{"id":196,"date":"2019-05-26T05:33:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T05:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/our-staff\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:12:22","slug":"our-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/en\/our-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"padding-adjust-page\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-24\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInLeft\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n    <!-- ttl area --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttl-area\">\n<h2 class=\"text-pink\" aria-label=\"Our Staff\" aria-level=\"2\">Our Staff<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- ttl area --><br \/>\n    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" alt=\"Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, DO\" src=\"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/TakashiMatsukiMDDC\/images\/pic-profile-hiroe-imai-hu.jpg\">\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-16\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\">Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, D.O.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Clinical Fellow at the NIH | Bilingual in Japanese and English<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the greater Washington, D.C. area. She provides compassionate, evidence-based and culturally informed care in both English and Japanese, and has been seeing patients at this practice since 2023. Dr. Hu completed her psychiatry residency at Georgetown University Hospital and is currently a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), where she conducts research on treatment-resistant depression and neuroendocrinology. Originally from Ashiya in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Dr. Hu has lived and studied in the United States since college. She holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Contemplative Psychology from Brown University and brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to her clinical work. Her academic research includes publications in cross-cultural psychology, with a focus on Japanese language, identity, and embodied practices. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Hu is an active researcher and writer who is passionate about staying current with scientific advances in psychiatry. Her background enables her to provide thoughtful, personalized care to individuals navigating complex emotional, cultural, and medical landscapes.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Education & Training<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Brown University \u2013 B.S. in Chemical Engineering & B.A. in Contemplative Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Touro University California \u2013 Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)<\/li>\n<li>University of California, San Francisco \u2013 Visiting Research Scholar<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown University Hospital \u2013 Psychiatry Residency<\/li>\n<li>National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) \u2013 Clinical Fellowship in Psychiatry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Licensure & Certification<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Board-Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology<\/li>\n<li>Licensed in: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; Pennsylvania; California<\/li>\n<li>Certified Flow Yoga Instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Areas of Expertise<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Mood Disorders & Treatment-Resistant Depression<\/li>\n<li>Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Neuroendocrinology & Psycho-Endocrinology<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Psychiatry (special focus on Japanese culture)<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s Mental Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Selected Awards & Honors<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>American Psychiatric Association \u2013 Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators (2024)<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown University Hospital \u2013 Highest PRITE\u00ae Score Award (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Medical Society of America \u2013 Nippon-JMSA Scholarship (2021)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">View Dr. Hu\u2019s publications: <a href=\"https:\/\/nih.academia.edu\/HiroeHu\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nih.academia.edu\/HiroeHu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, D.O. practices in the following states as well.<\/strong><br \/>\n      California, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" alt=\"Takashi Matsuki, M.D. Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist\" src=\"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/TakashiMatsukiMDDC\/images\/pic-profile-takashi-matsuki.jpg\">\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-16\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h4 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Takashi Matsuki, M.D.\" aria-level=\"3\">Takashi Matsuki, M.D.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\"><strong>Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Professional Experience\" aria-level=\"4\">Professional Experience<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Private Practice, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, NY, and Fort Lee, NJ.<\/li>\n<li>Telepsychiatry practice across the State of Washington, Texas, and Georgia.<\/li>\n<li>Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY<\/li>\n<li>Attending Psychiatrist, Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Medical Society of America, Board Member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Prior Experience\" aria-level=\"4\">Prior Experience<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-1\">\n<li><strong>Medical Director, Attending Psychiatrist, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Served a supervisory role to a multi-disciplinary team of professionals specialized in mental health. Closely observed and improved patient care and outcomes. Kept the quality control standards high to ensure compliance to federal and state regulations. Oversaw and gave instructions to psychiatry residents and medical students.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-1\">\n<li><strong>Medical Director, Shonan Nagisa Medical Clinic, Fujisawa, Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Worked as a primary care physician at the largest organization providing medical in-home healthcare in Japan. Provided medical services to homebound or bedridden patients. Primarily responsible for palliative care of terminally-ill patients. Served a supervisory role to more than 90 employees.<br \/>\n      Managed coordination of medical care for more than 1800 patients under our care.