Our Team
At Oak Bloom OT, we utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates play, creativity, imagination, exploration, and mindful awareness. Our goal is to build resilience and functional skills while promoting accessibility and adaptations for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Meet Lee-Anne Bloom, MS, OTR/L (She/Her)
Founder & Owner of Oak Bloom OT
Lee-Anne Bloom founded Oak Bloom OT with a mission to help children excel and flourish in their daily lives. As a parent of a child with sensory differences and recognizing sensory differences within herself, Lee-Anne has a profound understanding of neurodiversity and how individuals perceive sensory input to navigate their environments.
Lee-Anne has seen the transformative power of collaborating with families and schools to adapt environments and create tools for those with specific sensory preferences. She is dedicated to fostering independence and resilience in emotional, sensory, and social regulation.
With extensive training in Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Lee-Anne is an autism specialist focused on self-regulation to help individuals access and thrive in across all environments.
Specialized therapeutic techniques include:
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Certified Autism Specialist
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Advanced Mentored Clinician in Sensory Processing Disorder through the STAR Institute
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Sensory Processing Disorder Proficiency Certification Level I (SPD Pro I) through the STAR Institute
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The Zones of Regulation
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DIRFloortime®
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SCERTS®
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Pediatric Feeding and Assessment
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Social Thinking®
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Handwriting Without Tears
Meet Tenaya Jo, OTR/L (They/Them)
Occupational Therapist
Tenaya brings a strong foundation in mental health and supporting children in emotional regulation and social-emotional development. Having worked with children for much of their life, a career in pediatric occupational therapy was a natural pathway for Tenaya. They are especially humbled by the profound impact OT can have on the lives of children and their families. Tenaya has experience in both school and clinic settings. Though they work with children of all ages, Tenaya has a special spot in their heart for children ages 0-5.
Tenaya holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy degree from Samuel Merritt University.
Fun fact: Before becoming an OT, Tenaya was a carpenter for the California Shakespeare Theater!
Meet Leslie Noriega, OTR (She/Her)
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Leslie has extensive experience working with children in a variety of settings, including schools, camps, and outpatient clinics. Leslie is passionate about collaborating with children and their families to provide individualized, client-centered care that supports each child's unique needs and goals. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Leslie is committed to serving diverse communities and fostering meaningful connections with the families she works with. Areas of interest in OT are fine motor skills and anything crafty!
Leslie is an occupational therapist with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development, both from San Jose State University.
Outside of work, she enjoys crocheting, going on walks with her family, and trying new foods.
Meet Cindy Zhang, MS, OTR/L (She/Her)
Occupational Therapist
Hi, I’m Cindy Zhang! I hold a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and a background in Human Development and Psychology from UC Davis. My passion for working with children began early—starting as a camp leader at 14—and has grown through diverse experiences as a preschool teacher’s aide, YMCA Program Leader, behavioral therapy technician, research assistant, and Resource Learning Specialist.
I love working with neurodiverse populations and take joy in helping individuals discover and build upon their unique strengths. My approach is playful, engaging, and interest-based, ensuring that therapy feels both meaningful and fun.
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Meet Senia Lee, OT (She/Her)
Care Navigator
An occupational therapist by background, Senia (rhymes with "Kenya") now works full-time as a Mom and part-time in administrative support roles. As a therapist, Senia was especially passionate about feeding therapy and developing practical home programs for families -- experience that comes in handy while parenting her three young kiddos.
Senia loves "to do" lists, going for long walks, listening to podcasts, and strong black coffee. She is passionate about healthy living and especially enjoys cooking and baking wholesome recipes.
OT Interns and Volunteers
Oak Bloom OT is committed to supporting academic programs and the future of occupational therapy! We frequently host graduate-level interns in their final months of study. At the beginning of an intern’s rotation, we focus on establishing rapport with clients and learning each client's unique therapeutic needs. After the first few weeks and as they demonstrate clinical competency, interns gradually take on more responsibilities, including some treatment. Per the California Board of Occupational Therapy guidelines, an OTR/L (registered and licensed occupational therapist) always provides supervision and oversees all treatment planning and implementation.
Oak Bloom OT also welcomes and works with volunteers and requires a 100 hour minimum at the facility.
Our Clinic
Located in the convenient Grand Lake District, Oak Bloom OT offers two treatment rooms and an inviting waiting room.
Our "Sunshine Room" houses a wide array of gross motor equipment, including one of our (very popular!) suspended swings. This room is ideal for our sensory-seeking kiddos, regulating nervous systems, and building gross motor skills.
Our other treatment space, the "Galaxy Room," is a more subdued, calming room, perfect for addressing fine motor skills.
Our clinic is brimming with learning toys and materials for inspiring creativity and engaging clients. Our clinic was mindfully designed to facilitate building skills and regulating the body and brain.
We are located on the second floor of the building. Please note, there is not an elevator.
Take a tour of Oak Bloom OT
Get a preview of what our space looks like! We have all kinds of fun toys for your child to engage with to help improve their gross motor, fine motor, and sensory processing. If you'd like to know more about what to expect at Oak Bloom OT, you can find the link to our document here.
