Beach Kids Therapy Center

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Director/Owner
SIPT Certified
Betsy is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 12 years experience working with children and their families. She started Beach Kids Therapy Center after recognizing the need for a family-centered pediatric therapy clinic in South Orange County. Her holistic approach to the health and well-being of children is at the heart of her work. Through Beach Kids, Betsy is committed to supporting and educating families in an environment that is safe and inviting.

Clinic Administrator
Strengths: Strategic, Achiever
As the Clinic Administrator, Jamie advocates for your insurance billing rights. Her strengths ensure that you receive the maximum support your coverage allows. She draws on her experience as an R.N. to provide a caring approach to many aspects of the clinic's multiple services.

Office Manager
Strengths: Empathy, Connectedness, Harmony
Julie’s smiling face is a welcoming introduction to Beach Kids - for both you and your child. She is here to help guide you through the process and direct your questions to the right professional.

Administrative Assistant
Strengths: Consistency, Harmony, Belief
Carrie exudes warmth and understanding. She is the welcoming face at our Oso facility. She excels in human relationships helping our families in every way possible. Carrie is there to answer all questions or direct them to the correct Beach Kids team member.

Office Assistant
Strengths: Learner, Motivated, Kind
This energetic, motivated young talent is a student at California State University, Fullerton working towards applying for an Occupational Therapy Graduate program. Christy is helpful, sweet, kind and eager to learn. You may find her helping in either office or hear her on the phone at any time.

Supervisor
Strengths: Learner, Intellection, Empathy
As a team leader, Pam shares her education and knowledge with our team as well as our families. Her ability to continually update our team on the most cutting-edge treatment techniques and practices is invaluable. Pam specializes in infant development at Beach Kids.

SIPT Certified
Strengths: Empathy, Developer, Connectedness
Nicole’s love for continued learning makes her a team leader at Beach Kids. Her quiet strength brings a calming atmosphere to her sessions. Her experience at UCLA Medical Center’s NICU/ICU combined with her in-depth knowledge of sensory integration techniques is balanced by her sensitive approach to our families.

Strengths: Woo, Communication, Positivity
Amy excels in working with kids who have behavioral challenges. Her great attitude allows her to focus on positive behaviors while developing the child’s strengths. Amy’s approachable nature helps kids feel comfortable and relaxed.

Strengths: Communication, Achiever, Discipline
Jackie has a quiet, loving approach to her treatments. She brings a creative, yet disciplined attitude into each session. Her thoroughness and incredible ability to communicate helps your child’s progress in the clinic environment and at home.

Clinic Supervisor at our Oso/Cabot Facility
Strengths: Learner, Developer, Ideator
This adventurous therapist is full of energy and warmth. Her creativity makes the therapy process fun and exciting for the kids. Kestrel is excellent at family relations, explaining the therapy process, and providing home activities for continued progress.

Strengths: Connectedness, Positivity, Empathy
This energetic therapist has a solid Midwest work ethic that she brings to Beach Kids. Caitlin’s strong skill set and sweet nature make her sessions fun yet challenging. Families find her very approachable and excellent at communicating what they can do at home to help in the process.

Strengths: Achiever, Strategic, Futuristic
Amanda's practical, yet playful demeanor encourages challenging and energetic therapy sessions. Her confident and focused approach empowers families to implement new ideas at home that helps the child to increase their confidence and independence.

Strengths: Connectedness, Empathy, Harmony
Tala has a caring, consistent and quiet approach to therapy. She is keenly aware of how children interact with their environment; fostering a great balance of challenge and empathy. Families appreciate her instinctive ability to understand and guide them through the therapeutic process.

Strengths: Achiever, Positivity, Disciplined
Emily’s knowledge and experience gives her the qualities to set appropriate treatment plans, goals and expectations for our families. Her quiet demeanor and strong work ethic are balanced by her warm smile and love of her work.

Strengths: Positivity, Ideation, Input
Kids love Desiree’s consistency, structure and fun approach to treatment. Desiree provides the child with a sense of stability and security. She involves the family in the treatment process engaging them in ways that are supportive in real-life situations.

Strengths: Intellection, Developer, Harmony
Andrea brings a steady, quiet sense to her therapy, allowing children to feel safe and comfortable - essential for successful therapy. Her professionalism and reliability provide a great structure for our families as well.

Strengths: Positivity, Empathy, Maximizer
While Kristen demonstrates empathy towards a child's difficulty with communication, she is able to maximize their potential by developing a strong sense of trust and comfort which quickly bonds her to each child she has the pleasure of working with.

Strengths: Adaptability, Discipline, Individualization
CJ's love of children and creativity bring about positive results in her fun and individualized treatment sessions. Her disciplined approach is accompanied by her flexibility to capitalize on each child's temperament. Families find confidence in her professionalism and warm demeanor.

Strengths: Empathy, Positivity, Developer
Kerry brings the special qualities of energy and positivity to her work. Her engaging nature helps her connect with the littlest of our patients in a playful yet productive way.

Strengths: Focus, Maximizer, Strategic
Anne is a creative self-starter to whom kids are drawn. Her easy going creative approach enables her to work on your child's motor skills development in a fun, engaging way. Her knowledge and education are a great resource to our families.

Strengths: Achiever, Maximizer, Empathy
Chiye brings many years of experience in the field of pediatric physical therapy to Beach Kids. She is certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment and combines this knowledge base with the compassionate approach needed to connect with children and their families.