About OT Arts Santa Barbara
OT Arts is an innovative pediatric occupational therapy clinic that helps children ages 2-13 learn skills to maximize their independence while having fun and expressing themselves. We are Santa Barbara's premier pediatric clinic conceived of, planned by and run using the unique skills, perspective and clinical reasoning of an occupational therapist.
OT Arts provides a safe environment with minimal distractions so that children can build the underlying skills they need to be successful while uniquely blending traditional occupational therapy techniques with creative self expression through art.
About Lisa Serby, Santa Barbara Based Occupational Therapist
Ms. Serby, a nationally registered and California licensed occupational therapist, is the owner and director of OT Arts.
She received her Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy and advanced training in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1998. Ms. Serby received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts from Brandeis University.
Ms. Serby has over 27 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and has been working with children far longer as an artist, teaching classes in the parks and libraries of underprivileged areas. She has resided and worked as an occupational therapist in the Santa Barbara area for over 20 years.
Testimonial
Lisa was referred to me by our son's preschool. We worked with her for about a year and she completely helped transform our son! When we first started he couldn't even sit still for 1 min and by the end he was writing his name, sitting still for long periods of time and using the techniques he learned in OT at home and preschool to help regulate his body. She also helped me learn how to use OT tools and tactics when I am out and about with him and he starts to get dysregulated. I honestly had no idea what to expect going into our first session and was blown away by the care, attention and skill that Lisa has. I highly recommend her if your kiddo is struggling to keep their bodies still and safe. She totally changed our lives. Thank you Lisa!Sarah P.