Sadiya
Hello families! My name is Sadiya. I am an Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of experience working with clients across the age spectrum. I received my Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy in Mumbai, India and then moved across the globe to USA to practice Occupational Therapy. I received my Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from SJSU. I have enjoyed practicing in a variety of settings; working with children and older adults has been my favorites so far. I consider myself to be a life-long student and have taken multiple certifications to further my knowledge in Occupational Therapy that is neuro-affirming. I am passionate about the super power of Occupational Therapy and thoroughly enjoy being a clinician. I believe strongly in collaborating with my patients and their loved ones to create achievable goals that are meaningful to them and improve their quality of life. When I am not brain storming a meaningful intervention with a client, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, reading and being silly!
Jamie
My Name is Jamie, and I am a trauma-informed occupational therapist. I have dedicated my career in occupational therapy to working with children and families in both school-basedand in private practice. I believe therapy should be neurodivergent-affirming, relationship-based, respectful, child-centered, strength-based, and above all honors what is meaningful to the child.
I am entering my 8th year as an occupational therapist. Prior to becoming an OT I worked over a decade long careerin respiratory therapy, working in critical care environments from neonates across the lifespan. I completed my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and went on to earn my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University.
Through my personal experiences living with sensory processing differences coupled with myprevious career in high stress trauma environments which led me to be very passionate aboutmental health, sensory integration, neurodevelopment, and the resilience that is born through meaningful relationships. I believe in the power of collaboration with families and those who support them, and the importance of children feeling safe and seen in their learning environments and community.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, cultural dancing and singing, and all things outdoors in nature.
Aida
Hi, I am Aida. I am an Occupational Therapist with a doctorate from Samuel Merritt University.
I love getting to know each child I work with as a unique individual and celebrating their strengths and successes along the way. I find joy in engaging through play—it’s one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I've called the East Bay home for over 10 years and enjoy spending time traveling to new places and exploring the outdoors with my growing family.
Emma
Emma has worked with the pediatric population in many capacities prior to pursuing a second career as an Occupational Therapist. She spent 20 years in Seattle working as a preschool teacher, dance teacher, children’s choreographer, and nanny before getting her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. In the Bay Area, she has provided occupational therapy services in both the pediatric clinic and school settings, working with kids with a variety of diagnoses including ADHD, Selective Mutism, Behavioral and Anxiety Disorders, and Autism, as well as kids with a wide range of sensory and social/emotional challenges, and motor skill differences. She helped with the development and the procurement of funding for an afterschool program for public school students in the Sacramento area targeting self-regulation and handwriting skills to address learning loss challenges due to COVID related to school closures. Emma combines her background in dance and teaching with her OT training and experience to help children and their families meet their goals through creative, individualized, and play-based therapy.
In her free time, Emma is passionate about the performing arts (especially musical theater), spending time with family, laughing, hiking, and eating good food.