I was sadly unimpressed by Oak Bloom OT. We took my 3yo for an based on a recommendation from…read more school and were able to get an appt the next week with a very new OT (less than a year in practice). She was friendly but when we arrived she immediately said, bye to me and asked me to wait outside. I felt this was very strange and since being at a new OT center, have learned it is not typical to separate a young child (3yo) from their caregiver right from the start. However, I stayed outside and felt my son was safe there. When we met to discuss her findings the meeting was just a disaster. She had nothing prepared, she just read from her clinical notes (which we had already seen), didn't go over the sensory profile results, couldn't give a straight answer on anything we asked, and we ended up having to lead the meeting and set next steps. We changed OTs that afternoon. I understand being new in the health care field, as I have been there myself. But with proper oversight these kind of meetings that completely destroy any trust or confidence that was built can be avoided. A few more practical items: - parking is on the street which is fairly easy in the mornings - the stairwell to get up to the office is very narrow and dark, and my son immediately was like, uh no. - they won't provide any ICD coding (even functional) so you can't submit for insurance reimbursement. Overall it was a waste of money for us, unfortunately. I'm very glad other parents have had so much better experiences for their little ones!

Lee-Anne and are her team are AMAZING! We have been seeing her for OT for our 5 year old for over a…read moreyear and it has helped so much with her emotional regulation and sensory processing issues and overall emotional health. Lee-Anne is warm and understanding and truly loves what she does. If you're struggling with your kid and aren't sure what next steps could be, chat with Lee-Anne and see if OT is a good fit!

At last I am sitting down to write this long overdue review for Bettina. We have been working with…read moreBettina since my daughter has been 22 months old, and she is now 4.5 years old. From our very first interaction and assessment, to our now sessions that have gone virtual, Bettina continues to impress me with her vast knowledge and creative techniques which has translated to immense improvements for our daughter. Bettina also provides a holistic perspective and keeps in mind my daughter's other occupational and physical therapeutic needs, as well as her speech/language goals. Even in this chaotic time of COVID, Bettina has gone the extra mile to make her sessions with my daughter fun and engaging. As an example, she keeps my 4 year old child 100% engaged in virtual sessions for 45 mins straight. Those of you with children (with or without IEPs) understand that this is a near impossible task that Bettina manages to handle with ease....but the truth is that Bettina spends a lot of time thinking of creative ways to keep her engaged! Additionally, our family has always felt incredibly supported by Bettina as we navigate the IEP system. She has taken the time to train my nanny as well as provide exercises for us to do at home. Finally, my daughter absolutely ADORES Bettina and looks forward to 'play' time with her each and every week. If that isn't the greatest endorsement, I don't know what is! Thank you so much Bettina!!

Dr. Bettina Larroude worked with my toddler age son every week for more than one year. She was…read moreprofessional, patient, detail oriented, incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and my son was excited to get to see her every week. Bettina used multiple techniques (including play based therapy) to help my son with total communication in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Her office and work/play room is very inviting and is well equipped with many toys, games and books for all ages to make the therapeutic learning fun and engaging. Highly recommended!

Sadiya has graciously offered her time and experience, consulting with our family. She has years…read moreof experience as a pediatric occupational therapist both within in the complex navigation of school system and home support. She prides herself on providing thorough consultations, taking into account the entire individual and their family. We would not be able to navigate the complexity of meeting a child's needs in an environment, time where many individuals focus solely on behavior, and do not chase the why behind the "behavior". Sadiya has provided her expertise numerous times over the past year with regard to meeting sensory needs for our child and offering very helpful tips to provide a more sensory aware home and happier, more loving experience that truly meets the whole child. Sadiya is truly a one of a kind individual who radiates love for every single child and family member she comes in contact with. Hands down, her expertise, experience, attention to detail is invaluable. If you're looking for a private OT that can truly encompass the whole child, taking into account cultural, neurological differences, reach out to her.

Sadyia is wonderful! We started OT with her last month and what a difference compared to other OTs…read more Sadyia is the kindest, sweetest, most engaging, caring and competent OT we've ever had. I wish all the other therapists in Tommy's life were like her. I recommend her to everyone. Our child is twice exceptional and what a difference in his balance and coordination since working with her. I'd recommend Sadyia to anyone's child. If there were 6 stars I would pick that as a choice.

I am so thankful that my friend recommended to me shortly after I gave birth to my son earlier this…read moreyear. Jennifer facilitates the weekly meetings by providing thoughtful insights, a great deal of compassion and understanding, and has such a tremendously kind demeanor that everyone cannot help but feel heard, supported and truly cared for. In addition to the amazing space that Jennifer creates in the group, it is also so nice to be able to connect with other women who are at the same stage of life. I have found such an incredible community of new moms through this group and can tell we will be connected for years to come. Jennifer's dedication to providing a warm and loving space for women at a particularly vulnerable stage of the human experience is an absolute gift. Thank you for all that you do! I strongly recommend Support Group for Mothers to any pregnant folks in the East Bay!

