Bearfoot Occupational Therapy
584 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Location & Phone number
584 Castro St # 287, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
About the Business

Welcome to Bearfoot Occupational Therapy, where nature meets healing to unlock your child's full potential. Located at 584 Castro St # 287, San Francisco, CA 94114, Bearfoot OT offers a unique, nature-based approach to pediatric occupational therapy. We understand the challenges your child may face with everyday tasks, and we're here to help through expert guidance and transformational outdoor sessions.
At Bearfoot OT, we believe in the power of combining kids, the great outdoors, and occupational therapy to create an enriching experience that addresses social, emotional, motor, and sensory challenges. Our outdoor pediatric therapy practice is designed to launch children into days filled with joy and success.
We offer personalized 1:1 therapy sessions, engaging nature-based social groups, and exciting summer camps, all tailored to help your child reach their goals and unlock their potential. Our sessions focus on improving gross and fine motor skills, self-regulation, sensory processing, and nurturing creativity and imagination.
Our sessions are conducted in beautiful locations throughout San Francisco, including Glen Park Canyon and the Presidio, as well as in San Rafael's China Camp. Whether it's rain or shine, warm or cold, our skilled occupational therapists are ready to guide your child in these natural settings.
Bearfoot OT was founded by Marika, a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for outdoor therapy. With a B.A. in African/African American Studies from Dartmouth College and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Boston University, Marika brings years of experience from traditional OT settings to the great outdoors. When she's not working with children and families, you might find her playing competitive ultimate frisbee, cycling, running, or catching up on podcasts.
Join us at Bearfoot Occupational Therapy and let nature be the facilitator for real, concrete change in your child's life. Discover the difference that outdoor therapy can make today!
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Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"We truly loved the therapists at Bearfoot - a year in 1:1 OT, 6 months in group, and then summer camp. My son loved going, and we saw great improvements in skills and abilities. That being said, we were not invited back to social group, even though I expressed our desire to continue with the therapists. Somehow they "lost" our email from the list. By the time I realized I needed to register by checking the site on my own, the group was full. Securing a spot is just very hard when capacity is 5 kids, and I'm sure they have many kids vying for each spot. I don't think this problem is unique to Bearfoot, it's just disappointing when you have been a customer for nearly 2 years and have had a good experience otherwise. Because I was counting on this group, I did not get on lists elsewhere, and now every other fall social group is full at other companies. When you have an ND child that finally finds a group where they are accepted, it's a tough pill to swallow when they lose it."
"Our child had a blast at Bearfoot summer camp. Wow, it makes a huge difference to be a program that embraces strengths and interests- it makes learning and growth so fun and easy for them. By far our son's fav camp of the summer."
"We had a wonderful experience with Bearfoot and Ashlyn, our OT. From the first call they were attentive and responsive to our specific needs. When we were matched with Ashlyn I immediately noticed her attentiveness and her ability to make a personal connection with my son. She shared how we could continue our son’s growth at the end of our sessions and our son absolutely loved her. I’d recommend Bearfoot and Ashlyn, specifically, to anyone in need of OT services for their child. Thank you Ashlyn for being such a loving and invested support provider!"
"I cannot speak more highly of Marika and her team of talented therapists at Bearfoot! They are unlike other OT practices because they are so dedicated to making sure parents have everything they need to support their children. So grateful for Bearfoot!"
"We sought occupational therapy to help our autistic daughter manage emotional outbursts, and Bearfoot OT has been transformative. My daughter’s therapist Nicole’s ability to connect and bring joy to our daughter during sessions is remarkable, offering her tools and strategies that she eagerly applies in her daily life. Observing our daughter articulate her feelings and tackle new challenges with confidence is deeply heartening. We are incredibly grateful for the positive changes we’ve seen and highly recommend Nicole’s compassionate and effective approach to any parent looking for support in their child’s development."
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