Ignite Therapy Services is a locally owned pediatric therapy practice based in Richmond, Virginia. We partner with children and families to support the development of speech, language, and feeding skills, while also offering myofunctional therapy for individuals of all ages.
We are proud to provide a collaborative, whole child approach through our private Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services for children. By working together across disciplines, our team supports each child’s growth in a meaningful, connected way.
Every child is unique, and we celebrate all ways of thinking, learning, and communicating. Our therapists use evidence based practices within a neurodiversity affirming framework to create individualized therapy that truly fits your child and your family.
We offer flexible service options to meet your needs, including sessions in the comfort of your home, at your child’s daycare, preschool, or private school, as well as through teletherapy. We take time to understand your goals, collaborate with other professionals, and support your child’s progress across environments.
We proudly serve Richmond and the surrounding counties.
IGNITE GROWTH
IGNITE CONFIDENCE
IGNITE JOY
OUR SERVICES
A unique, intentional play class where your child will engage in purposeful play while growing their speech, cognition, sensory, fine motor and gross motor skills. Designed and led by a team of pediatric specialists—Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physical Therapists (PTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)—our play-based classes help your child grow through fun, hands-on activities. Children of ALL abilities are welcome!
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Our speech-language therapy program is designed to help children build confidence, improve speech clarity, and communicate effectively in everyday life. Using an individualized and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we tailor each session to your child’s unique strengths and needs. Together, we work toward meaningful communication goals—whether that’s expressing thoughts and feelings, engaging in conversations, or building strong connections with others.
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FEEDING THERAPY
Our feeding and swallowing therapy program supports children who experience challenges with eating, drinking, or swallowing. Through a variety of evidence-based techniques and play-based approaches, we help children:
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Strengthen oral motor skills
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Comfortably explore new foods
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Develop a positive relationship with eating
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Build independence during mealtimes
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Participate confidently in social settings
Our goal is to make mealtimes safe, enjoyable, and stress-free - helping your child not only eat and drink successfully, but also thrive in everyday life.
MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
Our myofunctional therapy program supports children, teens, and adults who experience challenges with the muscles of the face, jaw, lips, teeth, and tongue. When these muscles don’t function as they should, it can impact many areas of daily life—including speech clarity and articulation, eating and swallowing, breathing, jaw and neck comfort, sleep quality, and even long-term orthodontic outcomes. Through individualized therapy, we work to restore healthy muscle patterns and support overall wellbeing.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Our Occupational Therapy services support children in developing the skills they need for everyday life. We focus on areas such as sensory processing, play, fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and independence with daily routines. Using a play based, child led approach, our therapists create engaging sessions that build confidence while supporting each child’s unique needs. We work closely with families and other providers to ensure strategies carry over across environments, helping your child thrive at home, at school, and in the community.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
At Ignite Therapy Services, we understand that the key to success for any child is for the individuals in direct care have the tools and knowledge they need to help children's speech and language skills flourish. We offer staff training to help with identification of speech-language delays, practical tips and tricks to build caregiver confidence in enhancing speech and language development, feeding developmental milestones, and the benefits of myofunctional therapy services.