Nature Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Helping Children Thrive and Shine, Authentically.
I’m Gayle Vardakis, a licensed and board certified occupational therapist located in the Seacoast, New Hampshire area. I offer meaningful, nature based pediatric occupational therapy that nurtures children’s developmental growth from the roots up.
Welcome to Empowering Roots Occupational Therapy.
Helping children grow and thrive, authentically.
At Empowering Roots Occupational Therapy, I support children’s growth through a holistic, playful, and child-led approach.
I combine evidence-based practices with the therapeutic benefits of nature, supporting each child and their family on a unique journey of growth and connection. I work with children and their families through age sixteen.
Nurturing growth through play
I provide natured based OT services in the greater Seacoast NH area. Each session is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s developmental growth. I partner closely with caregivers to extend progress beyond therapy sessions, helping children thrive at home, at school, and in everyday life.
My comprehensive therapeutic approach supports a broad range of developmental areas, including, but not limited to:
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
Sensory processing and regulation
Executive functioning
Social-emotional development
Through meaningful play and movement, sessions help children grow in confidence, independence, and everyday life skills.
Why nature matters
Nature is a powerful therapeutic partner. Outdoors, children explore, take healthy risks, and grow confidence, resilience, and life skills that take root.
Services I Offer
I provide individual OT sessions, small groups, caregiver support, and school or community-based programs to help children through age sixteen build confidence, strengthen developmental skills, and engage fully in everyday life. Each session is tailored to your child and family, using nature, play, and hands-on experiences for a meaningful therapeutic experience.
