What if sleep, feeding struggles, and behavioral changes all traced back to how a child breathes? In this episode of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS, Dr. Nancy O’Hara speaks with pediatric occupational therapist Bri Kurcsak about why airway health, tongue function, and sleep quality are often the missing pieces in children struggling with regulation, eating, and recovery.

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About the Guest:

Bri Kurcsak, MS, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 19 years of clinical experience and advanced training in infant and child feeding, pediatric pelvic floor therapy, sensory-motor development, and wellness related to nutrition and sleep. She is the founder and lead clinician of Flourish Carolina, a pediatric private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she provides integrative, whole-child care for children and families.

Bri lectures nationally for organizations including MAPS and TACA and is deeply committed to interdisciplinary education and collaboration. She has served as adjunct faculty and continues teaching future occupational therapists while helping providers and families better understand the critical role of airway, sleep, and feeding in pediatric healing.

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Website: https://www.flourishcarolinaot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curious_fork/

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Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP, FMAPS

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