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, giving 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 Feeding Method for babies 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
Presence
R
Readiness
I
Isoalign
M
Mapping
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
Presence
R
Readiness
I
Isoalign
M
Mapping
E
Embody
D
Default

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

1,000+
patients treated
annually at NTTC
16+
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