Welcome to Nurture Now
educating and empowering parents and caregivers to better understand their little ones + create meaningful connections with them
– all as an initiative to shape today’s children into confident, independent, thriving adults of tomorrow
My name is Alisa Doshi and I am an occupational therapist, passionate educator & coach, child development nerd, loving wife, fun aunt, loyal friend, fitness lover, arts & crafts hobbyist, world traveler, and dessert & coffee enthusiast - just to name a few favorites of the many titles that I hold!
Hi there!
Education
B.S. in Public Health Science from University of California, Irvine
M.S. in Occupational Therapy from New York University
Are you…
Interested in learning more about your child’s developing brain and body?
Overwhelmed with the vast amounts of information online regarding sensory processing, feeding, self-care, play, and motor skills?
Looking to learn and understand age-appropriate expectations regarding your child’s skills and development?
Seeking creative and fun ideas to promote more learning opportunities for your child?
Desiring to connect with your child on a deeper level while doing what they love most – playing?
Hoping to create a home and environment that fosters independence?
If so, I can help! I would love to work with you and your family.
I understand that parents want the best for their children, but there are real-life constraints and demands related to balancing work and household responsibilities. My goal is to support you within those boundaries and set you up for success. Nurture Now will serve as your toolkit, offering practical strategies and ideas based on occupational therapy practices that you can easily integrate into your busy routine. It’s designed to help you help your child develop essential skills for success across all areas of their life. This is an investment not only in your child's future, but also in your relationship with them.
What people are saying
Alisa is very knowledgeable about child development and clearly an experienced occupational therapist. Her sessions helped improve our baby’s sensory and motor development and inspired us to think more creatively as parents. Our baby was exposed to fun new activities and experiences that he loved every second of, all in the comfort of our living room. It was a joy seeing his eyes light up while he was learning new things. We credit Alisa’s advice and play exercises for our baby starting to crawl earlier than he would have otherwise. Alisa was able to confidently answer all our questions about meeting milestones and also provided reassurance for the things we felt “behind on.” She took the time to explain the theory behind her advice, which was quite valuable to understand. It was incredibly helpful to have a knowledgeable professional educate us on early childhood development and evidence-based strategies and give us recommendations on how to better guide him. We strongly recommend Alisa to any parents looking to give their baby a strong start in their cognitive and motor development.
— Priya and Anuj, parents of 1
I’m so happy to have been introduced to Nurture Now. Alisa’s method of teaching combined with practical examples helped me learn to implement the skills needed to allow my child to thrive. The sessions were to the point and not overwhelming with information. I was taught how I can teach my son to enhance his fine motor movements with things I already have around the house! I loved how the sessions were customizable to my child’s needs. Don’t hesitate to purchase these session packages! Thank you for all your help, Alisa!
— Farisha, mom of 2
Explore what we offer
Discover and dive into a range of child development topics with our customizable virtual sessions! Participate from the comfort of home at your convenience, designed to align with your family’s needs and interests.
Ready, Set, Grow: Promoting Independence with Daily Living Skills
Sensory Processing: Understanding Your Child’s World
The Power of Play: Nurturing Skills for Lifelong Learning
Little Hands, Big Skills: Supporting Fine Motor Development
Food Fun: Encouraging Exploration and Creativity
At Nurture Now, we provide valuable education and coaching to parents and caregivers using occupational therapy inspired principles and strategies to deepen their understanding of child development so that they can best support their children’s learning and growth. Nurture Now creates worthwhile and memorable experiences for families.
Contact Us
Interested in working together? Please share some information and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Alternatively, you can email us at nurturenowinc@gmail.com to schedule your free discovery call. We would love to chat with you!