Mission Statement
“Our mission is to help children bloom developmentally by supporting self-regulation and belonging through purposeful, sensory-enriched activities, while equipping parents and communities to reduce modern barriers to healthy development. ”
Meet Our Team
Hi. I’m Elizabeth Arizpe
A Virtual Parent Coach, Licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist, child sensory expert, Founder of Bud to Bloom – & most importantly, I’m a parent myself.
After years of working in a clinical setting, I began to recognize a disconnect between traditional therapy and what was able to be accomplished at home – even by parents who really cared & wanted to help their child to progress.
Although I value traditional therapy in a clinical setting, I also began to recognize that many families lack accessibility to therapy due to barriers such as insurance complications, scheduling conflicts & lack of communication between providers & caretakers. I have observed families who are exhausted, living in a chaotic cycle of decision fatigue and stress.
I began to suspect that providing virtual parent classes and parent education could give me an efficient link to families whose homes & hearts were being continually disrupted.
This idea bloomed into the multiple programs that we have now! Bud to Bloom currently provides sensory informed occupational therapy services in schools, early childhood centers, virtual and in person parent trainings, and by providing private occupational therapy services.
Bud to Bloom is comprised of a team of Occupational Therapists who are dedicated to equipping caregivers understand how to use sensory enrichment strategies to reduce modern barriers to healthy development.
Our goal is to provide our highly skilled expertise in the areas of child development and self-regulation to help families develop new patterns, improve your relationships & reduce stress in your life.
Meet Sarah Molina
A Licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist, UX designer, child sensory expert and the Events & Digital Media Coordinator for Bud to Bloom. Sarah has spent the majority of her career in a clinic setting with an emphasis on Sensory Integration. She also has experience providing Occupational Therapy services and Assistive Technology services for a local school district. She received her UX certification and has the ability to analyze content with an emphasis on enhancing the user experience. Sarah contributes to Bud to Bloom in many ways, but she is an expert at creating graphics for Bud to Blooms many programs.
Sarah believes in living life to it’s fullest and she enjoys engaging in meaningful activities such as: rock climbing, crocheting, swimming, and dancing.
Sarah is passionate about helping children and parents understand how to use Sensory Enrichment Strategies to improve families quality of life. She embraces life at a slower pace than most and deeply understands why a lifestyle that embraces the sensory enrichment principles benefits not only development but a holistic lifestyle.
Meet Sarah Grych
Also a Licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist with an emphasis in sensory integration, parent of 2, and the program developer of the Explorers and Growers program for Bud to Bloom. Sarah has experience as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings including school system, pediatric outpatient, hospital & rehabilitation settings, and home health. This diverse background allows her to support children and families using practical, evidence-based approaches that fit naturally into daily life.
Outside of her professional work, she values time with her family, watching her sweet children explore the world, being married to her best friend, and trying new foods.
Sarah is passionate about empowering children and caregivers by promoting wellness through functional, manageable, and realistic strategies. Sarah is motivated by returning to the basics of learning - using everyday routines to build confidence, independence, and essential daily living skills. She believes every child deserves to feel a strong sense of belonging and value. Sarah has seen how helping children and caregivers understand their unique sensory systems leads to meaningful growth and over-all well being. Sarah is dedicated to teaching families and childcare providers how to use sensory enrichment strategies because she knows that they are at the core of who we are.
About
“I simply wanted to help parents help their kids – better.”
Favorite Quote: Testimonial:
“Father and mother have no greater delight than to watch the individuality of their child unfold as a flower unfolds.”
— Charlotte Mason, Masterly Inactivity
“Elizabeth Arizpe has done a wonderful job with our 9-year-old son. Before we started working with Elizabeth, dinner time was frequently a struggle for us that usually ended with our son in tears and my wife and I very frustrated cleaning up a mess. After a few weeks of working with Mrs. Arizpe dinner time is back to being a very integral part of family life. We can definitely say that our son is more willing to try new foods. We are incredibly thankful for the knowledge that she has passed on to our family.”
The Neal Family
