The therapists and front office staff deserve five stars. Leadership's approach to families does…read morenot. As a parent of twins with developmental disabilities, I understand the importance of attendance. I also understand the reality of managing multiple therapies, medical appointments, school meetings, and life. Over time, repeated conversations about missed appointments, attendance reminders, and signing attendance acknowledgments left me feeling judged instead of supported. The final straw was accidentally leaving one week off a summer scheduling form, which led to another conversation about attendance. It wasn't about that one incident--it was the realization that this philosophy simply doesn't align with how I believe families of children with additional needs should be treated. The clinicians were wonderful, and the front desk staff were always professional and kind. My disappointment lies with leadership and the culture created by these policies. Families seeking pediatric therapy need partnership, empathy, and flexibility. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience, and we chose to take our children elsewhere.

I have to update my review as things have gone downhill. We had a rough start with Childs Play with…read morefrequent turnover with their SLPs made it difficult to find a good match for my daughter. We finally got a good match and they "switched departments". Then they started saying I had to move my time due to scheduling conflicts even though we had waited 2 years to get the time slot we had. We got moved with a new SLP and I complained that they kept canceling and rescheduling. I can only assume they were double booking so instead of taking accountability for their poor planning, they decided to discontinue services simply because i advocated for my daughter. They dont seem to care about the children, they just want their paycheck

Shana is an exceptional speech-language pathologist with whom I had the pleasure of working and…read morecollaborating. She provided outstanding support to her high school students, offering excellent functional social skills/pragmatics therapy, speech and language therapy, and significantly improving our assessment processes. Her extensive knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills enabled her to build strong relationships with colleagues and parents. You would be in very capable hands if you sought her expertise to improve your child's communication skills.

We've been working with Kelli from Kidsense, and while our child enjoys the sessions, we expected…read moremore from the therapeutic process and a stronger, more collaborative relationship between the therapist and caregivers. The positives- Kelli is immediately available for afternoon appointments - something that is very rare in pediatric occupational therapy in the Bay Area without a long wait. Our child really enjoys the sessions and loves the gym space. What needed improvement- Communication - Kelli was responsive during onboarding, but communication became inconsistent and at times difficult. Kelli has strict and shifting guidelines about how and when she prefers to be contacted, whether by text or email, and even which days she prefers messages. These evolving expectations have been difficult to navigate and at times felt unnecessarily rigid. Measurable Progress - The therapy felt very general, without clear goals or a structured plan. Kelli discouraged a formal assessment, and her initial screening didn't lead to a defined treatment path. We were hoping for more targeted support and a stronger sense of progress. She also seems to sometimes have trouble recalling past session activities, which raises concerns about tracking and continuity.

We had such a wonderful experience with Kelli at OT KidSense! My 6-year-old son, who has ADHD,…read moreabsolutely loved working with her. Kelli was incredibly warm and personable, and she quickly built a strong connection with him. She helped him learn valuable tools to regulate his emotions in a way that was both fun and effective. Her sessions were filled with engaging toys, swings, and activities that made therapy something he looked forward to every week--he never wanted to leave! We are so grateful for her support and highly recommend Kelli to any family looking for a kind, skilled, and dedicated occupational therapist.

Kristine has been so wonderful and has made such a difference with my son that I don't even know…read morewhere to begin. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. My son had several issues requiring OT and we had seen another therapist for about ~2 months. The other therapist was nice but my son quickly started dominating the sessions and he wasn't making any progress. I had called Kristine a couple of months before that but she didn't have space to see my son at the time. Fast forward to September and I get a call from Kristine that she had an opening. I had read what other Yelp reviewers had said about her so I was excited to get started. I was in for quite a surprise. Her space is AMAZING. It is both indoors and outdoors and the space is HUGE. It has a trampoline, zip line, tree house, etc. which my son loves. Everything at Kristine's place serves a purpose, while also being a ton of fun. She hit it off with my son right off the bat and he felt at ease with her. He has a lot of energy (and I mean a lot...) but she knew how to focus his attention. She challenges him in a firm but kind and supportive way. In just ~2 months, he has made SO much progress. He never used to like to draw or write and now he can't stop writing his name or our names on everything. Both his fine motor and gross motor skills have improved significantly. Before seeing Kristine, it was hard holding my son's attention for more than 10 minutes. But just last week, he put together a ~300 piece Lego set all by himself! Additionally, my son was having some difficulty at school in his TK class. Kristine made the time to sit with my son's teacher and the staff and help come up with a plan to create a supportive space for my son. I can't thank Kristine enough. The progress my son has made since seeing her is hard to capture in detail in a Yelp review. I absolutely would recommend Kristine to any parent with a child needing OT.

