About Us

Welcome to the Skilled Kids Occupational Therapy Website

Developing skills is our process and having "skilled kids" is our goal. We use standardized assessments and clinical observation to assess your child's skills. We provide consultative support, correctional strategies and intervention to develop your child's skills. Skilled Kids has been providing private paediatric occupational therapy services to Vancouver, the lower mainland, North/West Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler since 2008. Skilled Kids OT offers services to enable parents and to empower their children by offering specialized paediatric knowledge, skills, tools, and treatment. Our OTs can travel to your home on the North Shore or in Vancouver to provide treatment.

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Health Canada: Information about COVID-19 and animals.

We are currently hiring!

Mahshid Hosseini, MSc, BSc(OT), Reg. OT (BC), Occupational Therapist

Our Team:

Mahshid Hosseini, MSc, BSc(OT), Reg. OT (BC), Occupational Therapist, director, has over 20 years experience as an occupational therapist, a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from Queen's University, and a Bachelors of Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. She has attended numerous post graduate workshops and courses over the years. She has also held a number of workshops and has presented for parent groups, professionals and organizations on various topics including sensory integration, therapeutic listening, sensory motor challenges and other areas of paediatric occupational therapy.

Often children come to Mahshid with a sense of helplessness. Mahshid believes in instilling confidence and happiness in children, and coaches parents to help their child build self confidence. She works with children in a non-threatening, natural, playful environment, gradually building their skills while empowering them. Improved self confidence leads to building skills, and carries out through life.

Mahshid is mother of 2 children, 21 and 15 years old. In her free time, she spends time with her children; she loves yoga, hikes, skies and is learning to ice skate.

Mahshid is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC. She is a Registered Autism Service Provider.

Matthew So, MOT, Provisional Reg (BC)

Matthew So, MOT, Provisional Reg (BC), completed his Bachelor's of Kinesiology degree in 2019. This fall, he will take his first step towards a career in occupational therapy by pursuing his Masters of Occupational Therapy degree at UBC. He developed a passion for working with pediatric populations through his extensive volunteer work with the Special Olympics as a running coach and camp leader. In addition, Matthew had the opportunity to deliver home programs to children facing cognitive, physical, and behavioural challenges as an OTA under the guidance of a pediatric OT. As a former student-athlete and certified Kinesiologist, he was able to experience first-hand, the importance of physical activity in developing confidence, life skills, and promoting overall wellness. With his enthusiasm and creativity, Matthew hopes to encourage all clients to be physically active in their everyday lives through playful sport and activities. At Skilled Kids, Matthew will take on both OTA and administration duties under Mahshid's supervision. He looks forward to taking an active role in supporting clients with achieving their unique occupational therapy goals and building meaningful relationships with them as well as their families.

Growing up in Vancouver, Matthew has always had a fond appreciation for the outdoors and is constantly searching for the next big hike or camping trip. In his free time, he participates in a wide range of sports including running, ultimate frisbee, badminton, and most recently Muay Thai kick boxing. He is also a hockey enthusiast and never misses a Canucks game despite their lack of playoff success. Matthew is fluent in both English and Chinese (Cantonese).

Domenica Mastromatteo, Art therapist

Domenica is a professional Art Therapist with expertise in counselling psychology and the fine arts. Domenica has extensive and diverse education; she completed a Master of science from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University. Domenica’s passion has been art therapy. She completed a Diploma from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI) and has Parent Educator certificates from the Positive Discipline Association and the Gottman Institute. She attended many workshops with the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation in Denver, Colorado to support families with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Domenica facilitated seminars, workshops, and special events to educate and advocate SPD through her organization Sensational Children (sensationalchildren.ca). Domenica brings an understanding of the therapeutic process, with the fine arts, educator and advocate to her Art Therapy practice.

As an art therapist, Domenica combines counselling, psychotherapy and art making in a safe therapeutic setting to enhance emotional, physical, and mental health. Children use imagery, colour and shape to communicate thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. "The art therapy studio is a safe place where the child can decide on the art materials to use, the concept to create and the subject matter to talk about. Independence, self-regulation and confidentiality are emphasized" (Canadian Art Therapy Association, 2020).

Domenica is a mother of 3 children, 18, 15, and 10 years old. She enjoys spending time with her children, walking her dog, carrying for her 2 cats, reading and art making.

Domenica is a Professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) with professional liability insurance. She is not yet a registered art therapist as that requires more hours, but is working towards registration with CATA and with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Anson Tang, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Anson Tang, OTA, majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience, is in her last year working towards obtaining a Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia. As a former President of her high school’s Volunteer Team, Secretary of the Millenium Charity Association and member of UBC Red Cross, Anson has had many opportunities to work with vulnerable populations. Specifically, she discovered her passion to work with young children through previously interning at a school’s Department of Inclusive Needs, supporting students with behavioural and communication difficulties, volunteering at a special needs child center and helping to run a children’s art therapy group. Anson will work as an OTA at Skilled Kids and is looking forward to being part of a team that is helping create lasting positive impacts in children and their families’ lives.

During Anson’s spare time, she likes to play the violin, flute and piano, dance, paint and volunteer. As someone with multiple nationalities, she is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She grew up in Macau and moved to Canada in 2018. Anson is happy to reconnect with her Canadian roots and enjoys the beautiful nature scenery and outdoor activities Vancouver offers

Daria Hammond, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Daria Hammond, OT Assistant (OTA), is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She was previously employed as a recreational and competitive gymnastics coach, where she discovered her passion for working with children. Daria has also assisted in psychological research and analysis during her studies as well as with the BC Federal Council. She aims to obtain her PhD in Clinical Psychology and hopes to aid children and adolescents struggling with their mental health. Daria joined Skilled Kids in April 2022 and looks forward to working in the office, and with the children under supervision of Mahshid Hosseini, MSc (OT), Reg. OT (BC).

Daria lived all over Canada before eventually settling in North Vancouver with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, baking, and creative writing.

Mounika Mamidi, Office Manager

Mounika Mamidi, Office Manager, She completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science and pursued a career in Payroll and Administration. She has over 4 years of experience in the administrative sector and a two year of experience in payroll sector at medium and large corporations. Moreover, Mounika is currently pursuing a payroll course to become a certified payroll professional in Canada. Mounika has several years of volunteer experience in various non-profit organizations in USA. She moved to Vancouver from USA in 2019 with her family and joined Skilled Kids team as the Office Manager in 2020. Mounika oversees accounts, client records, is responsible for the efficient functioning of the office operations through a range of administrative, financial, and managerial tasks.

Mounika is a self starter with excellent communication and organizational skills which help us support our clients. Mounika is mother of a toddler and enjoys spending time with her family.

**Support staff has access to client files**