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"\" aria-level=\"4\">Education<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Postgraduate Training\" aria-level=\"4\">Postgraduate Training<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-1\">\n<li><strong>Resident in Psychiatry: Mount Sinai Beth Israel New York, NY<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Completed ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency training program.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-1\">\n<li><strong>Resident in Emergency and Primary Care Medicine: Yokosuka General Hospital, Uwamachi, Yokosuka, Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Completion of the 2-year mandatory training program in primary care for postgraduate physician, required for full licensure by the Japanese government.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-1\">\n<li><strong>Intern: United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Completion of rotating internship in a clinical setting simulating the actual situation in the U.S. Study of medicine for both outpatient and inpatient, and work experience as a medical liaison to facilitate communication between the U.S. Naval Hospital and local hospitals in Japan.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"License and Certification\" aria-level=\"4\">License and Certification<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Board-Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology<\/li>\n<li>Maryland State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>New York State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Texas State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Georgia State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Alabama State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Washington State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>California State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Illinois State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Kentucky State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Wisconsin State Medical License and DEA<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Medical License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Professional Membership\" aria-level=\"4\">Professional Membership<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>American Psychiatric Association<\/li>\n<li>New York County Medical Society<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Medical Society of America<\/li>\n<li>JAMSNET(Japanese Medical Support Network) Mental Health Network<\/li>\n<li>The Japanese American Association of New York, Committee on Aging Issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Link\" aria-level=\"4\">Link<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hibarifamilymedical.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hibari Family Medical<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icahn.mssm.edu\/profiles\/takashi-matsuki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/psychiatrists\/takashi-matsuki-edgewater-nj\/160057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Psychology Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmsa.org\/ja\/professional-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Japanese Medical Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/finder.psychiatry.org\/SearchDetail.aspx?mcId=000001098460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Psychiatric Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/takashimatsukimd\/images\/img-profile-yuto-tobin.webp\" alt=\"Yuto Tobin-Miyaji M.D.\">\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-18\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\">Yuto Tobin-Miyaji M.D.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Psychiatrist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Yuto Tobin-Miyaji MD was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and moved to New York during middle school\u2014a life experience that shaped his deep appreciation for cultural diversity and the complexities of identity and belonging. These early transitions continue to inform his compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to mental health care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Binghamton University, State University of New York, and received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He is currently the outpatient chief resident of psychiatry at George Washington University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Yuto\u2019s academic and clinical journey spans neuroscience research, medical innovation, and community service. He has conducted research on Alzheimer\u2019s disease, utilized 3D modeling to deepen understanding of human anatomy, and translated Japanese psychiatric literature into English to help bridge global perspectives in mental health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">While in medical school, he witnessed the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic in the Bronx, which inspired his strong commitment to addiction medicine and psychiatric care for underserved populations\u2014especially immigrants, refugees, and individuals navigating multiple cultural worlds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yuto volunteered his time delivering groceries, assembling care packages, and tutoring children of frontline healthcare workers, further reinforcing his dedication to community support and resilience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Outside of work, Yuto is a passionate soccer player and avid language learner\u2014interests that help him connect more deeply with people from all walks of life. He believes in meeting clients where they are, listening without judgment, and working collaboratively toward healing and growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Yuto Tobin-Miyaji M.D. practices in the following states as well.<\/strong><br \/>\n      New York<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n     <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" alt=\"Tomoya Hirota M.D. Ph.D.\" src=\"https:\/\/california.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/TakashiMatsukiMDCalifornia\/images\/pic-profile-tomoya-hirota.jpg\">\n      <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-18\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\">Tomoya Hirota M.D. Ph.D.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Virginia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Academic Appointments<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California San Francisco (until September 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Professor of Child Development and Mental Health (specially appointed), Okayama University (starting October 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Professional Training<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>General Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University<\/li>\n<li>Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco<\/li>\n<li>Psychiatry, Okayama Psychiatric Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Areas of Expertise<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders<\/li>\n<li>Mental health across the lifespan, from early childhood to adulthood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Tomoya Hirota M.D. Ph.D. practices in the following states as well.