Kids Moving Ahead with Kristine Hubner, a pediatric occupational therapist, has had a powerful…read moreimpact on my eight year old grandson's life! Needing help with fine motor coordination, especially handwriting, was the reason we contacted Kristine. After her assessment gross motor and balance issues were added to the needs list. My grandson and all of his family are thrilled with the progress he has made! Kristine is a highly skilled, compassionate and fun occupational therapist who knows just how to motivate and encourage her young clients. My grandson and his family all highly recommend her. She is a gem!

I'm currently 7 weeks postpartum and I miss our visits with Michelle and her team so very much. My…read morepartner and I were undecided about where we'd give birth. We had an uncomplicated home birth with my daughter and another midwife 4 years before. Now, at the age of 43, I felt it might make more sense to have our second child in a hospital. I feared I'd have more complications. After sitting with it for some time, my chiropractor gave me the referral for Michelle Borok's midwifery services. When I met Michelle I went from being unsure about where we'd give birth to an absolute whole body yes to a home birth. My husband felt the same. We're so glad we chose Michelle as our midwife. I've worked in health care throughout the Bay Area for over 15 years, Michelle is a unique blend of warmth and professionalism. She is direct, transparent, honest, clear, wise, and knowledgeable. She's truly a gem! We would work with Michelle again if we were ever to have another child. Michelle was a grounding force that guided me through my fears. Every prenatal appointment we left her home feeling secure, loving, and afloat on that pink pregnancy cloud every person and partnership deserves to tap in to. Thank you from the depths of our hearts, Michelle, for ushering our sweet child Earth side.

I received prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care from Michelle for my homebirth…read moreexperience in 2014. I continue to see her for annual exams because she'll come to my home and I can wear my own clothes. This provides me a whole other level of comfort that I didn't get during my anxiety-inducing check-ups at traditional medical offices. I had a hospital experience with my first child that was without complications, but wasn't the culture or environment that I truly wanted. My second pregnancy was low-risk and I was much more confident about birth that I sought out a midwife. Michelle taught me so much about pregnancy, my body, nutrition, and beyond. She helped me make better, more authentic decisions for myself and new baby. I still benefit from her lessons to this day. She is warm, takes her time, and considers my whole self (holistically) when giving advice. I cannot recommend her enough. She's someone you'll want on your team for the rest of your life.

My husband and I found Dr. Amy at Sage Pediatrics after researching holistic pediatricians within…read morethe Bay Area. We knew from the get-go that we wanted a pediatrician that respected our healthcare beliefs and fostered a positive, welcoming health care environment for our daughter. Dr. Amy and her staff are amazing. Each visit is unique and individualized, providing enough time to thoroughly discuss any questions or concerns. Dr. Amy is exceptionally knowledgeable and truly cares for her patients. Her office gives off a warm, cozy vibe unlike traditional doctor offices. Due to a recent move, we unfortunately have had to find a different pediatrician for our daughter. But, Dr. Amy has been absolutely wonderful to our daughter over the past 5 months, and any child would be lucky to be under her care!

We have been patients for both of our children and couldn't be happier with our experience with Dr…read more Maidenberg and her staff! Dr. Maidenberg has a great bedside manner, is very personable and helps you navigate treatment and care in a balanced and respectful way. She goes above and beyond to make sure that you and your child are comfortable during exams, telling you what she is doing and looking for. No long wait times or impersonal care- a big plus when you have young children. If you have an emergency or questions after hours she is always available and returns calls and messages promptly. We love her approach to pediatrics and our children like going to the doctor because it's always a pleasant experience to visit her office. Highly recommend this practice and Dr. Maidenberg' s expert care and guidance!

