Maria is a pediatric occupational therapist and mother of three with more than 10 years of experience supporting children from infancy through young adulthood. She specializes in sensory processing, early intervention, feeding therapy, motor development, and activities of daily living.

Her experience includes working with children in clinics, hospitals, homes, and community settings, including training at UCLA Health and the NAPA Center. Maria has completed Level 2 Sensory Processing Proficiency through the STAR Institute and incorporates the SOS Approach to Feeding into her practice.

Maria founded MAN OT LA to provide personalized, family-centered care in a supportive environment where children can build confidence, independence, and the skills needed for everyday life.

Erin is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than five years of experience supporting children from 3 months to 16 years old. She earned both her master’s and doctorate degrees in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California, where she specialized in pediatrics.

Erin is a Certified Autism Specialist and holds certifications in Sensory Integration and Advanced Practice in Swallowing. Her experience includes the NICU, early intervention, private practice, schools, and in-home care, with specialized training in feeding, oral-motor development, and sensory processing.

Erin uses a warm, child-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to create therapy experiences that are engaging, empowering, and tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs.

Erika is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience working with children ages 1-18 in outpatient, in-home, and school-based settings. She has experience supporting children with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and developmental delays, as well as experience in hand therapy.
During her graduate studies, Erika conducted research on stress and coping mechanisms in educational settings, which she uses in practice with treatment strategies and for home programing.
Erika takes a child-centered, strengths-based and  bottom-up approach to support sensory regulation, motor development, self-care, and participation in daily activities. She believes in creating a supportive environment where children can build confidence, develop independence, and thrive.