<\/strong><br \/>\n        California, New York, New Jersey, Texas<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>     <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/takashimatsukimd\/images\/img-profile-saoymi-mishima.webp\" alt=\"Sayomi Mishima PMHNP-BC, MSN\">\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-18\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\">Sayomi Mishima PMHNP-BC, MSN<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Marland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Originally from Osaka, Japan, Sayomi has devoted more than 20 years to nursing, gaining extensive experience across diverse settings including the Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Center, Surgical Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Rehabilitation Hospital. These years of practice shaped her deep recognition of how profoundly mental health influences overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">In 2018, she shifted her focus to psychiatry, working in both adult and pediatric psychiatric emergency departments and inpatient units. After earning her ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Sayomi has been committed to delivering care that is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and holistic. Her patient-centered approach reflects her dedication to supporting individuals through their unique challenges and fostering safe, supportive environments where healing and understanding can take place.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Core Qualifications<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li>ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Extensive adult and pediatric psychiatric experience<\/li>\n<li>Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills<\/li>\n<li>Emergency, trauma, ICU, and crisis care expertise<\/li>\n<li>Safety Care Certified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\">Education<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-4\">\n<li><strong>Maryville University, St. Louis<\/strong> \u2013 Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Pennsylvania State University<\/strong> \u2013 Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Osaka Prefecture Health Science College of Nursing, Japan<\/strong> \u2013 Associate of Science in Nursing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Sayomi Mishima PMHNP-BC, MSNN practices in the following states as well.<\/strong><br \/>\n       California, New York<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n     <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" alt=\"Megumi Omonishi Ph.D.\" src=\"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/TakashiMatsukiMDDC\/images\/pic-profile-megumi-omonishi.jpg\">\n      <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-18\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Megumi Omonishi Ph.D.\" aria-level=\"3\">Megumi Omonishi Ph.D.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Licensed Clinical Psychologist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Kansai University in Osaka, Japan<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Southern Arkansas University<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Central Arkansas University \u2013 Master in Psychology<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Georgia State University \u2013 Doctor of Psychology<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Tennessee University Health Science Center \u2013 Internship<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Dr. Megumi Omonishi Ph.D. provides teletherapy in the following states.<\/strong><br \/>\n        Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n     <\/div>\n<p>     <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInRight\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n    <!-- row nest --><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-3 mb-md-0\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto img-size-70sm\" src=\"https:\/\/dc.takashimatsukimd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/TakashiMatsukiMDDC\/images\/pic-profile-naoko-matsuda.jpg\" alt=\"Naoko Matsuda Sbaschnig, M.A., OTR\/L\">\n     <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-18\">\n<h3 class=\"text-green h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Naoko Matsuda Sbaschnig, M.A., OTR\/L\" aria-level=\"3\">Naoko Matsuda Sbaschnig, M.A., OTR\/L<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-2 text-danger\"><strong>*Services are available to residents of Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Occupational Therapist, Registered, and Licensed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Occupational Therapy (OT) is a profession that uses <strong>meaningful activities and occupations<\/strong> to support clients in achieving greater participation and well-being in their daily lives.y<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">With over 20 years of experience as a school-based occupational therapist in the United States, I have been dedicated to supporting students\u2019 learning, participation, and emotional growth within educational settings. Skilled in delivering OT through an educational model, I collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to design interventions that can be applied not only at home but also in classrooms and across the entire school community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Naoko Matsuda Sbaschnig, M.A., OTR\/L practices in the following states as well.<\/strong><br \/>\n       New York<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- row nest -->\n    <\/div>\n<hr class=\"mt-4 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"wow fadeInLeft\" data-wow-duration=\"0.5s\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\">\n<h3 class=\"text-pink h5 mb-2\" aria-label=\"Affiliated Medical Facility\" aria-level=\"3\">Affiliated Medical Facility<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"checked mb-0\">\n<li>Kuraoka Clinic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kuraokaclinic.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pl-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.kuraokaclinic.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- col -->\n <\/div>\n<p><!-- container --><br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Staff Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, D.O. *Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. 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