Occupational Therapists Near Stanford, California

We are often asked for referrals to occupational therapists (OTs) knowledgeable about Parkinson's Disease (PD) in our geographic area. Here's a list of some OTs we have heard about or know. We always suggest people ask members of their local Parkinson's support group to get recommendations.

Of course the details below may change from time to time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors. You must re-confirm all details with the professionals listed.  

If you are looking for recommendations beyond the Stanford area, please contact us.


El Camino Health Physical Therapy: Laura Secker, OT

Location of Services:  Clinic in Mountain View

Main Phone: 650-940-7285

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified, Neurologic Clinical Specialists

Payment: Medicare, Some Private Insurance 

Notes: Referral required


Envigorati:  Jolanda Cablay, OT

Location of Services: People's homes (Palo Alto to parts of Santa Cruz County)

Main Phone: 408-780-8506

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified

Payment: Medicare's Home Health Benefit

Notes: Home health patients only


Grace Community Home Health:  Barbara Navarro, OT; Anisha Chum, OT; Benjamin Leong, OT

Location of Services: People's homes (San Carlos to Santa Clara)

Main Phone: 650-784-0082; Main Email

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified

Payment: Medicare's Home Health Benefit

Notes: Home health patients only


Physical Performance Institute (El Camino Hospital/Los Gatos): Elizabeth Youngman, OT

Location of Services: Clinic in Los Gatos

Outpatient Therapy Appointment Phone:  408-866-4059

PD-Related Credentials: none

Payment: Medicare; MediCal; Private Insurance


Santa Clara County Medical Center Therapy Service:  several OTs

Location of Services: Clinic in San Jose

Appointment Phone:  408-885-7106; Fax 408-885-7110

PD-Related Credentials: none; all are neuro OTs

Payment: Medicare; MediCal


Sonia Bhatty, OT

Location of Services: People's homes (San Jose)

Appointment Phone:  408-455-2203; Email

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified

Payment: Private Pay


Stanford Outpatient Rehabilitation:  Lisa Hanano, OT; Alyssa Nolff, OT; Jennifer Willias, OT

Location of Services: Clinic in Palo Alto

Main Phone: 650-725-5106

PD-Related Credentials: none

Payment: Many kinds of insurance

Notes: Currently requires a referral from a Stanford neurologist


Sutter Care at Home:  Anna "Nikki" Alvarez, OT

Location of Services: People's homes (Santa Clara and San Mateo counties)

Main Phone: 650-685-2800; Email Nicki

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified

Payment: Medicare's Home Health Benefit and other insurances

Notes: Home health patients only


Topaz Healthcare:  - Neeth Devaiah, OT; Nick Chambers, OT; Charu Wadhwa, OT; Andrea Maffei, OT

Location of Services: People's homes

Main Phone: 408-800-3260

PD-Related Credentials: LSVT-BIG certified

Payment: Medicare's Home Health Benefit

Notes: Home health patients only



Last updated January 2024 by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach.