My Skills and Certifications

DEGREE

  • San Jose State University
    B.S./M.S. in Occupational Therapy
    B.A. in Japanese
  • Five Branches University
    MTCM/DTCM in Traditional Chinese Medicine

LICENSES

  • Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed in California
  • Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • California Licensed Acupuncturist (CAB)

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

  • CPR/AED certified     
  • First Aid certified 
  • Clean Needle Technique certified

SPECIALIZATIONS

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatrics
    • ~4 years in school-based
    • ~3 years treating medically fragile children in various settings
  • Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist

SENSORY / PEDIATRICS CERTIFICATIONS

  • Trained in S.O.S. Approach to Feeding
    • Understanding of the foundations for feeding development and implementing appropriate evaluations and treatment plans to help children build a positive connection with food.
  • STAR Institute Level 1 Mentorship Program in 2018
    • Applying the STAR Frame of Reference and Process treatment model when working with clients with sensory processing disorders (SPD).
  • STAR Institute (SPD) proficiency certification I in 2019    
  • Trained in Learning Without Tears protocol
    • Using multi-sensory methods to teach pre-writing, handwriting, and cursive skills.
  • Reflex Integration Training, Brain and Sensory Foundations, First Level in 2023

FUN FACTS

  • I speak conversational Japanese and enjoy studying foreign languages. Check out my YouTube!
  • I enjoy playing musical instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, and piano.
  • I am 3rd dan in Japanese archery (kyudo) and I am on a competitive Shaolin kung-fu / Wushu team.