Our Story
Mission: From Birth to Age 1
When we opened health:latch in 2017, we started with a simple question: Why were so many babies struggling to feed when parents knew something wasn't right?
Like many providers, we focused early on anatomy. We looked for tongue-ties and lip-ties, believing they were the answer. Over time, we quickly learned oral restrictions were only one piece of a much bigger story.
Everything changed when we began partnering with skilled occupational therapists and other functional providers. Instead of asking only, "What does the anatomy look like?" we started asking, "How is this baby functioning?" The results were transformative. Feeding improved. Parents felt heard. Babies became more comfortable. Families found hope.
Today, our mission is to understand the whole feeding journey, not just the anatomy. We begin by listening to each family's story, evaluating how a baby eats, breathes, moves, and regulates, and only then deciding whether anatomy is contributing to the problem. When it is, we use a precise CO₂ laser release to support better function, never as the starting point, but as one part of a comprehensive plan.
We believe parents' instincts matter. We believe function drives better decisions than appearance alone. Most importantly, we believe every family deserves answers that build confidence, strengthen intuition, and help babies thrive from the very beginning.
Our Approach
We integrate pediatric dentistry, occupational therapy, and myofunctional care to address:
Your Story First
Your story guides everything we do.
Functional Connections
A comprehensive functional therapy-first approach. Procedures ONLY when necessary to enhance function.
Support Healthy Digestion
Better function leads to Better feeding. Better digestion makes happier babies.
Release Body Tension
Whole body movement improves feeding and comfort.
Breathing and Nervous Regulation
Feeding success starts with calm, coordinated breathing.
The Values That Guide Us
Radically Kind
We practice extraordinary compassion in everything we do, creating safe spaces for families to thrive.
Fiercely Patient
We understand meaningful change takes time and we remain steadfast supporters throughout the journey.
Disruptively Brave
We challenge conventional wisdom when it doesn't serve parents, pioneering better diagnostic approaches to care.
Defiantly Joyful
We embrace happiness and hope even when facing challenges, bringing light to difficult journeys.
The Heart Behind Our Care
We believe a parent’s intuition and awareness are pivotal to a family’s advocacy journey. It should nurture your baby’s development, protect their health, and empower parents to make confident, informed decisions. That’s why our care model is built on three pillars: