The PRIME Feeding Method
A five-element clinical framework for feeding

Feeding that works.
Babies who thrive.

The PRIME Feeding Method transforms how clinicians assess and treat infant and paediatric feeding — and gives families the answers, clarity, and support they deserve.

Developed by Dr Justin Roche MB ChB, FRCPCH, FRCPI, IBCLC  ·  Kate Roche MSc, MCSP, IBCLC

Is your baby PRIMED to feed? ·
Choose your path
For parents & families

Is my baby
struggling to feed?

Signs of feeding difficulty are often missed or dismissed. PRIME gives families access to a rigorous, structured assessment and a clear path to support — whether your baby is breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or moving to solids.

For clinicians

Elevate your
clinical practice

The PRIME framework gives you a structured, evidence-informed approach to feeding assessment and intervention. PRIME-trained clinicians become the trusted referral destination for families in their region.

The five elements

What makes PRIME different

P
Parent
regulation
R
Readiness
I
Isoalign
M
Motor
patterning
E
Embody
For parents & families

Is your baby PRIMED to feed?

A clinically-informed parent guide to understanding your baby's feeding readiness across all five PRIME elements — and beyond.

P
Parent
regulation
R
Readiness
I
Isoalign
M
Motor
patterning
E
Embody
D
Default

Default — optimal feeding becomes your baby's natural, automatic pattern.

1,000+
patients treated
annually at NTTC
17+
years dedicated
clinical experience
7
IBCLCs across
the NTTC team
Int’l
Bali · Florida
Switzerland 2026–27
The founders
KR
Kate Roche
MSc, Chartered Physiotherapist · IBCLC
Paediatric Feeding Therapist
Clinical Director, NTTC  ·  Co-founder, PRIME
JR
Dr Justin Roche
MB ChB, FRCPCH, FRCPI, IBCLC
Consultant Paediatrician
Medical Director, NTTC  ·  Co-founder, PRIME