WHO WE ARE
Dr. Madison Harris
Dr. Madison Harris, a licensed occupational therapist in California, specializes in treating adolescents and young adults. Since starting her practice, Dr. Harris has found a passion for helping her pediatric clients grow through the challenging years of adolescence- managing the increasing demands of school, navigating ever-changing social dynamics, exploring interests in hobbies and sports, and developing independence. For patients who have an injury, illness or disability, this time in life can be very challenging. Dr. Harris works with her clients to develop collaborative, client-centered goals to increase executive functioning, organization, and routines that support her client’s overall well-being.
Dr. Harris has extensive experience working with patients who have neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and degenerative disorders as well as postural orthostatic tachycardia, dysautonomia, and long COVID.
It is important to support client’s physical, cognitive, emotional and mental health. Dr. Harris’ practice is focused on improving the quality of life for patients and their families, aiding in daily preparation to help adolescents move into college, careers and other life goals they may have. If you have a goal, let's work on it together!
Dr. Shannon Westerberg
Dr. Shannon Westerberg is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics and adolescents. She is committed to providing individualized care using a strengths-based approach to help clients overcome or compensate for their daily challenges. She supports children and their families who have experienced illness or injury including stroke, traumatic brain injury, hand and upper extremity impairment, developmental delay, feeding and swallowing challenges, complications secondary to oncological diagnoses, and more! Dr. Westerberg believes in the power of play and the crucial role it holds in recovery. She has practice guiding those diagnosed with chronic conditions in how to manage a daily routine and ever-changing energy levels. She uses an evidence-based approach in providing care and is devoted to helping her clients grow and thrive in order to participate in meaningful activities.
Her passion for occupational therapy began in her early teenage years volunteering for the Special Olympics Program. She began to understand and witness firsthand how individuals are capable of living a fun and fulfilling life while managing and navigating illness, injury, or disability. Since the inception of her career as an occupational therapist, her aim has always been to help children and adolescents optimize their daily functioning in order to participate in all the daily activities they need and want to do, including self-care, school, play and more!
Progress is made when clients are engaged, motivated, and having fun and that is what our sessions are all about! Collaboration is key and I can't wait to help you or your child set goals and conquer these feats.