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Rebecca Hernández Owner & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Rebecca is a neurodiversity affirming pediatric occupational therapist, educator, and consultant in the Kalamazoo community. She has been providing occupational therapy services for over 10 years, having graduated from Western Michigan University in 2013 with her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. She is board certified by NBCOT, is a member of AOTA, and is licensed by the state of Michigan.
Rebecca has been voted “Top Occupational Therapist in SW Michigan” every year since 2022 by KZOO Kids, and was voted “Best Occupational Therapist” by AMBUCS in 2017.
Rebecca works with children across the age span, from newborns up through 18. She owns Santosha Wellness, where she provides OT services, family coaching, infant massage, play groups, and community collaborations. She also works with the non-profit Kalamazoo County Ready 4s to provide OT support in local 3- and 4- year old preschool classrooms. In addition to OT services, Rebecca frequently presents professional development trainings at local, state, and national levels.
Rebecca holds many certifications and specialized trainings that allow her to provide highly individualized care and support to children and their families.
- TBRI® Practitioner
- Infant Massage Educator (CEIM)
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) trained feeding therapist
- Babies @ Play Educator
- Learn with Less® Educator
- Myofasical Release I (John Barnes Technique) Certified
- ATTACh Level II Trauma Certified
Rebecca is passionate about helping families reclaim their caregiving journey through connection, community, education, and simplicity. She works very closely with many providers in the community, understanding that we work best as a connected whole rather than siloed parts. She strives to empower children to be their most authentic, true selves.
At home, Rebecca is a partner to her husband Luis and mom to her incredible three young children as well as an aunt to her amazing nieces and nephews. She loves to be outdoors, garden, cook, and be in community with others.