Tialla, originally from Maui, recently moved back to Oahu from New York City with her husband and son. A pediatric occupational therapist since 2012, she has worked in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and sensory integration clinics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington.
Tialla is dedicated to helping children build essential motor, sensory, and cognitive skills, empowering them to gain confidence and learn joyfully. Inspired by her mother’s disability, she strives to support families in understanding their children’s unique experiences so that they can function more fully and independently.
Tialla’s most treasured place on Oahu is the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. She loves to explore art museums, parks, and good book stores. She also loves to be on, near, or in the water, especially at her top beaches of Waimea, Ko Olina, and Lanikai. Her go-to games are Jenga and Spot It, and her favorite therapy tools are the lycra swing, putty, and scented markers.
Hi, I’m Bethany–a creative problem-solver with a passion for pediatrics. I have had the honor and privilege to support, treat and learn from children of all ages in a variety of clinical, school and home settings for over twenty years.
I was born into the foreign-service life, and as a child I moved around every couple of years. In 2002, as a new occupational therapy graduate from Nova Southeastern University, I made my last move and found my forever home in Kailua. I am now the mother of two big kids and enjoy spending time with my family: surfing, reading and painting.
