Hands on Hands
Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
"Comprehensive Upper Exremity Rehabilitation Center"
We Pride Ourselves in
Providing Quality
Hands On
Treatment !
To Schedule An Appointment . . .
Call one of our four locations:
Costa Mesa 714-556-2288
Huntington Beach 714-842-6202
Laguna Hills 949-470-0021
Los Alamitos 562-430-8700
We are moving forward towards a healthy environment. Beginning March 2023 we will no longer require mask wearing but will open to optional wearing to accommodate all personal and individual choices. We continue to be here for our patients and staff.
Our Therapists
Janet opened her private practice in 1981 and celebrates 42 years in private practice, Hands On Hands Rehab Center, Inc,. She graduated in Occupational Therapy from USC in 1976. Her career goal and desire was to provide an environment where individuals suffering from severe upper extremity injuries could come and receive the best quality of care, with the highest level of skilled therapist, in a comfortable non-threatening atmosphere. Her dreams became reality when she opened Hands On Hands Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in Costa Mesa in 1985. She went on to open 3 additional clinical offices, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills and Los Alamitos. Janet is married and has one daughter. Janet is a huge LA Kings Hockey fan enjoying season tickets directly behind her favorite goalie, Jonathon Quick. She feels blessed with all that God has given her and with her success in business and at home.
Janet Royal,OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist licensed
Founder and Owner
Hands On Hands Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Scott joined Hands On Hands in 2007. He is a co-owner of our Laguna Hills Office. He graduated in 2000 at New York Institute of Technology receiving his Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy. He practiced in New York at Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab. and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2006 after completing an extensive amount of hands-on experience and educational training. Scott loves to travel, enjoys skiing and to bike ride and fishing. We are truly blessed to have him as part of our family.
Scott Costello, OTR/L,CHT
Registered Occupational Therapist Licensed,
Certified Hand Therapist
Co-Owner, Laguna Hills
Jay Yeager, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hands On Hands Rehab Center
General Manager and Marketing
Jay has been working in hands since 2001. He came to Hands On Hands Rehab in 2008. He has been working hard helping us grow through Marketing and manage the business. Jay brings to Hands On Hands not only skills as an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, but provides his experience in Marketing and managing our centers in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos. Jay graduated from Mount St. Mary's in 1992. He went on to complete his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 2001. Jay is a California native, a rare thing these days. He has two children and is a grandpa to a beautiful baby girl. He enjoys spending time with his family as the supportive dad for his daughter, granddaughter and his son especially with soccer games and watching him play lacroste. Jay also enjoys the outdoors, camping, backpacking, hiking and fishing.
Meredith has over 37 years experience working in hand therapy. She is our Costa Mesa Office supervising therapist. She graduated from USC in 1984. Meredith went on to become a Certified Hand Therapist in 1991. In 2002 to continued and expand her knowledge, Meredith became Certified in Lymphedema Management. She joined us in 2008. Meredith is an exceptional hand therapist and a great addition to our group. She is the proud mother to twin adult girls and with multiple grandchildren. Overjoyed and blessed does not describe her love in the role as grandma. Her hobbies include being a grandma, rubber stamping, walking, theater, musical instruments, and reflexology.
Amy joined Hands on Hands Rehab Center, Inc. 2021. She is a graduate from Cal State Long Beach with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and completing her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Texas Tech University. Amy has enjoys baking, jigsaw puzzles, spear fishing, podcasting and visiting local breweries. She also enjoys going to live concerts, What great skills and fun she brings to our Huntington Beach office with staff and patients.
Meredith Vaughan, OTR/L, CHT
Registered Occupational Therapist Licensed
Certified Hand Therapist,
Costa Mesa Clinical Supervisor
Amy Tippol,, MOT, OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Huntington Beach Office
Tritia joined Hands on Hands Rehab Center, Inc. in 2019 and is our per-deim therapist in the Huntington Beach office. She received her CHT, Certified Hand Therapist in December of 2022. She is a graduate from St. Augustine with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. Tritia loves going to rock concerts, going on walks/hikes with her dog, yoga, loves sewing, and enjoys binge-watching Netflix.
Tritia Herrera, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
Registered Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Certified Hand Therapist
Huntington Beach Office
Patrick joined Hands On Hands in the crazy year of 2020. Patrick received his Masters in Occupational Therapy from CSUDH in 2014 and went on to get his CHT in 2018. He is as he calls himself an ex-professional musician on the drums, guitar, bass and piano. We haven't had a concert yet but we hope to get a little taste of his past. He is a yogi, loves dogs and a horror movie aficionado!
