My Occupational Therapy Services:
As a healthcare profession which holistically supports clients, groups and communities to prevent, promote, develop, regain & maintain the skills, routines, and adaptations needed to engage in meaningful daily activities of life, I offer a variety of services to support these goals for littles, birth through 6 years of age, alongside their caregivers.
Occupational Therapy
Evaluations &
Nature-Based Treatment
Wellness Programs:
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Weekly Play Groups
Monthly Enrichment Programs
In-Services
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Educational opportunities
​Upcoming Events
Sat, Oct 26Moir Park, Bloomington (gazebo area)Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMoir Park, Bloomington (gazebo area), 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
About
Hi, I'm Amber Scherkenbach, M.S. OTR/L
Welcome to Momma Earth, where deep grounded connections can be created to grow from.
As an occupational therapist and momma to two littles, I can deeply empathize with the complexities that naturally come in a family of unique individuals.
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I want to help you understand your child, follow their interests & have compassion for your own sensory processing and nervous system states while finding more grounded and present joy in your every day life.
What Empowered
Parents Say
"This was the first play gathering we’ve gone to that didn’t end in tears or a meltdown for my daughter!"
-Dana
"My family gained a lot of knowledge and take aways in a short amount of time. Amber has so much to offer and did her best to supply us with everything she could in our time together. She was so helpful and opened my eyes to opportunities in play with my 2 year old. How to connect more and offer him (and me) emotional regulation and nervous system support. Today we were hopping around the house like rabbits and I just appreciated the extra movement it gave me + my son was laughing and having so much fun with me. Way better than me just walking around and missing a connection opportunity"
-Anna
"Amber worked with my son when he was around 10 months old and having trouble tolerating time on his tummy and a resistance to crawling. She came to our home and was able to work with us in an environment where my son felt completely comfortable. She got to watch him in that environment and assess where he was struggling.
She gave great recommendations for what my husband and I could work on with him in between visits. She explained things very clearly and celebrated all the things he was able to do. I am so proud to say that he now spends lots of time sleeping on his tummy and is crawling!
We are so thankful for Amber’s treatment plan and the care she took when working with our son."
-Hannah
"My 5 month old son and I attended the mini nature camp and it was delightful and educational! My son experienced hands on attention and learning with touching different textures in nature, and I (as mom) learned how this helps his development. Amber was kind, patient, and seems to truly enjoy what she is doing!"
-Deanna
"Amber worked with me and my daughter when she was around 7 months old. My daughter was experiencing a lot of sensitivity and some gross motor delays related to her reflux. I found myself temporarily as a stay-at-home mom and was struggling to keep up and co-regulate with my baby who had big emotions.
Over six sessions with Amber, we worked on sensory processing and motor skills, and spent a lot of time outdoors, co-regulating and exploring the new sensory opportunities with grass, trees, etc.
Amber was always so gentle and respectful towards me and my baby. At the time, I was feeling very sensitive, just like my daughter, and it was extremely comforting to have someone like Amber come and show me new ways to support my baby and help her practice skills like tummy time and independent sitting. I never felt embarrassed when my baby cried or refused the activities; Amber was always there to support us through the tough moments even if that meant we spent the whole session co-regulating.
I am so grateful to have found Amber. She has a vastly different approach to more traditional therapists we have since worked with at big institution clinics. She is full of sensitivity, empathy, a love of nature, and tons of professional skill and knowledge. I would highly recommend Amber for a wide variety of unique needs for infants or children. A great OT and momma!"
-Stephanie