Occupational Therapists

Mariella C. Vargas, OTRP, CDPP

Mariella Vargas aka Teacher Ella is a registered occupational therapist in the Philippines. She finished her degree from the University of Batangas and became part of Kaleidoscope therapy and Learning Center last 2014 up to present. She also worked on other well-known centers such as Mary Mediatrix Medical Center and Saint Patrick Medical Center. She specializes her professional expertise in providing evaluation and intervention to pediatric population which include children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning difficulties, developmental delays and others. She is placing the axis of her intervention in the nutritional level and ecological balance of a human system. Moreover, she is dedicated to refining her knowledge and practical skills to ensure that the implementation of appropriate intervention is explicit and optimal for the needs of every patient.

Doreen Kae F. Famadico, OTRP, IMC, CDPP

Teacher Doreen Kae F. Famadico is a Licensed Occupational Therapist from the Philippines,whose practice is mainly on Pediatrics. She graduated from University of Batangas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2013. She has been practicing for more than 10 years now and caters to kids with developmental delays , kids on the Autism Spectrum ,and behavioural conditions.

She has trainings and background in Developmental Play, Executive Functioning, Sensory Processing, DIR 101/Play the Floortime Way and Interactive Metronome. Her main goal is for the kids to maximize their capabilities and form a cooperative relationship with the parents because they will be one of the keys to unlocking the capabilities of the children. Teacher Doreen loves reading books, preaching and reading the Bible and believes that our Creator wants the good , acceptable and perfect will for every creature.

May Bell Vigilla, OTRP, CDPP

Teacher May Bell, is a licensed Occupational Therapist registered in the Philippines.  She graduated from University of Batangas with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree. She is one of the pioneer OT consultants at Kaleidoscope Therapy and Learning Center and has been practicing her profession for 10 years now.  As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, her practice interests lie mostly in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, Developmental delay, Behavior and Learning problems. She works with children on an individual basis, Dyad and groups based on their levels of function target skills and severity of disability. In her practice, she emphasizes the importance of “Parent Involvement “which is the key component in the child’s therapy and makes the process effective and successful.

Teacher  May Bell highly values additional training and has completed a certification course – Developmental Play. She is now a certified Developmental Play Practitioner. She also attended seminars/ training such as “ Teaching Social Skills using ABA Approach”,  “ Overview of ABA”, “DIR 101/ Play the Floortime way”, “Braingym”. She is active in improving her skill set through continuing education and training whenever possible.

Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, watching movies and going out to rest and relax.

Mary Grace R. Magsino, OTRP, CDPP

also known as OT Grace, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Batangas. She passed the National Licensure Examination in August 2017.

She currently works as an OT consultant at Kaleidoscope Therapy and Learning Center in Lemery, Batangas, where she has been practicing for more than eight years, and at Helping Hands in San Pascual, Batangas City, where she has been working for more than six years. She also shared her knowledge and expertise as a guest panelist during the OSCE held at EAC-Manila in October 2017.
She has attended various trainings and seminars, including “Pagbabago: Towards a Transformative Practice” in November 2017 and “Getting Handwriting RIGHT” in January 2018. She has also completed several certification courses, such as Developmental Play Level I (Basic) in April 2018, Applied Developmental Play Level II in October 2018, Advanced Developmental Play Level III in October 2021, “From Sensory Processing to Executive Functioning” in December 2019, “Why Play Matters” in October 2021, DIR Floortime 101 in October 2021, and SOS approach to feeding in July 2026.

OT Grace works with the pediatric population in the clinic, catering to students with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay (GDD), learning disabilities (LD), seizure disorders, and Down syndrome.

OT Grace hails from Cuenca, Batangas. She is happily married with one child. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to K-pop songs and watching movies.

Maica Angelie Perez, OTRP, CDPP

Carina Yvonne Manalo, OTRP, CDPP

Teacher Ina is a licensed Occupational Therapist registered in the Philippines. She passed the Licensure Examination last December 2021. She graduated from University of Batangas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has been practicing for 3 years now as Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Kaleidoscope Therapy and Learning Center which accommodates children and individuals with diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Learning and Behavioral Condition. She provides and promotes primary treatment focusing on facilitating engagement for both family and kids, giving strategies to improve productive living, quality of life, improve and develop skills, meet individualized goals and collaborate with other professions and parents.

Moreover, she attended several trainings that promote professional growth and evidence-based treatment approach & strategies managing different areas of concern with certifications such as Developmental Play: Level 1 (Basic), 2 (Applied) Level 3 (Advanced), Master Class in Nature & Developmental Play and DIR 101 Floortime.

Christina Marie Manalo, OTRP, CDPP

Teacher Christina Marie Manalo is a licensed Occupational Therapist Registered in the Philippines after passing the Licensure examination year 2021. She graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at University of Batangas. Currently she  is working as a Pediatric OT consultant at Kaleidoscope Therapy and Learning Center handling children with exceptional needs to promote independence in their daily activities and achieve functional capabilities in their occupations despite their individual difficulties. 

She is currently a certified Developmental Play Practitioner in which she attended seminars with certifications including Level 1 Basic, Level 2 Applied and Level 3 Advanced Developmental Play, DIR 101 Floortime, and Master Class in Nature and Developmental Play  to enhance her skills and provide evidence-based treatment that will help children’s individual challenges.

Angelu Divino, OTRP, CDPP

Angelu M. Divino is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTRP) who graduated from the University of Batangas. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through personalized therapeutic interventions, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of occupational therapy. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, she helps clients achieve their goals and improve their daily living skills.

To gain comprehensive experience, she underwent internships at several prestigious institutions, including the Philippine Orthopedic Center, Philippine Cerebral Palsy, Inc., Philippine General Hospital, Project TEACH, and Kaleidoscope Therapy and Learning Center. These internships provided extensive exposure to pediatric, physical dysfunction, and psychiatric settings, enriching her expertise and versatility in occupational therapy practice.

Angelu has attended specialized trainings, including Developmental Play Levels 1 and 2 and DIR Floortime, to further enhance skills in handling patients. These certifications underscore a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in order to provide the best possible care for clients.

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