Patrick Willson, MS,OTR/L, CHT
Registered Occupational Therapist Licensed
Certified Hand Therapist,
Los Alamitos
Mary Ann joined our Hands on Hands family in June 2018. She got her B.S in Kinesiology with a focus in Gerokinesiology from CSU Fullerton. Mary Ann has worked for us as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant until end of 2022 when she pursued her education and is working to become a Registered Occupational Therapist and to complete this in 2023. This should be a breeze as she is so knowledgeable in the field already. Mary Ann is interested in learning sign language and Spanish. We couldn't be happier having her as part of our family. When the weather is fair she enjoy fishing and watching baseball.
Annie came on board with Hands On Hands Rehab Center in 2021. She is a graduate from Stanbridge University in Occupational Therapy. She also received a certificate in Adapative and Inclusive Trainer (AIT). Annie has a BFA degree in Graphic Design which she has enjoyed in the last 8 years. Her interest include CrossFit, Hiking, Museums, going to Disneyland and of course loves Dogs (who doesn't?) Not to mention her fun and playful personality that she brings to our Los Alamitos office.
Mary Ann Watson, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Costa Mesa and Los Alamitos Offices
Annie Yao, MSOT, OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Los Alamitos and Huntington Beach Offices
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Raquel is a Occupational Therapist who received her MA at USC in 2021. She is perusing her OTD and will complete it in 2022. She joined Hands On Hands Rehab Center, Laguna Hills in 2022. Raquel is married with a her family consisting of a Chiweenie puppy and 9 Birds. She enjoys going to Disneyland, attending concerts photography, trying new foods, watching movies and of course spending time with her playful family
Leah came to Hands on Hands in 2022 joining the Laguna Hills office. She also splits her time in our Costa Mesa office bringing her wonderful skills to our patients there. She got her master's in Occupational Therapy in 2018 from St. Augustine. Leah has a niece who she loves to spend time with and a Labradoodle, Stella the love of her life. Her interests include reading, cooking, gardening and stand up paddle boarding
Raquel Morrill, OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist
Laguna Hills Office
Leah Woodside, MOT, OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist Licensed
Laguna Hills Office
Rushin joined Hands On Hands in 2022. She has a BS in Health Science and Community Health Education in 2016 and then went on to get her MS in Occupational Therapy in 2020. Rushin has worked in the past with pediatrics as well as worked closely with Physical Therapists as an aide prior to pursuing her degree in OT. She has had a passion for working in the healthcare field for some time. Her family lives close by in Orange County including her younger brother who she is very close to. Rushin loves crafting, ceramics, crochet, cooking, gardening and Sci Fi movies. She brings such fun to our office with her infectious laughter and sweet personality.
Rushin Khatibi, MS, OTR/L
Registered Occupational Therapist
Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa Offices
Our Office Staff
Maria joined Hands On Hands August 2012 to become our Costa Mesa Billing Administrator. She went to ConCorde Career College in 1994 where she received her training as a Medical Assistant. She is a mother of two girls and one son and a proud grandma. She is a busy mom with her kids activities and schools events. When she's not at work Maria enjoys shopping, reading involvement in Illuminating Foundation (Health Fairs for the Homeless) since 2008. Maria obviously has a huge heart for helping others.
Maria Iglesias
Office Billing and Management
Ana joined us in 2017. After we tried for a few years to get Ana to join HOH, our worlds finally united. Ana received her MA in Medical Assistant from Ritchey Center R.O.P. in 2007. She comes with a great deal of experience working in both the front and back offices. Ana is married and has two children. She enjoys drawing in her free time as well as shopping, walking and just enjoying the outdoors and breathing in the fresh air. We couldn't be happier to have Ana as a part of our family.
Luisana (Ana) Manzo
Front office Administrator
Costa Mesa Office
Naoko "Nikki" began as a volunteer at Hands On Hands in 2008. We enjoyed her so much and appreciated her hard work that we offered her a position with us to help in both of our Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach offices and on the rehab floor helping the therapists. She is now our Huntington Beach office administrator. Nikki received her Bachelor of Social Work in May 1998. She enjoys sports including volleyball, tennis, hiking and running. In 2010 Naoko ran in the New York Marathon and competed it in record time to receive the Marathon Medal.
Naoko Iso
Front office Administrator
Huntington Beach Office
