen, the driving force behind Thrive Pediatric Wellness. With over 8 years of experience in Occupational Therapy, Kati’s journey started with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Grand Valley State University. Before specializing in pediatrics, she spent time in the stroke recovery department at NYU Lutheran Hospital.

Kati’s experience spans from ages 3 months to 10 years old, plus young adults. Kati began her Occupational Therapy career providing services to children in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY within the home, sensory gyms and schools before settling in West Los Angeles.

Kati’s journey into lactation and infant development was sparked by her personal challenges she faced while breastfeeding her first son. A diagnosis of a lip and tongue tie led to a frenectomy which lead Kati to learn about the crucial pre and post-therapy phases. After this experience, she dove deeper into learning about lactation, earning her Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) certification and pursing continuous education. Kati’s passion extends beyond lactation, driven by her son’s feeding challenges involving extreme picky eating and sensory oral motor issues. Her sessions blend feeding support with sensory integrative therapy, body work and developmental approaches, driven by a passion to guide families through similar obstacles.

Her holistic approach and incorporation of the family, is woven into her personalized treatment plans. Beyond therapy, Kati enjoys travel, savoring food and exploring the outdoors and creating memories with her husband and two sons. Join Kati on a journey towards comprehensive well-being at Thrive Pediatric Wellness.

Kati’s Continuing Education:

Tummy Time! Method

Get Permission Approach to Feeding

Talk Tools Sensory Motor Feeding Techniques

SOS Feeding Protocol

Healthy Children Project: Certified Lactation Counselor Training

MNRI Reflex Intregration Course

Harkla Relfex Course

Lactation OT: Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant

Lactation OT: Tongue Ties

Lactation OT: Therapeutic Use of Bottles for the Breastfed Infant

NDT

Sensory Integration and Sensory Motor Treatment and Assessment

Wilbarger Brushing Protocol

Vital Links: Astronaut Training

Vital Links: Eyesight to Insight; Vestibular and Visual Assessment and Treatment

Vital Links: Quickshifts Listening Program

The Alert Program

The Zones of Regulation

Mindfulness

Handwriting without Tears; Pre-K Readiness & Writing, K-5 Handwriting and The Print Tool Assessment