About Us
Why choose us
High level of expertise and success: HRS is a therapist-owned and operated private practice established in 1977, with six highly-skilled occupational and physical therapists, all of whom have attained the prestigious designation of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Because of the excellent results we obtain with our patients and our ongoing commitment to education and quality care, many of the top doctors and surgeons in Southern California refer their patients to Hand Rehabilitation Specialists.
Focus on individualized treatment: We do not believe in cookie cutter formulas. Our patients’ plans of care are constantly being reassessed and upgraded.
Knowledgeable about delicate healing tissues: We have expertise in treating injuries in all phases, including early stages when healing tissues are most vulnerable.
Skilled in the latest treatment techniques: Our therapists are dedicated to ongoing education and utilize the latest research and state-of-the-art techniques in their programs.
Comprehensive, patient-oriented care: Our conscientious, compassionate therapists go the extra mile to involve patients in their treatment planning and educate them about all aspects of their injury, goal setting, and treatment program.
Communication: We place a strong emphasis on collaboration with referring physicians and other health care professionals.
Our History
Ann England, OTR, establishes one of the first private practice hand therapy clinics in California. The American Society of Hand Therapists is also founded this year.
The Hand Therapy Certification Test is established . Ann , Laurie, Heidi and Eileen gain the designation CHT.
Heidi Bowers-Dutra , OTR/L, CHT joins the practice as clinical supervisor of the Thousand Oaks office. She passed the inaugural CHT exam in 1991.
Eileen Seiberlich, OTR/L, CHT joins the practice. She passed the inaugural CHT exam in 1991.
Ann sadly loses her fight to cancer, leaving Laurie and Heidi as the new owners of the Thousand Oaks Office.
Heidi and Laurie open a satellite in Simi Valley . Eileen Seiberlich, OTR/L, CHT becomes the clinical supervisor.
Adrienne Hofman, PT, MSPT, CHT joins HRS and passes the CHT exam in 2016.
Shanna Lucero, MS OTR/L joins the practice She passed the inaugural CHT exam in 2020.
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