PEDIATRIC OT MIAMI - PLAY2LEARN PLANT2GROW
Helping children, families, and individuals grow stronger, calmer, and more connected through play-based occupational therapy and soulful mindfulness with plants.
We turn therapy into a ritual, mindfulness into fun and help families feel calmer, and more connected, right from the rhythm of home.
I don’t just bring occupational therapy into your home, I bring presence, clarity, and a new way of moving through the day.
Together, we’ll support regulation, connection, and growth in a way that actually fits your life and family rhythm.
You’re doing everything you can to support your child, but daily life still feels harder than it should.
Whether you’re navigating toddler meltdowns, challenges with focus and emotional regulation, or everyday tasks that feel harder than they should, daily life can still feel overwhelming.
Your child struggles to sit still, follow directions, or manage their emotions.
Fine motor tasks like using utensils, drawing, or buttoning shirts are harder than they should be.
You’re not sure if it’s sensory, behavioral, developmental,or maybe just their personality,but deep down, you know they need more support.
You’ve tried routines, rewards, tips from Instagram… maybe even therapy sessions that didn’t quite stick.
What’s missing is support that meets you where you are. In your home. In your real-life rhythm.
You want to help your child feel confident, calm, and capable. You want to feel more grounded as a parent.You want to stop second-guessing everything.
That’s what I help with and it starts today.
The values
Playfulness
We meet children through movement, imagination, and joy. Therapy should feel like fun with a purpose.
Intuition
We trust the energy of the moment and the body’s wisdom. From sensory cues to planting prompts, we move with intention.
Compassion
Every child, parent, elder, or participant is met with presence and care. No pressure. No perfection.
Ritual
Whether it’s a morning routine or a simple ritual, we believe small intentional actions change lives.
Wholeness
Healing isn’t just about progress—it’s about integration. We work with mind, body, and spirit.
- My approach is rooted in your real life,your home, your routines, and your child’s unique rhythm.
- I work with your family, not just on your child.
- That means hands-on therapy that’s engaging and playful for kids,and full of practical support for parents.
- I don’t hand you a checklist and leave you to figure it out. I stay with you, step by step, to find what actually works in your space, your schedule, and your season of life.
- We focus on building everyday skills in everyday moments likebrushing teeth, zipping jackets, handling transitions,with tools that feel doable, not overwhelming.
- You don’t have to change everything. We start to plant seeds where you are, and grow from there.
Here’s what makes me different
Play2Learn Services
Occupational therapy support primarily for kids and teens, with an approach that can also support individuals across different ages, right where it matters most: home.
In-Home Occupational Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to your child’s or family’s unique needs. I support motor development, emotional regulation, focus, and independence through play, movement, and real-life tasks.
Parent Coaching
Because therapy doesn’t end when the session does. We’ll work together to create simple strategies you can use throughout the day,without adding more stress to your plate.
Sensory Schedules + Daily Routines
Custom sensory schedules and realistic daily routines built specifically for nervous system needs, whether in children or other individuals needing structured support You’ll get clear tools that support regulation throughout the day,at home, school, or both.
School Support & Collaboration
We partner with schools to support carryover, classroom accommodations, and teacher communication,so everyone on your child’s team is working together.
Plant2Grow by @lasucculenta Services: Workshops & Mindfulness with plants
Planting classes that mix creativity, intention + growthfor adults, teams, communities, and dreamers of all ages.
Vision planter workshops
START NOWCreate a vision board on a planter while learning how to plant your dreams with intention. This hands-on experience blends creative expression, reflection, and the law of attraction. All ages are welcome but these are typically for teens and adults.
Team-Building & Private Events
START NOWWe bring the supplies, the guidance, and the vibe. You bring your people. These playful, memorable planting sessions are perfect for corporate groups, birthdays, or special celebrations.
One-on-One Private Planting Sessions
START NOWPersonalized sessions designed to support healing, manifestation, or simply time to reconnect through planting. Great for adults, teens, or kids needing focused support or creative reflection.
Group Planting + Manifestation Classes
START NOWLearn how to use plants as a tool for clarity, self-trust, and personal growth. From intention planting to Abuela’s watering ritual, our classes help you connect to something deeper,without the pressure.
Download my quick guide
Adding a Plant in the Money Section of Your Home
Discover how to find your home’s money corner, choose the right plant, and set an intention for financial growth. This simple, uplifting ritual can help connect your environment with your goals for abundance.
Erika Valdés – A pediatric occupational therapist, former elementary school teacher, and holistic practitioner working primarily with children while supporting individuals across different life stages.
With over 15 years of experience helping children and families thrive.
I created Play2Learn Plant2Grow to bring together the two worlds that have shaped my life’s work: child development and nature-based healing. Through in-home OT sessions, parent coaching, and planting workshops, I help people grow strong minds, strong bodies, and strong roots, one playful, intentional moment at a time.
Whether I’m guiding a toddler through sensory play, co-creating a custom vision planter with a teen, or leading a planting ritual for a corporate team, my work is always rooted in presence, connection, and a little bit of magic.
Fun fact: I love turning vintage treasures into planters and teaching Abuela-inspired watering rituals that remind us healing doesn’t have to be hard, it can be slow, soulful, and sustainable.
Testimonials
“We’ve worked with Erika since my son was in kindergarten, and now that he’s in fifth grade, we can truly see the long-term impact of her work. Even after meeting all of his occupational therapy goals, Erika remains an invaluable part of our family’s support system. Her presence continues to benefit our child and our home in ways that go far beyond therapy.”
Katherine M.
“I truly value when Erika comes into my classroom using the push-in model. Observing her strategies in real time helps me better understand my students and gives me techniques I can continue using even when she’s not present. Erika brings a positive, grounding energy into the classroom that is always appreciated and often very much needed.”
Mrs. A | Classroom Teacher
“Having Erika work with our son in our home has been a wonderful learning experience for our entire family. Watching her work with him has helped us better understand his needs and given us tools we use daily. Our son is highly engaged during sessions and truly enjoys his time with her.”
Kaite F
“Working with Erika has been transformative for our family. Through her creative and intentional approach, our child grew not only in skills but in confidence and connection. Even after goals were met, the value of Erika’s work continued to unfold. She supports children in a way that strengthens the entire family.”
Gus
Whether you’re supporting a sensory-seeking toddler, navigating parenting with more intention, or craving space to reconnect with yourself, this is where rooted growth begins.
Through therapy, play, and ritual, we’ll create little moments of magic.
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