Meet Dr. Claire
Together, let’s help you and your little one not just survive these early months, but bloom.
Hello again! I’m thrilled you’re here and look forward to meeting you and your little one. My career is dedicated to helping newborns and infants thrive in feeding, movement, and overall well-being. I take great joy in working with wonderful families like yours. Here’s a bit about me to help you feel at ease knowing who you’ll be working with.
I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and passed my physical therapy board licensing exam in 2018.
I earned a new title (and to me the best I will ever hold) of mama with the birth of our daughter in 2022. My experience as a first-time parent is ultimately what led me to my passion for lactation and infant development in the hopes of addressing gaps in care, especially within the fourth trimester.
From there, I pursued (and still do) advanced mentorships and many additional advanced trainings, and I have completed my certification as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.
Today, I am the founder and owner of Latch and Bloom Infant Therapy, a place where families can feel seen, heard, and understood. A place where they will have their concerns validated but leave feeling confident and capable of helping themselves and their littlest love(s) through expert guidance. Ultimately, a place for babies (and their families) to feel really good.
What I love most about my practice is the ability to combine specialties to assess, identify, and address the root causes of concerns or challenges, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Together, let’s help you and your little one not just survive these early months, but bloom.
Dr. Claire Stone PT, DPT, CBS
Dr. Claire’s Qualifications
Academics
Bachelor of Science in Education,
University of Arkansas
Doctor of Physical Therapy,
University of Central Arkansas
License & Credentials
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)
Mentorships and Advanced Trainings
Lactation Education Resources
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Year One Wellness Mentorship
Individualized one-on-one mentorship specialized in infant treatment and practice with focus on feeding, torticollis, tension, and milestones.
The Lactation OT Mentorship
Private community of therapists committed to lactation with bi-monthly meetings providing an extra level of connection, mentorship, and support.
The Lactation OT Courses
Torticollis, Tongue Tie, & Infant Feeding
Infant Development for Better Breastfeeding
A Holistic Approach to Supporting Sleep for Breastfeeding Dyads
Bottle Refusal & the Breastfed Infant
Tethered Oral Tissues
Infant-specific, lactation-focused continuing education in oral motor and tethered oral tissues.
Baby Begin Course
The Therapist’s Role in Treating
Plagiocephaly Without a Helmet.
Total Motion Release TOTs
TMR TOTs is a gentle and comfortable fascial release technique that identifies and treats restrictions creating limitations in motor development.
Bodywork for Breastfeeding
Infant-specific continuing education in lactation, manual therapy techniques, and development.