Expert, compassionate support for children and families in their most tender seasons. Occupational therapy, feeding, lactation, and integrated early-childhood care, all under one roof.
We have created a space where collaborative pediatric care and family wellness come together to nurture your child's physical, emotional, and developmental health, and strengthen your confidence as a parent.
The New Years is more than a clinic. It is a sanctuary where families are seen, heard, and cared for. A place where your questions are welcome, your child's development is celebrated, and where your wellbeing matters too.
The early years are vulnerable for both children and parents. We lead with empathy, warmth, and nonjudgmental support at every touchpoint.
Parents face noise and uncertainty. We offer expert answers, integrated care, and clear guidance to help families feel empowered.
We bring together developmental experts, therapists, and pediatric specialists to support your child and your parenting, under one roof.
We do not just treat moments. We build relationships that support the journey of development, from birth through early childhood transitions.
Every child's path is unique, and every parent deserves support. Our services span pediatric therapy, feeding support, and family wellness, all under one roof.
Helping little hands, brains, and bodies grow through child-led, play-based therapy.
Our Feeding Foundations program supports confident, joyful eating from first latch to family table.
A precise, sedation-free CO2 laser release as part of our Integrated Oral Restrictions Journey.
Expert IBCLC lactation support, in the clinic and in your home, for every stage of feeding.
Strong Starts: sensory and motor milestone support from infancy through childhood.
Root-cause, evidence-informed naturopathic care for pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics.
One-on-one guidance from a pediatric occupational therapist, for home, school, and everyday life.
We make first visits feel safe, playful, and supported, so you and your child feel prepared and comfortable from the start. No referral needed.
We provide an itemized receipt for your insurance, and can point you to Ontario funding programs such as the Ontario Autism Program and Special Services at Home.
Book an evaluation or consultation through our secure Jane portal, any time. Have a question first? Send us a message or give us a call.
Occupational therapists, a pediatric dentist, lactation consultants, and a naturopathic doctor, collaborating so your family is supported under one roof.
Founder | Occupational Therapist
Kimberly has been an occupational therapist since 2012, earning both her Master’s and Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. She founded The New Years to give families the integrated, compassionate care she wished she had.
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist | Infant Oral Health Specialist
Dr. Grant is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and graduate of Boston University’s Dental and Pediatric Residency programs, with advanced training in infant oral restrictions including tongue- and lip-ties.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Suyin is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 19 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) | Registered Nurse
Tristan is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 17 years of experience in healthcare and 10 years in the community providing feeding support.
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Danielle Essel is a Naturopathic Doctor with specialized training in pregnancy, postpartum care, pediatrics, and neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD).
Calm, intentional spaces designed to help families feel safe, regulated, and ready to grow.
Connected expertise under one roof, play-based and evidence-informed therapy, and a team that supports your confidence as a parent too.
Occupational therapists, pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and more, working together, so that you do not have to navigate it alone.
Therapy is individualized to your child, evidence-based and trauma-informed, and guided by your family rhythms and routines.
Parenting is a journey, not a test. We support the whole family with tools and a safe space to ask the hard questions.
Registered care: Founder registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario · 5.0 ★ on Google (6 reviews)
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“These folks are fantastic, kind, compassionate, and highly efficient. You and your child will feel supported.”
The early years are vulnerable for both children and parents. We lead with empathy, warmth, and nonjudgmental support at every touchpoint.
Parents face noise and uncertainty. We offer expert answers, integrated care, and clear guidance to help families feel empowered.
We bring together developmental experts, therapists, and pediatric specialists to support your child and your parenting, under one roof.
From first hello to lasting progress. Family-centered, play-based, and guided by your rhythms. No referral needed to begin.
Book online or call. No referral needed to begin.
We get to know your child's and family's strengths and needs.
We meet to discuss results and recommendations together.
Play-based, child-led therapy with parent education and home strategies.
We collaborate with your caregivers and providers so progress feels supported.
From our clinic in Richmond Hill, with in-home lactation visits available across the Greater Toronto Area.
From booking and funding to what to bring. If you do not see your question, call us at (289) 212-9322.
No. You do not need a referral to access our services. However, some insurance companies do require a referral for services to be covered, so check with your insurance provider if they require a doctor’s referral.
You can book online any time through our secure Jane portal, or call us at (289) 212-9322. If you have a question first, send us a message through the contact page.
Occupational therapy, feeding therapy, tongue-tie and oral restrictions care, lactation support, developmental milestones support, naturopathic functional medicine, and parent consultations, all under one roof.
We care for the beginning: the full, formative years of childhood, from infants and toddlers through preschool-aged children, and we support parents and families too.
We do not direct bill to insurance providers and we do not take your insurance information. After your appointment we provide an itemized receipt with everything you need to submit your claim for reimbursement.
Several Ontario programs may be available, including the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), Special Services at Home (SSAH), Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), the Infant and Child Development Program (ICDP), and Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children.
We are at 556 Edward Ave, Unit 71 in Richmond Hill, in the corner of the plaza next to Rx Source. We have two reserved spots marked Reserved Unit 71, plus any non-reserved numbered spaces.
It depends on the type of evaluation. Our Preparing for Your Visit page lists exactly what to bring and what to expect for feeding, lactation, developmental, and oral restriction appointments.
Send us a message and we will be in touch. Ready to begin? Reserve an evaluation or consultation online through our Jane portal, any time. No referral needed.
