Our Team
Meet the Therapists Who Care
Our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and allied health assistants work together to help every child thrive.
Rutu Patel
Occupational Therapist
Rutu is the founder of Hop and Learn Children's Therapy. With a passion for helping children with developmental delays, she brings valuable experience and expertise to our team.
Kathleen Caira Bustamante
Occupational Therapist
Kathleen is a thoughtful and resourceful Occupational Therapist whose practice is grounded in authentic connection, deep listening, and a strong sense of purpose.
Druvni Perera
Speech Therapist
Druvni is a dedicated and passionate Speech Therapist who believes that building trust and fostering genuine connections with her clients is the foundation of successful therapy.
Jenna Yap
Occupational Therapist
Jenna is a passionate and dedicated occupational therapist deeply committed to helping children and families with a warm, caring approach.
Maria Patricia Dizon (Trisha)
Occupational Therapist
Trisha is an exceptional and dedicated Occupational Therapist marked by her unwavering commitment to children with special needs.
Mark Ligon
Occupational Therapist
Mark is an outgoing and cheerful occupational therapist who is dedicated to making OT sessions fun and engaging for children.
Joahnne Bernadas
Occupational Therapist
Joahnne is an eager and passionate occupational therapist with a good educational foundation and commitment to working with children facing developmental delays.
Chloe A
Occupational Therapist
Chloe is a newly graduated paediatric Occupational Therapist who brings fresh energy, creativity, and evidence-based practice to her work.
Kristy Anna Saj
Occupational Therapist
Kristy is a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 2.5 years of hands-on experience working with children with diverse needs.
Krish Shah
OT Assistant
Krish brings creativity and intent to his role as an OT Assistant, with a strong interest in paediatrics and helping children build confidence.
Jinal Patel
Allied Health Assistant (Speech)
Jinal is a dedicated and compassionate Allied Health Assistant with a strong foundation in speech therapy and a global perspective.
Mehak Bhangu
Allied Health Assistant
Mehak works to support and empower clients on their journey to improved well-being with a diverse set of skills.
Adeela Razi
Allied Health Assistant
Adeela is an Allied Health Assistant with a background in Criminology and Psychological Science, currently pursuing her Master of Speech Pathology.
More Than Just Colleagues
We believe a supportive, fun team environment leads to better care for the children and families we serve.
Based on 6 reviews from Google
Sarah M.
2 months ago
"The whole team has been amazing with our son. He's so much more confident now and actually enjoys going to therapy! The therapists are patient, creative and genuinely care about every child."
David L.
3 months ago
"Finally found a clinic that really understands our daughter. The communication between OT and Speech is seamless. We've seen incredible progress in just a few months."
Priya R.
1 month ago
"We've seen such great progress with handwriting and regulation. The strategies work at home and school. Highly recommend Hop & Learn to any family in the west!"
Sarah M.
2 months ago
"The whole team has been amazing with our son. He's so much more confident now and actually enjoys going to therapy! The therapists are patient, creative and genuinely care about every child."
David L.
3 months ago
"Finally found a clinic that really understands our daughter. The communication between OT and Speech is seamless. We've seen incredible progress in just a few months."
Priya R.
1 month ago
"We've seen such great progress with handwriting and regulation. The strategies work at home and school. Highly recommend Hop & Learn to any family in the west!"
