Theraplay LA

05/09/2023

03/12/2022

I’m a Los Angeles native who attended Loyola Marymount University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in studio arts.
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My insatiable curiosity with the mind-body connection since childhood led me to the field of occupational therapy. I graduated from the top-ranked University of Southern California in 2011 with a Master's Degree and completed a Doctorate with a teacher's aid scholarship in 2012.
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My curiosity has led me to pursue advanced studies in:
- Sensory processing and a "SIPT" certification
- Training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)
- Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME)
- Handwriting without Tears
- Integrated Learning Systems (ILS).
- Advanced practice in swallowing assessment, evaluation, or intervention
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Cranial Nerve Integration
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I help kids with sensory-based behavioral challenges, feeding difficulties, and post tongue-tie release. I have become one of the go-to practitioners for cases where others struggled to make progress. And the learning never stops! I continue to evolve as a clinician through advanced courses and practical experience.
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My work isn’t just for families in the Los Angeles community. I’ve cultivated a global perspective by serving international families in Los Angeles who are seeking specialized care, consulting for families abroad, and traveling to provide direct support and education to families and schools.
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03/02/2022

After months of planning, construction, and meticulous attention to detail, we're so pleased to announce that Theraplay LA is back and better than ever! Our completely revamped website has been specially designed to provide you all of the tools and information you need to better understand your child and make an informed decision about their care while our new space has been carefully crafted to maximize the therapeutic value your child gets from each session. Complete with a rock wall, zipline, monkey bars, ball pit, swings, and a seemingly endless supply of crafts and games and some especially talented COTAs and OTs, your child's time at Theraplay LA will be help them learn and grow in a nurturing, fun environment. We can't wait to see even more smiling faces here!