Alissa O'Keefe examining toddlers gums.

Holistic support for your whole family

How can we help?

Our team of Allied Health Professionals and Support Staff are here to help your family Thrive.

Whether you’re having trouble with sleep, behavioural concerns or feeding, Thrive Health can assist you with your unique parenting journey.

Consisting of experienced and qualified health practitioners including Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants, Advanced Holistic IBCLC Lactation Consultants, Orofacial Myologist /Myofunctional Therapists, Feeding Therapist, Integrative Nutritionist, Early Childhood Educators, and a Postpartum Doula, our team can support you in many aspects of your parenting concerns, with compassion at the forefront of our service.

We can also support solutions for adults experiencing snoring, tongue tie or other oral issues, food allergies and intolerance, gut health and IBS, reflux, or ear, nose or throat concerns through our integrative team approach.

If you’re ready to take the first steps to total body wellness, please reach out for a chat with our friendly administrative staff.

Alissa O'Keefe from Thrive Health

About Thrive Health

My name is Alissa and I am an experienced holistic Lactation Consultant, Orofacial Myologist and Nutritionist working with families and individuals worldwide. I founded Thrive Health to help people thrive, not just survive. 

Whether you’re having breastfeeding issues, food allergy reactions, sleeping troubles, or need an orofacial myologist, I’m here to help.

I pride myself on providing fully individualised clinical services informed by my thorough assessments to identify and achieve your goals. I work with clients on a range of aims, which may include improving oral function, nasal breathing, tongue resting posture, jaw space, nutrition, diet, dental health, swallowing function, functional immunity, and full muscle mobility to allow for optimal sleeping, eating, drinking and brain function.

Why Work With Me

  • My background and studies paved the way for my meticulous, science-based approach. Having studied all over the world, I have sourced the most accurate, well-researched information in order to be the best possible consultant for you. My clients can benefit from my commitment to lifelong learning and my desire to keep up with all research and practise advances in my field and related fields.

  • I am a committed lifelong learner and am humble in my quest for keeping my skills and knowledge up-to-date constantly. I have presented at conferences all over the world as a professional Lactation Consultant and Myofunctional Therapist. I am also a published author across various fields and am a professional mentor for student IBCLC Lactation Consultants.

  • I have a broad network of expert practitioners and I aim to understand your needs in detail before I refer you to work with other providers. I will also collaborate with your other healthcare providers to create the best care plan for your goals. I always seek to learn from other health practitioners to supplement my knowledge. I provide only the most appropriate and well-matched referrals for your individual needs.

  • I'm not here to gaslight you as 'just a new mum'. I listen to your lived experience and real life needs. I prioritise my clients above all else.

    My clients always receive the time and energy they deserve. As a loving mother and a heart-centred practitioner, skilled in analysis, I will always prioritise your needs, make space for you, and analyse and problem-solve your issues until I come up with the best possible solution FOR YOU, not just the easiest.

  • “Alissa is incredible, she should be considered a national treasure. Do not hesitate to book a consultation with her, I guarantee you will breathe a sigh of relief walking away with a newfound confidence in your journey. Our family is forever grateful to have picked up the phone that day.”

    Paris K.

  • “I cannot recommend Alissa enough. Alissa has multifaceted knowledge in all things breast and bottle feeding, ties, weaning, development, oral function, nutrition and more. The level of expertise is worlds above. Alissa deep dives into your issues and comes up with practical solutions in a gentle and nurturing way. I'm so thankful we saw Alissa. My doctor actually said that "Alissa saved your baby's life" and without going into the complexity of the situation I 100% agree.”

    Rosalie E.

  • “After 4 months of breastfeeding frustrations, I had actually given up when I was referred to Alissa for her expertise in oral function. We learnt more in one call about our little girls feeding issues than we had since she was born. Even virtually, Alissa picked up on nuances that nobody else had. I have renewed hope, and we will continue to work with Alissa with this bub and any future ones!”

    Amy O

  • “I am feeling absolutely relieved to have found Alissa - we are finally in the right hands. Alissa discovered what no one else had in 4 months and multiple appointments with other “professionals”. I walked away and I cried, I felt so relieved and supported and finally someone had listened to me. I recommend Alissa to everyone. It's worth booking a consult with her, I can assure you. Thank you Alissa for all that you do.”

    Jess R.

  • “Alissa saved our sleep! She saved our sanity actually! She honestly transformed our life by finding the real cause of our night waking. My friend suggested her because Alissa had helped cure their son's tummy upset and snoring. I wish I found her with my first children!”

    Sarah F

Ready To Get Started?

If you’re ready to finally solve your loved one’s sleep, digestion, behaviour, oral function or feeding, get in contact today.

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Sleep • Eat • Breathe • Learn • Regulate • Thrive •