What you’re seeing matters.
let’s validate your baby’s feeding story.
We are a therapy-first pediatric feeding-wellness model that combines a functional occupational therapist with a breath-focused pediatric dentist for families seeking an integrated approach to feeding, tension, digestion, breathing, and growth from birth through age 1.
Trust • Awareness • Advocacy → Framework
Your intuition brought you here for a reason
Your gut feeling about your baby's health concerns is valid. Trust your intuition about what that “little whisper” inside is trying to tell you.
Finding answers through awareness
Get a better understanding of what your body already knows to be true. Learn more about what's behind the persistent symptoms your family is experiencing.
Step into advocacy with defiantly joyful care
You know your baby best and now you’re feeling validated. It’s time to connect those dots and move forward with confidence. It’s time to take massive action.
COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED WELLNESS
You know your baby best — we trust that.
If you've ever been told to "wait and see" but your gut says something’s off, you're not alone.
Feeding, sleeping, breathing, and development shouldn’t feel this hard — and we’re here to help.
With radically kind support and clear, empowering guidance, we’re here to listen, validate, and walk this with you.
OUR BIOLOGICAL MODEL
The OB Method™
Sarah & Baby Jude
"I thought we were just coming in to fix some nursing problems, and it's turned out to be so much more helpful. There's been a beautiful holistic approach from the beginning. Both Jude and I are getting well together."
Dr. Frederick Worrell
"The care & the knowledge that we found here...in terms of the nutrition and how to help baby latch. I'm so happy we came here, and I would recommend health:latch to anybody who's finding out their little one has any oral attachments that need releasing."
Lindsey & Baby Elliot
"I walked away with so much more knowledge about what that restriction was doing to him and his poor little body...making him throw up, and not sleep, which means I wasn't able to sleep. He's a different baby than he was before we came here."
Baby Ameus
"We came in thinking he didn't have any latch issues or ties, but we were very wrong — he had 4! The procedure was so quick and he healed so well. He is latching so much better, and I'm experiencing nursing in a way that I never have before."
Core Values
YOU are most important to us. We want to be a small but positive piece of your story. Because of that, we promise to always uphold our values and be:
RADICALLY
Kind
FIERCELY
Patient
DISRUPTIVELY
Brave
DEFIANTLY
Joyful
Meet Dr. Thomas
Dr. James Thomas, DDS MS
PEDIATRIC DENTIST & FOUNDER
Pediatric dentistry specialist with expertise in the connection between oral health and overall wellness. Founder of health:latch and visionary behind "Why Babies Suck" book launching in 2025.
Our Integrated Approach
Together, our team addresses the full picture of your baby's development—from oral structure to body function—creating personalized care plans that support optimal growth and wellness from birth to 1 year.
What Is A Newborn Feeding and Wellness Model?
We are setting a new standard of care that integrates body structure, muscle function, and whole-body wellness to support proactive development and lifelong health outcomes from day 1.
We Hear Your Entire Story First
Every baby has a story. We listen before your visit to understand your feeding journey, uncover patterns, validate your intuition, and focus our time together on finding answers.
We Build Functional Connections
Our occupational therapist and pediatric dentist work together to understand how your baby grows, breathes, feeds, and functions, giving your family clear answers and the right care.
We Support Healthy Digestion
Reflux, gas, colic, and hiccups may signal feeding stress. Improving how your baby feeds, breathes, and moves can support more comfortable digestion.
We Release Body Tension
Birth can leave babies with tension that affects feeding, movement, and comfort. We look beyond the mouth to help your baby move and feed more naturally.
We Promote Breathing and Nervous System Regulation
Feeding requires babies to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing while staying regulated. Supporting this system helps your baby feed comfortably, conserve energy, and thrive.
We Are A Functional First Approach Before Treatment
An oral restriction is only a concern when it limits function. When function and anatomy match, our pediatric dentist may recommend a precise CO₂ laser release, removing only what is needed to support better feeding.
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INTRODUCING:
Why Babies Suck
You deserve answers. You deserve a plan. You deserve a team.
Join the movement. This book that puts parents back at the center—where they’ve always belonged.
Whole Child Dental Wellness Membership
Designed for growing families who want more than just dental checkups — membership makes care simple, predictable, wellness-focused and deeply personalized.
Quarterly Enrollment Only
Limited spots available each quarter. Join our waiting list to be notified when enrollment opens.
$30 discount for siblings,
$429 family max/Month
Foundations Plan
AGES 0-2
$49 /month or $499/year
— $0 first exam —
Functional structural body exam
Yearly myofunctional evaluation
Functional oral & airway evaluation
Frenulum (tongue/lip tie) screening
Gentle hygiene coaching for parents
Priority access to frenectomy services
24/7 concierge messaging
$129 /month or $1,399/year
— +$500 new patient onboarding —
Functional structural body exam
Yearly myofunctional evaluation
2 biological cleanings + exams/year
3D dental arch scans & myofunctional screening
Ozone therapy & enamel-safe polishing
1 included restorative visit/year
20% off all standard procedures
20% off all oral appliances needed fornfunctional growth development
GrowWell Core
AGES 3-6
GrowWell Plus
AGES 7-12
$179 /month or $1,999/year
— +$500 new patient onboarding —
Everything in GrowWell Core, plus:
Enhanced functional structural body exam
Comprehensive myofunctional therapy
Early orthodontic screenings
Growth tracking & posture assessments
Custom digital growth reports (2x/year)
20% off all oral appliances needed for functional growth development
Lock in lifetime pricing + Free Willow smart toothbrush ($299 value)
Limited to the first 50 families.
Your Patient Journey
Step 1
MESSAGE US NOW
Message us on any device by clicking the floating “Message Us Now” button on this page.
We’ll send you details on what to expect during your visits, and associated costs.
Step 2
COMPLETE YOUR STORY FORM
Share more about you, your baby & the specific issues you’re having.
Meanwhile, we’ll text you with pre-visit educational videos and digital forms.
Step 3
SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY VISIT
We review your story form to address your family’s needs, then text with any questions and quickly schedule your first discovery visit.
ADVOCACY TOOLS
Resources to Empower Parents
You shouldn’t have to fight for clear answers or feel alone in feeding and caring for your baby. These tools were built to help you trust your gut, speak up confidently, and make informed choices for your family.
Explore real stories, expert insights, and practical guidance in our blog—designed to support you, not overwhelm you.