Marisa Suarez
Occupational Therapist & Pediatric Feeding Therapist
About
Marisa is an occupational therapist who supports families through the emotional complexities of parenting. She brings a uniquely integrated perspective to infant feeding and caregiver support with 17 years of clinical and mental health experience at leading institutions like Stanford Hospital working with children and adults. She is a mom to a son and twin daughters.
Credentials
- Licensed pediatric occupational therapist
- Certified feeding, eating, & swallowing clinician
- Certified perinatal mental health clinician
Education
- San Jose State University
Expertise
Marisa specializes in feeding therapy, lactation education, and mental health across the lifespan. With a foundation in both clinical care and mental health, she supports the whole family unit through evidence-based practice blending compassion and family-centered care. Her work spans hospitals, primary care, outpatient settings, and digital health education, where she supports families navigating emotional and practical challenges with feeding.
“I love helping families tap into the joy of mealtimes and overcome feelings of stress and anxiety, which are such commonly experienced emotions in parenthood.”
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