I joined a support group with Jennifer when my baby was 3 months old and it was the single best…read morething I've done since becoming a mother. I had no idea how much I would appreciate finding such a supportive community of mothers to learn and grow with. Jennifer is compassionate and kind, supportive and non-judgmental, and makes sure everyone feels welcome and accepted. I think of her as the mother of mothers. She's a wealth of knowledge and can be so, so helpful if you have any child-rearing questions. Joining a support group wasn't just good for me as a mom, but has also been wonderful for my daughter who has been growing up in a loving community of mothers, fathers, and babies who all look out for each other and help each other through struggles. I can't say what the future holds, but I believe we have found a circle of friends for life. I would also like to add since I read another reviewer who said she felt alienated for not breastfeeding, that this is FAR from my experience and very hard for me to believe. Jennifer has actively supported many mothers who couldn't breastfeed for different reasons or who struggled with breastfeeding. She supported me when I went through struggles with low-milk supply and was the first person to suggest and make me feel comfortable with supplementing with formula. That was a life-changer for me and my baby and I'm so grateful to Jennifer for helping me to navigate that decision. Much to my disappointment, my baby also weaned from the breast early, and again, it was so helpful to have Jennifer's encouraging words and support through that difficult time.

I started seeing Jessica 6 weeks after the birth of my second daughter. She was able to educate me,…read morediagnose me and get me back to my goals with exercises that fit in my life. I am incredibly grateful for Jessica and recommend her to anyone postpartum experiencing any pelvic issues goes!

Jessica is fantastic! I had spent years trying to figure out the cause of my pain and within 3…read moremonths Jessica gave me the validation, confidence, and tools to address it. She is wonderful to work with and incredibly supportive throughout the process. I now don't experience pain and I know that if I ever do, I have a strategy to mitigate it. If you know you need a pelvic floor therapist, definitely choose Jessica. If you don't know you need a pelvic floor therapist, but think you might then I recommend calling her to talk through what you're experiencing. She might be the right person to help!

I booked an in-home visit with Molly a couple days after returning from the hospital. I was blown…read moreaway by her knowledge and attention to detail. My first feeding journey was rough and took about a month to get comfortable so I wanted to make sure I started in the right direction for my second. Molly helped significantly, within a few days after her visit I had feeding nailed down. She's such a joy to work with and was very thoughtful. Thank you Molly!!

I am so so so thankful for Molly…read more Our 4 month old was refusing the bottle and we had tried an assortment of strategies including several different types of bottles, timing, positions, etc and had pretty much given up on trying the bottle. We were truly at our wits end. Molly was able to quickly identify that our daughter has a high palate (the roof of her mouth is higher than normal), so holding the bottle normally wont touch the roof of her mouth which was causing her to get frustrated with the bottle. Molly showed us a simple positioning technique to add pressure so that the bottle nipple to touch the roof our baby's mouth and she will now take the bottle reliably! Such a huge huge relief. Thank you Molly!

I went to Nancy for treatment of DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis. She has a gentle, knowledgable…read moredemeanor, her treatment room is very comfortable, and I felt at ease immediately. I needed Myofascial release, and was happy to discover that it not only helped eliminate the pain, but also loosened and opened up my whole upper body. I felt taller and so much more loose and relaxed. I felt so good that I booked another session. That experience helped me feel great as well, and my wrists feel much better. I plan to continue to work with Nancy, because I am confident that her work will foster a growing comfort in my body. She is a real gem! Nancy has Advanced Training in: -Pain and Stress Reduction -Myofascial Release -Craniosacral Therapy -Visceral Manipulation -Resolution of Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Fluent in Spanish Treatment table accommodates pregnancy Mobile: 510-334-3030 sabintherapy@gmail.com

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nancy. She is a caring, committed therapist and an…read moreexpert in multiple treatment methods. She helps me tremendously with chronic back, knee and ankle pain and with RSI issues in my arms. Since seeing her I have been able to increase the flexibility I lost in my lower legs after an ankle reconstruction and I'm actually able to safely walk stairs and inclines after years of feeling like I would fall at any moment. If you are experiencing any kind of skeletal-muscular issues, you could not do better than going to see Nancy.

Debbie did an excellent job with our son, helping him learn to write beautifully. He looked forward…read moreto each session and made progress very quickly. She has a way of making learning fun. Highly recommend working with Debbie.

Debbie was a wonderful OT to our little one ! Although we…read moreonly had a short amount of time with her(due to my son turning 3 and transitioning to preschool program) she helped him achieve a lot of his goals We continue at home with everything we learned from her and all the information she gave us to help our child succeed