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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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 is a registered occupational therapist, an autism service provider and on the RASP list. 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 speaks Persian and English fluently. She is a mother of 2 children, 25 and 19 years old. In her free time, she reads, spends time with her children, family, and friends; She enjoys sports and engages in yoga, hiking, skiing, and ice skating.

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), Reg (BC) completed his master’s degree in occupational therapy at UBC. He is a registered occupational therapist with COTBC and an autism service provider on the RASP list. Matthew completed his Bachelor's of Kinesiology degree in 2019. 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 has been working as a registered occupational therapist for the past 2 years. He looks forward to working with children to achieve 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).

Dolina, OT Assistant (OTA)

Dolina, OT Assistant (OTA) has a bachelor in occupational therapy from Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain. What she enjoys the most about her work as an occupational therapist is the multisensory and holistic mind-body vision. Dolina completed an internship in a neurodevelopment center. She has worked in therapeutic camps with children and youth. She has also worked in the sector with a non-profit association where she was able to continue her professional development.

Recently settled in Vancouver from Barcelona, Dolina is very motivated and interested in practicing her profession in Canada. In Canada Dolina is working towards getting accredited as a registered occupational therapist, meanwhile she has started with skilled kids occupational therapy as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA). She will be working under supervision of Mahshid Hosseini and Matthew So. She speaks English and she is also fluent in Catalan and Spanish.

In her spare time, Dolina enjoys hiking, socialising with friends, travelling, relaxing and spending time with her family and dogs. "

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 5 years of experience in the administrative sector and a two year of experience in payroll sector at medium and large corporations. 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. In her spare time she enjoys biking.

**Support staff has access to client files**