Explore Pediatric Therapy
Explore Pediatric Therapy (nature-based outdoor sites on the South Shore of Massachusetts), 33 Center Hill Road, Marshfield, MA 2050
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Explore Pediatric Therapy offers Forest Adventure Groups, After School Therapy Groups, Kindergarten Readiness Groups, and Summer Enrichment Camps. Children in the program take part in activities such as digging in mud, balancing on tree branches, problem-solving to build forts, climbing trees, and quiet time with the therapy dogs.
• Ages: 4 months–12 years old
• Schedule: Opening hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
Explore Pediatric Therapy is a nature-based occupational therapy practice where therapy takes place outdoors in small groups and is guided by experienced, nationally board-certified occupational therapists who lead every session. The program follows the principles of the ConTiGO approach, a nature-based framework for pediatric therapists with a foundation in research from psychology, occupational therapy, and outdoor education. Its methods are rooted in research supporting health benefits of nature-based play, and it uses a play-based and holistic approach that includes child-led sensory exploration in small groups.
Explore Pediatric Therapy focuses on families with children who are facing social, emotional, motor, or sensory challenges and includes an emphasis on whole-food nutrition. The program also focuses on teaching family members and caregivers therapeutic techniques and strategies, and provides activities that can be done at home through an interactive online platform. Its stated mission is to instill a sense of confidence, independence, and joy within each child through its nature-based occupational therapy practice and to be part of disease prevention in the pediatric population.
Explore Pediatric Therapy’s leadership and staff include Founder and Occupational Therapist Kimberly DeLaura, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Cara Smith, Occupational Therapists Breanna Mendell, Nicole Berg, and Kate Cooney, Master of Education Thomas Passano, Special Education Teacher Sarah McDemus, and OTR/L Occupational Therapist Alexa Howell. The program is rated 5 out of 5 based on 5-star Google reviews.
Parent reviews describe weekly outdoor camps, nature-based OT groups, forest adventure groups, and outdoor camps where children participate in activities such as climbing trees and quiet time with therapy dogs. Parents report weekly feedback and session recaps that are saved digitally, parent/coaching calls, and home program guidance from staff including Kim and Cara. Testimonials from parents such as Maura Bell, Maureen Rosenplanter, Sarah Allen, Katie P. D'Entremont, ViVi Pierce, and Jamie Barber describe their children’s experiences with Explore Pediatric Therapy over periods ranging from months to several years. The program states that it proudly serves surrounding South Shore towns including Marshfield, MA, as well as Hanover, Norwell, Milton, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Pembroke, Plymouth, Whitman, Hanson, Kingston, Middleboro, and Carver.
Last updated January 26, 2026.
• Ages: 4 months–12 years old
• Schedule: Opening hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
Explore Pediatric Therapy is a nature-based occupational therapy practice where therapy takes place outdoors in small groups and is guided by experienced, nationally board-certified occupational therapists who lead every session. The program follows the principles of the ConTiGO approach, a nature-based framework for pediatric therapists with a foundation in research from psychology, occupational therapy, and outdoor education. Its methods are rooted in research supporting health benefits of nature-based play, and it uses a play-based and holistic approach that includes child-led sensory exploration in small groups.
Explore Pediatric Therapy focuses on families with children who are facing social, emotional, motor, or sensory challenges and includes an emphasis on whole-food nutrition. The program also focuses on teaching family members and caregivers therapeutic techniques and strategies, and provides activities that can be done at home through an interactive online platform. Its stated mission is to instill a sense of confidence, independence, and joy within each child through its nature-based occupational therapy practice and to be part of disease prevention in the pediatric population.
Explore Pediatric Therapy’s leadership and staff include Founder and Occupational Therapist Kimberly DeLaura, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Cara Smith, Occupational Therapists Breanna Mendell, Nicole Berg, and Kate Cooney, Master of Education Thomas Passano, Special Education Teacher Sarah McDemus, and OTR/L Occupational Therapist Alexa Howell. The program is rated 5 out of 5 based on 5-star Google reviews.
Parent reviews describe weekly outdoor camps, nature-based OT groups, forest adventure groups, and outdoor camps where children participate in activities such as climbing trees and quiet time with therapy dogs. Parents report weekly feedback and session recaps that are saved digitally, parent/coaching calls, and home program guidance from staff including Kim and Cara. Testimonials from parents such as Maura Bell, Maureen Rosenplanter, Sarah Allen, Katie P. D'Entremont, ViVi Pierce, and Jamie Barber describe their children’s experiences with Explore Pediatric Therapy over periods ranging from months to several years. The program states that it proudly serves surrounding South Shore towns including Marshfield, MA, as well as Hanover, Norwell, Milton, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Pembroke, Plymouth, Whitman, Hanson, Kingston, Middleboro, and Carver.
Last updated January 26, 2026.
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