About Us

The staff at Pediatric Therapy Center consists of pediatric-trained occupational, physical and speech-language pathologists as well as a full team of early intervention specialists. Each member of the professional staff has extensive training in sensory, motor and language techniques.

Professional Staff

Patricia Steffen-Sanchez, M.S., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Founder and Director of Services

Pat  received  her Bachelors of Science degree from Colorado State University (1977) and her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Education and Administration (San Jose State University 1982). This private practice was begun in 1983 and the team approach was adopted in 1987.  Pat is on faculty at San Jose State University in the Occupational Therapy and Special Education departments teaching  pediatric  and therapeutic handling courses.  Specialty areas include: swallowing/feeding,   sensory integration, sensory processing, visual motor integration.

Pamela Flagg, MPA, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Clinical Coordinator
Fieldwork Supervisor

Pam holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction in Occupational Therapy  (San Jose State University 1978) and a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration/Health Service Administration (University of San Francisco 1995). She has obtained advanced certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment and  has a strong clinical background in Sensory Processing Theory and Therapeutic Listening  techniques.

Melissa Scott, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Melissa was born in Modesto, California and just recently moved to Aptos in June 2004. Melissa graduated from San Jose State University in 1994 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Melissa is full of energy and you can see it in her work and with her husband Kip, and three children Erryn, Kellen and Paxton. She has specialized in working with children with neuromuscular disorders and recently got certified in the ALERT program which helps children to learn self-regulation strategies. Melissa is very excited about advancing her knowledge in Sensory Integration Theory and techniques.

Vicky Castillo

Infant Development Specialist

Vicky received her Bachelors degree in Child Development with a minor in Atypical Child Studies from San Jose State University in 2002. Vicky is a Mom of two boys, 18 and 20. She and her husband both grew up in Santa Clara Valley and have been together 27 years. She and her family moved to Soquel in 2001. Vicky loves working with her wonderful infants and toddlers and driving around beautiful Santa Cruz County in order to see them in their homes! Vicky enjoys her four dogs - two big, two little and likes to read fiction, horror and romance during her free time.

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