Erin Helms

About me

Hi, I’m Erin, the founder of Tiny Tides Therapy. I hold a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and am a Certified Lactation Counselor. My passion is providing holistic, functional therapy that meets families where they are, targeting specific goals to support each unique journey. I have years of specialized experience supporting infants through the waves of development, offering guidance in areas such as tummy time, breast and bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, oral motor dysfunction, and tongue and lip ties. I also work with families on sensory processing, regulation, body tension, and infant massage to nurture the whole child.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University (2021)

Certification and training

Certified Lactation Counselor (2025)

Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding and The Lactation Savvy Therapist-The Lactation OT (2025)

Responsive Feeding-The Baby Cued Method (2024)

Gastrointestinal System Disorders in Infancy and Childhood and their Impact on Feeding (2024)

When Baby can't suck (2024)

Feed the Peds Certification (2023)

The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Breastfeeding (2023)

Identifying and Addressing Compensations and Inefficient Movement Patterns in the Tongue-Tied Baby (2024)

Strengthening Bonds After Frenotomy: Infant Massage As A Recovery Strategy (2025)

Credentials

Languages

English

Service introduction

I specialize in supporting infants throughout development, specializing in infant feeding including lactation and intro to solids. I offer guidance in areas such as tummy time, breast and bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, oral motor dysfunction, and tongue and lip ties. I also work with families on sensory processing, regulation, body tension, and infant massage to nurture the whole child. I also differentiate from other providers by making your life easy and going to your home to treat your newborn its natural environment. I am dedicated to guiding families through all the waves of development, while ensuring a compassionate and individualized plan that fosters confidence and success. It’s my mission to empower families while creating a sense of community where families can thrive together.

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