Early Child Development Praxis

Francesca Seegy, Early Childhood Development

Therapist-led baby development courses, workshops & private coaching · Zurich area

Francesca Seegy is a certified early childhood development therapist based in Zurich, offering science-backed, deeply personalised support for babies from birth to 12 months — and beyond. Her work combines two certified therapeutic methods (First-Step® and PäPKi®) with years of hands-on experience supporting families across Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. As a mother who navigated her own child's developmental challenges, she brings both professional expertise and genuine empathy to every session.

Her services range from small group courses and one-time topic workshops to private one-on-one coaching and a specialist programme for children with special needs.

Available in English, German, French, and Italian.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• New parents navigating the 0–12 month period and wanting to understand their baby's development
• Parents noticing something feels "off" — a baby who isn't rolling, crawling, or sleeping as expected
• Families with premature babies or children with specific diagnoses (Down syndrome, torticollis, hip dysplasia, reflux, sensory processing difficulties, and more)
• Parents who simply want expert, evidence-based support without waiting months for a referral

BABY DEVELOPMENT COURSES (group, 0–12 months)

These are the flagship offering — structured group courses divided into four age-based stages. Each course includes around four interactive classes covering motor development, sensory integration, and emotional well-being. Classes are offered at various locations across Zurich, and one-on-one versions can take place at your home.

0–3 months: From Womb to World The early weeks can feel like a whirlwind. This course helps new parents understand their newborn's signals — from sleep and soothing to carrying and choosing the right baby gear. Perfect for parents who have just come home and feel a little lost.

3–6 months: Building the Foundations Covers the first stages of motor and sensory development with practical, science-based tools parents can use from day one. Suitable from pregnancy onwards.

6–9 months: Movement, Communication & Sensory Play As babies become more active and curious, this course supports crucial milestones including crawling, early communication, and sensory development — all through play and connection.

9–12 months: From Standing to Stepping Focused on the transition to toddlerhood. Learn how to support physical milestones, emotional development, and daily routines as your baby becomes increasingly independent.

SINGLE-TOPIC WORKSHOPS

Prefer to focus on one specific challenge? These standalone workshops each tackle a single developmental topic. Attend one or several, no commitment required.

• Baby Sleep — understanding sleep for both baby and parent wellbeing
• Balance System — the foundation for movement, coordination, and body awareness
• Communication — reading pre-verbal cues and building the groundwork for language from birth
• Eating — sensory readiness, motor coordination, posture, and a healthy relationship with food
• Sensory System — how babies process the world around them, and how to support that process
• Tummy Time — why it matters, how to introduce it gently, and how to make it enjoyable

PRIVATE COACHING (1-on-1 and semi-private)

For parents who want deeper, fully personalised support — or whose baby needs more focused attention than a group setting allows.

Private Baby Development Session Completely tailored to your baby's current stage. Sessions cover anything from newborn reflexes to rolling, crawling, or eating. Particularly recommended for premature babies and those with specific challenges such as torticollis, hip dysplasia, reflux, or sleep difficulties. You'll leave with a practical plan, hands-on techniques, and genuine peace of mind.

Semi-Private Session (2–3 families) For two or three families with babies at a similar stage. You get the benefit of personalised guidance in a cosy, relaxed setting — plus the support of other parents going through the same thing.

RISE & RUN® — SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMME

A dedicated private programme for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or complex needs. Francesca developed this programme partly from her own experience supporting her son, combining the First-Step®, Feldenkrais, PäPKi®, and PEKiP® methods.

Conditions supported include: Down syndrome, premature birth and NICU transitions, low muscle tone, neurological conditions, autism spectrum conditions, sensory processing difficulties, feeding challenges, and more.

How it works:

• An initial full assessment and family consultation
• A personalised development plan designed around your child's specific history and home environment
• Two intensive therapy blocks per year (each block: 30 hours over 5 days, plus a 10-hour follow-up support package available in-person or online)
• Sessions held either at your home or at the Zurich studio
• Daily feedback and hands-on parent coaching throughout The programme is available to families across Europe and is designed around one core belief: that parents, given the right tools, become their child's most powerful therapists.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Francesca is a certified PäPKi® therapist registered with the EMR (ErfahrungsMedizinisches Register). This means sessions may be reimbursable through Swiss supplementary health insurance — check with your provider.
• Classes are available in multiple locations across the Zurich area, or at your home for private sessions.