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About Us
Our mission is to empower you to create a lifestyle that is functional, practical, and meaningful for your neurodivergent child.
Gandhi Murugappan
Founder · Pediatric OT
From Gandhi, Pediatric OT and the founder of IPT
The Story Behind Integrated Pediatric Therapy
Over the course of my career as an occupational therapist, I've had the privilege of working alongside children and families in schools, homes, and private practice settings. These experiences have shaped not only how I practice but why I do this work. Families have shown me what truly helps… and what often doesn't.
Here's what I've learned to move away from:
Therapy that doesn't consider the whole family
Intervention should fit naturally into a family's routines, culture, and values. For example, it doesn't make sense to teach fork use if a family primarily uses chopsticks.
Therapy where parents are passive observers
Sessions should help parents understand and support their child(ren).
Therapy which stays within the clinic walls
Parents are central to a child's progress. Sessions should empower them with understanding, strategies, and confidence to support their child in everyday life.
Therapy that tries to change who a child is
Our goal is not to “fix” children, but to understand them — supporting their regulation, participation, and independence in ways that honor their individuality.
Because of this, I founded Integrated Pediatric Therapy (IPT). What began as a solo practice has grown into a collaborative team of occupational therapists, united by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, practical, and family-centered care to children across the East Bay.
At IPT, we believe therapy should feel relevant, respectful, and truly supportive — for both the child and the family.
Putting deep thought into everything we do
Our Approach to Pediatric Therapy
Connect the Dots
During our assessment process, we begin by truly listening to parents' concerns. We then observe the child in a thoughtful and structured way — looking at postural control, visual-motor integration, gross and fine motor skills, and motor planning. When appropriate, we use standardized assessments to deepen our understanding. By identifying these connections, we can design targeted, meaningful strategies that support real-life function — not just performance in a therapy session.
Neuro-Affirming & Strength-Based
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based, and culturally responsive. We don't aim to change who a child is. Instead, we build on their strengths, interests, and preferences to support regulation, confidence, and independence in ways that feel authentic and respectful.
Parent Coaching & Collaboration
Parents are at the center of everything we do. We actively collaborate during sessions sharing strategies, problem-solving together, and creating practical plans that fit naturally into daily routines.
Focus on the Big Picture
Therapy is just one part of a child's journey. Our focus is on long-term impact — helping children participate meaningfully in their daily lives while empowering families with the skills and confidence to support them over time.
Your Sneak Peek Inside the Beautiful IPT Clinic, Pleasanton, CA
Our fully equipped clinic includes private rooms and a sensory gym. Our clinic space is intentionally designed with calming colors to help kids focus on the important work of therapy. It's the perfect place for your child to move, explore, and develop life skills.
Integrated Pediatric Therapy Team Values
Always learning
We're always learning and evolving to better help families — and always learning in connection with each kid and family.
Connection and trust
Relationship is at the core of all we do. When parents and kids feel more connected to each other — that's our favorite kind of win.
Empower others
We think beyond the time we're with clients to what they need in the big picture, offering resources and problem-solving skills.
Family-centered
We're not just working for the child, we're working for the whole family — a collaborative experience that values, involves, and supports everyone.
Inner purpose
There is value in doing what brings you joy and satisfaction. We love our work and it shines through in all we do.
We're here to answer all your questions.
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss the best approach for your child.