Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Last updated: April 17, 2026

172 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Honolulu, HI. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

172 providers in Honolulu — showing 50 per page (page 2 of 4)

How we vet: Every listing starts from the provider's federal CMS NPI record and is refreshed from the registry on a recurring schedule, with direct links to the certification or state-licensing body for its specialty so you can verify credentials at the source. We do not accept paid placement. Read our full verification methodology.

Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Finding a pediatric occupational therapist in Honolulu usually comes down to a few practical questions: who is accepting new keiki, whether they take your insurance, and whether they work on the areas your child needs — fine-motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, feeding, or daily-living routines. FindKidTherapy lists pediatric OT providers across Oʻahu, from solo practices in Kaimukī and Mānoa to larger clinics near Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children and rehabilitation programs in town.

Honolulu's pediatric OT market is smaller than its speech and ABA markets, so openings vary by neighborhood and can move quickly. Wait times are commonly reported as shortest at solo and teletherapy-supported practices and longer at hospital-affiliated programs. Families from ʻAiea, Pearl City, and the windward side sometimes travel into Honolulu for an earlier slot.

If your child is under three, you can often start sooner through Hawaii's Early Intervention Section rather than a private list. Most families begin with an evaluation, then move into weekly sessions, and many clinics coordinate OT alongside speech or feeding therapy when a child needs more than one discipline.

Below you'll find the OT providers currently active in Honolulu. First, here's what local parents wish they'd known before their first call.

What to expect

A first visit is an evaluation, not treatment. Expect a play-based assessment that looks at areas such as fine-motor skills, sensory processing, and daily-living routines, plus a parent interview and a written summary with goals. Bring any pediatrician notes or prior IFSP/IEP paperwork.

Insurance

Hawaii Med-QUEST covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 under the federal EPSDT provision, with no annual visit cap while therapy remains medically necessary. QUEST Integration plans commonly include AlohaCare, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. HMSA, Kaiser, and UHC commercial plans typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Verify your specific plan before the first visit.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026 · varies)

teletherapy-supported/solo practices 2–5 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–9 weeks · hospital-affiliated and rehabilitation programs longer. These are reported ranges and vary by clinic and island location.

Start sooner if under 3

Hawaii Early Intervention Section (Part C), reached statewide through the H-KISS referral line at 1-800-235-5477. Often in-home; evaluation and initial IFSP generally within 45 days of referral.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

How long is the wait for pediatric occupational therapy in Honolulu?

It varies by provider and is best confirmed directly. Solo and teletherapy-supported practices are typically reported to start in 2–5 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 4–9 weeks, and hospital-affiliated or rehabilitation programs longer. Ranges depend on the clinic and where you live on Oʻahu. If your child is under three, Hawaii's Early Intervention Section generally arranges an evaluation and initial IFSP within 45 days of referral.

Does Hawaii Med-QUEST cover occupational therapy in Honolulu?

Yes. Hawaii Med-QUEST covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 through the federal EPSDT provision, with no annual visit cap while therapy remains medically necessary. Common QUEST Integration plans include AlohaCare, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Prior authorization is usually required after the initial evaluation.

What does a first OT evaluation in Honolulu cost without insurance?

Out-of-pocket occupational therapy evaluations in the Honolulu area are typically reported at $200–$450, with standard therapy sessions commonly reported around $120–$190. These figures vary by provider, and many clinics offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured families — ask when you call.

What happens at the first OT appointment?

The first appointment is an evaluation rather than treatment. The therapist reviews areas such as fine-motor skills, sensory processing, and daily-living routines through a play-based assessment and a parent interview, then provides a written summary with goals. Bring any pediatrician notes and prior IFSP or IEP paperwork to the first visit.

Can occupational therapy be combined with speech or ABA?

Often, yes. Many Honolulu clinics coordinate occupational therapy alongside speech or feeding therapy, and some families also see an ABA provider separately. Ask each clinic whether they offer multiple disciplines in one place or coordinate with outside providers, since scheduling across the island can be easier under one roof.

My child is under three — is there a faster path?

Yes. Children under three can be referred to Hawaii's Early Intervention Section (Part C) through the statewide H-KISS line at 1-800-235-5477. Services are often provided in the home, and evaluation with an initial IFSP is generally arranged within 45 days of referral.

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50 OT Therapists in Honolulu

Emily Ng

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Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Honolulu, HI

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50 OT Therapists in Honolulu

Emily Ng

Erica Harvitt, OTR/L

Evan Mee-Lee, OTR

Farrah Dimagiba, OTR/L

Frances Nishioka, OTR

Gay Laureen Jimenez, OT

Gina Shimabukuro-Araki

Heather Brackett

Holly Nitta, OT

Hui-I Chen

Jazmine Lane

Jean Lee Dizol

Jeannene Babcock, OTR/L

Jimmie Wilbourn

Joy Kuo

Judith Dacanay, OT

Judy Suarez, Occupational Therapy

Julianne Ostovich, MS OTR

Julia Tallent, OTR

Justin Mullen, OTR

Kara Crosson

Karen Wynands

Katelyn Zimmerman

Kathleen Burke, OTR/L

Kathleen Taira, OT

Kathryn Kropinski

Kathryn Shawhan, OTR

Katie Watanabe

Keith Dumont, OTR/L

Kellie Kawamoto, OTD, OTR/L

Kelli Higuchi, MOT, OTR, CHT

Kelli Kawamoto

Kelsey Tasoe

Kendra Seger, OTR/L

Keri Yamamoto, OTR, LMT

Kimberly Naguwa, OTR

Kimberly Sato, OTR

Kiralyn Kawachi-Ranion

Konane Deryke, OTR

Kristen Christensen, OTR/L

Kristine Felix, OTR/L

Kyle Shoji

Laurel Coffey, OTR/L

Laurie Nitta-Lee, OTD

Leina Lau, OTR

Leisl White, OTR/L

Leslie Tamashiro, O.T.R.

Liane Otake

Lindsey Herbert

Lindsey Norton, OTR/L

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