Services – Christina Spaeth-Harrer, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Services provided are individual or family therapy. Occupational therapy visits will address specific difficulty at home or at school. Therapy could be provided on a one-time basis (with education to the parents for follow-through), weekly visits, monthly visits. My favorite would be an intensive therapy situation with one or two weeks of therapy every day.

Sleep Consultation

I am an occupational therapist that specializes in infant, child and family sleep. I've helped hundreds of children and families get a better night's rest. I trained for a year to become specialized in this area. Given my specialty in pediatric, occupational therapy I'm also best suited for helping you!

I do phone consultation, in your home visits, or visits in my therapy space to address your specific needs. Within one hour session, you will see a difference in change in your sleep.

A good night's sleep starts in the morning! Everything you do during the day sets your body up for a good night's sleep. I will educate you on nap schedules, the total amount of sleep needed based upon age and development and set you up with a daily schedule.

I will also evaluate your child for development and sensory issues that may be affecting sleep.

My fee is $100 per hour. I typically ask for a 1-hour phone consultation and a half an hour follow up a week or two later. I can help you, your child, and your family sleep better!

Piano Instruction

I have taught piano since I've been a teenager. I have taught students as young as 3 years old up to 80. Lessons are 30 minutes long. I used drums, recorders, other instruments to teach rhythm and counting. It's a very interactive lesson. I also do warm-ups for finger strengthening such as rock climbing or other fine motor strengthening exercises. My background in pediatric occupational therapy gives me a unique insight into instruction. I'm able to see underlying issues for students and that makes their advancement quicker. Of course, my main focus is the enjoyment of music and how music changes overall learning. Playing a musical instrument and learning rhythm and timing skills translates to improve reading and math. I teach people of all abilities.

Lectures

I have lectured in a variety of settings. most people are usually interested in the sensory integration approach or sleep training lectures. I have lectured to the Minnesota Occupational Therapy association, MN Crisis Nursery, mothers groups, Church groups, and outpatient therapy clinics. If you are interested in holding a group session or lecture please contact me.