Meet Our Specialists

Eufrocina "Cina" Tomas-Salonga, OTR/L is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Feeding Specialist, HTC, HWT, NDT, SI, TLP provider and MNRI (Masgutova) associate, with over 30 years of practical experience

Rachel Shimer, MOT, OTR/L is a Therapeutic Listening Provider, and MNRI (Masgutova) specialist, trained in NDT, SI, and Feeding Strategies. She has over 15 years of experience practicing Occupational Therapy.

Eric Hiu Laam Cheung, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who earned his BS degree from UC Davis in Exercise Biology and an MS in Occupational Therapy from Stanbridge University in Southern California. Eric was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to the Bay Area with his family at age 11. Eric loves empowering children of all ages to reach their full potential and thrives on knowing that he is making a difference in their lives. He is a die-hard Golden State Warriors fan. Go Dubs!!!

Richard Broyer, OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree from San Jose State University. Passionate about helping pediatric clients reach their full potential and achieve independence, Richard brings a dedicated and energetic approach to his work. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys outdoor adventures with his dogs, staying active through workouts, and honing his skills as a jujitsu master.

Aida Buderi, OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist who earned her Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from Samuel Merritt University. Aida loves getting to know her patients and has a passion for working with children who have sensory processing issues. She particularly enjoys sharing in her patient's achievements and successes with them. Aida is an outdoor entheusiast who enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband and their two dogs.

Alice Lewsey, OTR/L is an Anat Banial Method and Felden Krais practitioner, trained in NDT, HWT and Feeding Strategies. Alice was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Canada. Alice moved to the Bay Area in 1997, and began her career as an Occupational Therapist. Alice has two college aged children and lives locally with her husband and their certified therapy dog, Ralphie. NBCOT certified and CA licensed.

Karen Williams, OTR/L is an SI and VPPS trained Pediatric Therapist with more than 15 years of experience and has specialized in pediatric in home care. Karen was born & raised in the Bay Area and received her degree from The University of Washington. She lives locally with her husband and has four children.

Joan Lightfoot, INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR Joan has a background in business and has worked in the therapy industry for many years. Joan enjoys spending time watercolor painting and rock collecting. If you have an insurance authorization related questions you may contact her directly at 925-264-9822

Kim Botelho, OPERATIONS AND PATIENT SERVICES Kim joined TLFI in 2013. She fell in love with our kids and their families so she decided to make her once temporary position a permanent one. Kim manages the Learning Fountain's internal operations & staff as well as patient scheduling, billing questions and concerns.

Our dedicated team is here to help unlock your child's full potential, and to provide both you and your child with the tools essential to their development. Contact us today to arrange a consultation, free of charge, and learn how your child can benefit from our Services.

meet ilyse!

Ilyse was referred to TLFI when she was eleven months old for feeding complications, sensory processing challenges, and global delays. She could crawl, but needed assistance to stand and walk. She ate stage one baby foods, but would not tolerate food with texture. She would get upset if her hands got messy, and was fearful of anything that resembled a "kush ball."

With the support of her family, Ilyse responded positively to her therapy. After eighteen months, she now walks, runs, jumps with both feet off the floor, and can open doors. She has come to tolerate new textures and no longer upsets easily if her hands get messy. She enjoys stringing beads, and doodling. Ilyse likes singing, dancing, and playing outside; but, she still does not like being near a "kush ball." She is a strong-willed and loving girl. We can't wait to see what she does next!