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Heidi Bowers-Dutra, OTR/L, CHT—co-director/co-owner
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Heidi Bowers-Dutra earned her degree in occupational therapy from Boston University in 1983 and began her career working at a regional spinal cord injury center at University Hospital in Boston. In 1985, she became the Clinical Specialist for Hand Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was involved in multiple research projects, including early motion programs for flexor tendon repairs and MCP arthroplasties. In 1985 she established the Hand Therapy Program at University of Massachusetts Medical Center. She directed that program until 1990 when she became the Clinical Hand Therapy Specialist at Northridge Hospital in Northridge, California. Heidi joined Hand Rehabilitation Specialists in 1992 and she is now the co-director/co-owner with Laurie Roundtree. One of the first Certified Hand Therapists in the country, Heidi is a charter member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She is a contributing author to the American Society of Hand Therapists Treatment Guidelines and has presented poster sessions at the annual ASHT meetings. Heidi has also lectured nationally on various upper extremity topics. |
Laurie Roundtree, OTR/L, CHT—co-director/co-owner |
Laurie Roundtree graduated from Tufts University in Boston and has specialized in hand therapy her entire career. Laurie was the Chief Therapist at the Arcadia (California) Hand Rehab Center for six years, and director of the Santa Anita Hand Center in Arcadia, California, for two years. In addition to treatment, Laurie's prior work experience includes 5 years of consulting to businesses and individuals interested in injury prevention and workplace ergonomics. In 1988, Laurie joined Hand Rehabilitation Specialists where she was Director of the former Oxnard branch for 12 years. She is now co-director/co-owner of Hand Rehabilitation Specialists with Heidi Bowers-Dutra. One of the first Certified Hand Therapists in the country, Laurie is a charter member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and a contributing author of The American Society of Hand Therapists Treatment Guidelines. Laurie has lectured on upper extremity topics at both national and local conferences and authored a poster presentation on thumb arthritis at the 2003 ASHT Annual Conference.
She consulted as a technical adviser to Jim Carrey for his role as a head injury victim in “The Number 23.” She continues to be interested in creative problem solving and innovative splinting options. |
Eileen Seiberlich, OTR/L, CHT—Certified Hand Therapist |
Eileen Seiberlich graduated from Loma Linda University in 1985. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1991. Eileen worked in Los Angeles's San Gabriel Valley at Interstate Rehabilitation, Inc. and Pacific West Hand Center before joining Hand Rehabilitation Specialists in 2000. She is known for her intuitive expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain and cumulative trauma disorders. Eileen spent three years serving on the board of the Southern California Hand Special Interest Group, as both vice-president and president. She is now responsible for managing the Simi Valley office. |
Rekha Srinivasan, MS, OTR/L, CHT—Certified Hand Therapist |
Rekha Srinivasan graduated from Tufts University in 2000 and worked as an occupational therapist at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California; her focus was on patients with neurological disorders including stroke and traumatic brain injuries. In addition, she worked for the Hand Center of Southern California, where she specialized in cumulative trauma disorders. Rekha joined the staff of Hand Rehabilitation Specialists in August 2001. In 2004, Rekha served as treasurer for the Southern California Hand Special Interest Group. Rekha's special interests are in wrist rehabilitation, hand trauma, arthritis and shoulder disorders. |
Dorothy Brennan, OTR/L, CHT—Certified Hand Therapist |
Dorothy Brennan received her degree in occupational therapy from Worcester State College in
1998. Her past experiences include working in acute
rehabilitation with various orthopedic and neurological
conditions, home care focusing on ADL (activities of daily
living) function, and pediatrics. Since 2006 Dorothy has been
focusing her career in hand therapy and has completed many
continuing education courses to further her clinical skills.
She enjoys educating patient’s and caregivers on activity
modification and the use of adaptive equipment to assist
patients to return to normal function after an injury. Her
pediatric background has enhanced her ability to creatively
engage a child through play in order to regain hand/upper
extremity function. Dorothy has been with Hand Rehabilitation
Specialists since 2006 and currently holds Advanced Practice
Certificates in Hand Therapy and Physical Agent Modalities. |
Hand Rehabilitation Specialists provides individualized hand and upper extremity therapy and custom splinting in Ventura County, and receives referrals from many of the best doctors and surgeons in Southern California. The staff of five highly-skilled Occupational Therapists(OTs) provides qualified Certified Hand Therapy(CHT) services to the Conejo Valley and Ventura and Los Angeles County areas with offices in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, California. If you reside or work in the following areas, or just prefer to be treated by the best, please call our Thousand Oaks or Simi Valley locations to set up an appointment: Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, West Hills, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Chatsworth. |
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