Occupational Therapy

 

Inpatient Services 725 Welch Road 3rd Floor Palo Alto, CA  94304   Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm    Inpatient appointments: (650) 497-8218  Inpatient fax (referrals): (650) 497-8491

Outpatient Services 321 Middlefield Road Suite 130 Menlo Park, CA 94025   Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-7:00 pm    Outpatient appointments: (650) 462-0234 Outpatient fax (referrals): (650) 462-0225

 

New Patients

Please complete this form English / Spanish (PDF) and bring it to your child's first physical or occupational therapy appointment.
 
 

Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy Services (OT) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital focus on the physical as well as the psychosocial needs of our pediatric patients. Areas OTs address include:

• Dysphagia/Swallowing disorder
• Upper extremity strength and range of motion
• Sensory integration
• Equipment needs assessment
• Endurance training and energy conservation
• Upper extremity splinting and casting
• Visual perceptual rehabilitation
• Relaxation and guided imagery for pain and nausea management
• Family training
• Developmental assessments
• Community resources

Occupational Therapy Staff

• Maria Bonsall, OTR/L
• Ann Brownstone, MS, OTR/L
• Jennifer Chan, OTR/L
• Eiri Inenaga, MS, OTR/L
• Janis Kitsuwa-Lowe, MA, OTR/L
• Heather McKersie, OTR/L
• Michelle Merget, BS OTR/L
• Allison Ong, MS, OTR/L
• Sandra Rizzuto, OTR/L
• Anne Sinha, MOT, OTR/L
• Marianna Thorn, OTR/L - Inpatient Therapy Supervisor
• Helen Tong, MA OTR/L
• Annette van Boldrik, OTR/L
• Sarah Willhalm, MS, OTR/L
• Tyler Wilson, OTR/L, CHT
• Jody Winzelberg, AuD - Director of Rehabilitative Services

Meet Our Patients

Alexandre Acra After Alexandre Acra cut his forearm on a broken window, the Pediatric Emergency Department, Hand and Upper Limb team, and Occupational Therapy all contributed to a successful surgery and recovery.