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Who does Alissa work with?
Alissa currently works with children in Alameda Unified School District, and her established pediatric experience is school-based. Contact her to confirm whether your child’s age, goals, and timing fit her current private-practice scope and availability.
What can occupational therapy support?
Depending on the child and agreed goals, OT may support participation in play, dressing and other self-care, transitions, fine-motor activities, and everyday home or community routines. Contact Alissa to clarify whether a particular concern is within her scope.
Does Alissa provide feeding therapy?
No. Feeding therapy is not offered.
Is early-childhood or under-three support available?
Alissa is interested in developing an early-childhood focus. For a child under three, she will first confirm whether the specific goals fit her current competence, scope, and availability before scheduling.
Does Alissa provide Regional Center-funded Early Start services?
This website does not represent Alissa as an approved Regional Center of the East Bay vendor or promise public funding. Regional Center-funded services require vendor approval and authorization. Families seeking Early Start can contact RCEB’s intake line at (510) 618-6195 to ask about eligibility and available providers.
Where do appointments happen?
Studio appointments are by appointment at PRANA Yoga + Wellbeing, 20948 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Home visits may be available depending on the address and schedule.
Is there a travel charge for home visits?
Any home-visit travel charge is based on the address and agreed before booking. Availability depends on Alissa’s service area and schedule.
What are the current rates?
A 50-minute studio session is $165. The minimum studio package is five visits for $775 ($155 each). The minimum home package is five visits for $750 ($150 each), plus any agreed travel charge. Evaluation or report fees are quoted separately.
Can I use insurance?
The listed services are private pay. You may ask for a superbill to submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement, but coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. Check directly with your insurer before booking.
What happens during the free 15-minute call?
It is a brief phone conversation to hear what you are looking for, answer general questions, and check whether the practice may be a fit. It is not an evaluation, treatment, or emergency service, and there is no obligation to book.
How do I request the free call?
Email alissa@alissaledsonotd.com or call +1 (707) 326-0577. Please share only basic contact information by email, not sensitive health or medical details.
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