Meet the Founder

Disha Shah is a California licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist based out of the San Francisco Bay area. She has years of experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design and execute treatment plans for children ranging in age from 0-18 years & presenting with an array of challenges as a result of Neuro-Developmental disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, Sensory processing disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, Developmental Coordination Disorders, feeding disorders & more. Disha founded Kinder Blossoms TheraPlace with a simple vision: ‘Nourish children so that they can blossom to their fullest potential and show their brilliance of color.

Background

Disha received her Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Seth GS Medical College, India and Post-Professional Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Southern California. Her work experience in the United States includes a variety of pediatric settings such as private and public schools, outpatient clinics, and in-home as a part of an early intervention team.

She has specialized training & experience utilizing various treatment approaches such as:

Sensory Integration Assessment & Treatment, University of Southern California
Handwriting Without Tears
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding Program
Dysphagia
Feeding & Swallowing Disorders in Infancy
Brain Gym & HANDLE techniques
Attachment & Trauma

Disha has always had a strong passion for people & healthcare and enjoys finding ways to incorporate therapy into play.

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Words from the founder herself

“My journey as an Occupational therapist began long before I enrolled myself in an OT school. When I was 3 years old, my family suffered a car accident which injured my mother and changed how she could perform her activities of daily living forever. As I grew older, my curious mind & gentle heart always wanted to find ways to help her do meaningful things she needs or wants to do without impacting her health.

I choose to become an Occupational Therapist because it is a profession that requires sensitivity, understanding, and compassion; all of the characteristics that I value tremendously. What I found that was very unique about this profession is that Occupational therapy addressed the vital importance of people’s psychological and emotional well-being, as well as their physical needs.”