Welcome to Adira.
Evidence-based, family-centered care in Santa Barbara, California.
A holistic, nervous-system-informed approach to supporting infants and children through feeding, movement, and breath development.
Rooted in connection. Grounded in science.
Adira Occupational Therapy specializes in pediatric feeding, tethered oral tissues, airway development, and whole-body sensory-motor integration—addressing the connection between feeding, posture, breath, and nervous system regulation.
Pediatric
Evidence-based support for pediatric feeding, development, and sensory-motor integration using a whole-child approach.
orofacial myofunctional
therapy
By receiving Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy from an occupational therapist, clients benefit from a holistic, client-centered approach that emphasizes functional outcomes, sensory-motor integration, and collaborative care.
OT for mama
We know that a mother’s health and well-being directly impact her baby’s health, development, and well-being. We prioritize the mother’s and child’s overall health and wellness at Adira OT.
“Before seeing Dr. Monica, we felt like we were chasing symptoms—feeding issues, body tightness, discomfort—but nothing was connected.
She was the first to explain how torticollis, positioning, and oral function were all influencing feeding. It finally made sense.
She saw our son as a whole baby. We left feeling informed, empowered, and truly supported.”
About monica
When not practicing occupational therapy, Monica spends her time with her husband, Aaron, and daughters, Scout and Matilda—living their very best lives together.