Ellen and her team of apprentices (at the time, Jaime and Kristina) are the epitomy of what…read moreguidance "for women, by women" should be during a natural birthing experience. That's what "midwife" means. And that's what Wombservice Midwifery is! We received care from them during the last two months of my pregnancy (as I'd just moved to the area...hmph, nesting!), our successful homebirth, and post-partum, and I couldn't have chosen a better option. None of the other midwives we'd interviewed in both Santa Cruz and the SF Bay Area "felt" right. None had the mixture of medical expertise, gentleness, presence, kindness, openness, and "can do" attitude that Ellen and her team have. I received hours upon hours of person-to-person (even text messaging!) support in our planned prenatal appointments. I felt nurtured, deeply cared for, and in experienced, sound, professional hands. We discussed back-up plans and she honored all my preferences. I'd say there was even a bit of emotional counseling in there for us as a soon-to-be-parents-couple. :) During the birth, I felt held, nurtured, and in the midst of pain and terror (and joy and ecstacy), they "had" me. Between the 3 of them and my partner, they all "had" me. I FELT SAFE. Jaime breathed EVERY single contraction with me, with her hand on me, moaning with me. I lived 4 blocks from the hospital but did not need to go. I pushed for 4 hours with an arm coming out first but DID NOT TEAR. Ellen's use of olive oil is second to none!! ;) And when my baby needed a little help breathing when he came out, my midwife team's medical expertise exceeded anything I'd ever expected. Quick, efficient, caring, and safe...they helped our baby off to a positive, healthy start. Post-partum, I received care & encouragement that every new mother would die for!! From spending 4 hours after the birth to clean up, check on me and the baby, and give us helpful guidance...to the many post-partum appointments that come with a midwife (and not a hospital birth...not in the same way...not nearly so personal or emotionally supportive!)....Our new little family were well taken care of!! My boy is now 12 months old (healthy and shining and bright!!) and when we have another baby we will DEFINITELY hire Ellen and Wombservice Midwifery as our midwife team AGAIN. (I can even still text Ellen with questions and she always makes herself available...I don't know how she does it! I *highly* recommend these ladies to anyone wanting natural, extensive, thorough, gentle, loving, encouraging, medically-sound guidance during the prenatal, birth, and post-partum phases of a woman's childbearing year!! PS - Ellen's apprentice, Jaime, and Kristina (who was an apprentice at the time) run a business called Placenta Apothecary - Jaime dehydrated my placenta the day after our birth and made it into Chinese medicine, tea, and prepared the umbilical cord as a keep-sake!

I was just emailing to recommend Ellen and her midwifery team to a friend and went on their website…read moreand it seriously makes me want to have another baby!! Ah.... to go through the process with these incredible women again - to be able to see them on a regular basis has enhanced my life, my husband's life and the lives that they helped usher in - our two daughters! So much! Ellen and her team helped us with our first pregnancy - which we lost - they were completely there for us and helped us feel safe to go through the intense process of miscarrying at home. They then were our primary providers for our pregnancy with our daughter, Zoe, and helped guide us through a very challenging 3 day labor - they were right there the entire time and helped us transfer to the hospital when it became clear we needed that and were there for another 1 1/2 days in the hospital with us advocating and supporting us. We ended up having a very necessary cesarian birth that with their support and care was really a beautiful experience. They helped to keep both the baby and me safe. And then they helped us have the most triumphant birth of our little baby Stella - at home - a home birth after C Section!! I love these people and am so grateful for them.

For the past two years, our children have been under Dr. Ashley's care, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful. She is kind, compassionate, incredibly responsive, and brings so much energy and warmth to every interaction. There have been multiple occasions when one of our children have shown signs of an ear infection late at night, and she responded promptly, saw them to make an accurate diagnosis, and made sure they received the treatment they needed as soon as possible. Whenever my kids feel anxious about an appointment, she is able to calm their fears, make them feel safe, and even turn the visit into a positive experience. I especially appreciate how thoroughly she explains medical concerns in a way that's easy to understand. She takes the time to answer questions and listens to my concerns. I always feel heard, respected, and confident in the care my children receive. We are so grateful to have found Dr. Ashley and highly recommend her!

Found Dr. Ashley when I was looking for a pediatrician to pierce my daughter's ears. We did a home…read morevisit and the process was extremely smooth. Dr. Ashley is very friendly and she took her time with the markings and made sure everyone was satisfied with it. The actual piercing itself was so quick and she got the position exactly as marked! The fact that we were at the comfort of our home was so important for us. Highly recommend Dr. Ashley!