Claire Mijares, OTR/L

Claire has a remarkable career in pediatric occupational therapy and is highly regarded by her peers and clients alike. Graduating from the University of Southern California Occupational Therapy program in 1998, Claire has devoted her professional life to helping children in the Los Angeles area. Claire's experience and skills are vast, and her passion for working with infants through school-age children has driven her to work in a variety of community-based, clinic, and school-based settings. Throughout her career, Claire has focused on addressing the whole child by carefully assessing their strengths and needs. Collaboration with parents, educational teams, and other therapeutic professionals is at the heart of her approach. Claire's expertise spans a range of conditions, from fine motor and gross motor delays to sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental delays. Through her expertise and compassionate approach, Claire has helped countless children reach their fullest potential.Claire is a dedicated practitioner at Bloom Pediatrics who prioritizes her professional development to keep up with the latest advancements in pediatric care. To update her knowledge base and skills, Claire completed her Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification at University of Southern California, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Handwriting Without Tears, and ALERT Program. She has become an expert in her field, offering Bloom Pediatrics’ young patients accurate and reliable advice and care. Though she commits ample time and energy to her work, Claire also treasures her time with her family and friends. She loves reading books, traveling, watching movies, and cheering for Trojan football. Claire's passion for life is evidenced by her balance of work and family life.