Holistic therapeutic approach

I am a California licensed occupational therapist holding a master’s degree in occupational therapy with a range of expertise in pediatric therapeutic intervention.

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As well as cultivating a thriving private practice, I have enjoyed teaching as an adjunct professor in pediatric clinical practice at my alma mater, Samuel Merritt University for the last 8 years and have recently become a consultant for Leiya, a family centered health care practice in Berkeley.

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My private practice reflects 24 years of experience with children who have sensory processing, learning and/or motor challenges. I have received training in the following treatment modalities:

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●  Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

●  Advanced Mentored Clinician in Sensory Processing Disorder, Level 1 from STAR Institute

●  Therapeutic Listening (TL)

●  DIR® and DIRFloortime®

●  Perceptual Enrichment Program (PEP)

●  Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD)

●  Visual/Vestibular assessment and treatment

●  Neuro-Sensory-Motor Reflex Integration (MNRI)

●  Bal-A-Vis-X

●  Brain Gym

●  Various handwriting interventions including Handwriting Without Tears

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As a practitioner, I strive to provide the highest level of competency and impactful, mindful therapeutic intervention for my clients. I specialize in designing programs and utilizing therapeutic play equipment and activities that make therapy fun and successful. Typical treatment sessions are based on sensory integration theory and practice.

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Sensory Integration therapy is child directed by design. The therapist sets up an environment to provide sensory experiences and opportunities (including vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile input) in order to help the child form adaptive responses, which help to integrate the sensations and facilitate brain development. The goal of this type of occupational therapy is to create the "just right challenge" to ensure the child feels successful, and not overwhelmed by challenges. Because sensory integration therapy is play-based, the child's specific interests and choices guide the selection of therapeutic activities.Therapeutic progress is measured by the child’s ability to function physically, emotionally and socially with more ease and confidence across multiple settings.