Our Story
Bridging Pediatric Occupational Therapy & The Ocean
Why I Created Hang-Ten Therapeutics
My journey began with my own experience as a child in occupational therapy for sensory integration. That personal history, combined with my professional expertise and a deep love for the ocean, fueled my mission to create a different kind of support for neurodiverse children and their families.
- The Power of Surf Therapy: At Hang-Ten Therapeutics, we use surf therapy as a clinical tool to support children facing sensory processing challenges, motor delays, and difficulties with physical and emotional regulation. The water provides a unique and enriching sensory environment that is difficult to replicate in other spaces.
- A Safe Haven for Growth: In a world that can feel overwhelming, we strive to provide a safe haven where children can thrive. By engaging with the sand, water, and surfboard, your child experiences success in an environment tailored to their specific physical and emotional needs.
- This is a joyful, pressure-free space designed for play and discovery. Our goal is to empower children to build confidence and a sense of belonging without the need to "perform." Here, every child is encouraged to embrace their true self while gaining the essential skills they need to navigate the world.
To empower neurodiverse children through surf therapy by nurturing sensory-motor skill development, confidence, sense of self, and joy-helping them carry these strengths from the ocean into everyday life.
Our mission
Surf therapy is a therapeutic intervention that uses the surfboard and ocean environment as a tool for physical, sensory, emotional and social development.
What is surf therapy
Our location is Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA, and West Los Angeles.
