Sheela Ivlev (she/her)

occupational therapist

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Impact Award winner and named 5 Best Occupational Therapists in San Francisco!

As a Bengali (South Asian) occupational therapist born and raised in San Francisco, I understand health and wellness from diverse perspectives and value the connection of culture, community, and healing. I became a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional and received Ayurveda training in India to incorporate traditional and holistic methods with my clinical education and training. I am also Mental Health First Aid Certified.

I offer over 13 years of mental health experience. Early in my career, I learned to provide the highest level of care while working for top Bay Area hospitals, including Stanford Health Care, Sutter Health's Mills-Peninsula, and San Francisco VA Health Care System. In my experience as a clinical educator, while running an independent occupational therapy mental health clinic, and working in hospitals, I found the greatest gaps in care were in mental health, wellness, and advocacy.

As an occupational therapist, I address both physical and mental health in every aspect of a person's life. I work to make wellness and mental health accessible to my community. My focus is on helping individuals meet their goals to improve daily life and work performance.

Simple is best. You should be celebrating victories; it's easier to give up when the challenge is too great. I break up steps into realistic and achievable components based on your strengths and preferences. Then build on your successes until your goals are met.

I am also the founder of WellWrx Consulting, LLC, offering corporate consultations, workshops, courses, and training in wellness, health education, and antiracism in healthcare. My dedication to global health equity and justice led me to start DisruptOT, a source of free education and information on critical health perspectives available to all.