Meet the Director
Dr. Irene De Aquino Villar PhD., OTR/L, SWC
Dr. Irene De Aquino Villar is the President and Director of Dynamic Therapies, where she leads with a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care for children and families. With advanced certification in feeding and swallowing (SWC), she partners closely with caregivers and mentors clinicians to support meaningful progress at home, in school, and in everyday life.
Since becoming President and CEO in 2004, Dr. De Aquino Villar has guided the practice with a focus on clinical excellence, collaboration, and individualized care.
Our Therapy Methods
Every child and every adult has unique goals, so our care is never one size fits all. We offer Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Physical Therapy using engaging, play-based sessions that build real life skills and confidence. We partner closely with families to support progress at home and at school.
We also provide Adult Physical Therapy with personalized plans focused on reducing pain, improving mobility, building strength, and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Credentials
- Professional Member - American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) OTR Title 1985 to Present
- National Board of Occupational Therapy Maintains national certification and continued use of OTR credential. 2000 to Present
- Certification on Administration and Interpretation of the Southern California Sensory Integration Tests. Sensory Integration International, Torrance, CA 1986
- Faculty for Sensory Integration Clinical Training - Theory and Practice. Sensory Integration International, Torrance, CA 1994
- Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention (SWC), Advanced Practice Certificate, Approval by the Board of Occupational Therapy. State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs. Sacramento, CA 2002
Education
- MA, Occupational Therapy - University of Southern California 1987
- PhD, Cognitive Psychology - University of Southern California 1994