Helping Your Child Thrive One Skill at a Time with Pediatric Occupational Therapy in La Canada

At Uplift Therapy Center, we understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate new therapies and make the right decisions for your child. We give you expert therapists to walk alongside you and help you and your child, stress free.

What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) helps children build the skills they need for everyday life — from feeding themselves to playing with friends. At Uplift, our licensed therapists work with your child to enhance physical, emotional, social, and sensory abilities in a supportive, play-based environment.

We help children:

  • Gain independence in daily routines (eating, dressing, toileting)
  • Improve fine motor skills (writing, buttoning clothes)
  • Strengthen gross motor coordination (running, jumping)
  • Navigate sensory experiences more comfortably
  • Boost emotional regulation and social interaction

Each session is personalized and goal-oriented, guided by your child’s needs and your family’s priorities.

We use child-led, neurodiversity-affirming approaches centered around your child’s strengths and interests—never a one-size-fits-all model.

Curious if these outcomes fit your child’s needs? Let’s start the conversation.

Who Occupational Therapy Can Help?

We support children from infancy through adolescence, including those with:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Sensory processing disorder
  • Cerebral palsy (CP)
  • ADHD
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Learning disabilities
  • Birth injuries or defects
  • Traumatic brain or spinal injuries
  • Post-surgical recovery needs

Not sure if your child needs OT? Let’s talk through it reach out today.

What to Expect at Uplift Therapy Center

Our approach centers around collaboration, compassion, and clarity. We partner with you to:

  • Set clear, achievable goals based on your child’s needs
  • Track progress with easy-to-understand updates
  • Empower you with practical tools for home and school
  • Include you in sessions so you can support your child beyond the clinic
  • Coordinate with teachers, support staff, and caregivers to carry progress into daily life

We believe OT isn’t just for the child—it’s a partnership with the whole family.

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Outcomes Families Experience:

Boosting self-esteem

Improved school performance and focus

Enhancing academic performance

Increasing independence

Improving fine, visual and gross motor skills

Promoting sensory processing and regulation skills

Aiding in the ability to perform daily activities (playing, eating, getting dressed)

Opening the door to more opportunities academically and professionally in the future

Our La Canada Occupational Therapist Team

Our therapists bring a high level of training, experience, and empathy to every session. Team certifications include:

  • Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention (SWC)
  • Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification
  • Advanced training in feeding therapy
  • Fine and visual motor specialization
  • Ongoing pediatric OT education and credentials

You’ll be supported by experts with a strong background in early intervention and sensory integration, who bring calm, confidence, and creativity to every child’s therapy plan. Our team’s warmth and clinical excellence help create a space where your child—and your family—can thrive.

Want to meet the rest of our team? Explore our therapist bios.

Real Families. Real Progress.

Caroline Marianne
Caroline Marianne@Carolinemarianne
My little one and I have had such a great experience with this company and their therapists. They clearly hire therapists who not only enjoy their profession, but also care sincerely about the children whom they see and are around. I have to make a point to shine a light on Melissa (OT), who has seen my son since he was close to a year old. He lights up when he sees her and therapy isn't a difficulty for him with her. She is professional, caring, and patient. Not only with my son, but also with my endless questions. Madison (ST) is also professional, patient and caring. My son enjoys ST so much, that I doubt he realizes it's therapy. I truly believe my son sees Melissa and Madison as his friends with how much he lights up seeing them. They have absolutely guided and helped his progress. I cannot recommend them enough.
John Doe
John Doe@username
We had a fantastic experience at Uplift Therapy for our little one who was given physical therapy. Agnes was our PT and we LOVED her. She was so thorough and patient with our little one. The space at the La Cañada facility is wonderful. We loved how bright and kid friendly it was.

Take the First Step

You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re seeing delays or challenges in your child’s day-to-day skills, let’s create a personalized plan together—one that brings clarity, support, and measurable growth.