- Board Certified Neonatal Therapist
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Neonatal Touch & Massage Certified Therapist
- Advanced Practice in Swallowing Disorders Assessment, Evaluation & Intervention
Her experience ranges across all pediatric age ranges, with a concentration on neonates since 2005. She is an active presenter on topics related to infant feeding skill development and serves on several committees across UCLA's Santa Monica's NICU.
In-Home Appointment Guidelines:
Travel Radius:
Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Playa Vista, Westchester, Culver City, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, North Inglewood. (California)
Additional $30 for every 15-minutes outside of Travel radius
Additional fees for parking and tolls will also be included
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Zaida Chavez, OTR,
CNT, IBCLC, SWC, NTMTC
NICU Care Consult
Developmental Advice Session
Infant Feeding Evaluation
Prenatal Care Consult
Our comprehensive evaluations uncover the root of your baby’s feeding challenges using a whole-child approach. We will equip you with practical strategies to make mealtimes safe, functional, and nurturing. Appropriate for bottle or breastfeeding infants.
Ask your pressing questions and get expert advice tailored to your baby’s unique needs. These sessions empower you to support your child’s happiness, growth, milestones, and daily routines with confidence. This session is also helpful if you want to discuss your infant with a specialist before you schedule a full evaluation.
At any point in your NICU journey rely on our NICU-Trained Specialists to offer added education, resources and support to optimize every day of your infants neuro-development.
Prepare for your baby’s arrival with evidence-based education on feeding, sleeping, early developmental milestones and Baby Registry Must-Haves. Our prenatal consults help expecting parents feel confident, informed, and ready to nurture their newborn.
Let us support you and your baby’s feeding journey.
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When every swallow counts,
count on our experienced team for
unsurpassed Infant Feeding Therapy,
that is backed by science!
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