Hands to Heart Kidz Therapy Center
About Hands to Heart Kidz Therapy Center
A Therapy Center Built on Purpose
Hands to Heart Kidz Therapy Center (HTHKTC), located in Calzada, Tipas, Taguig City, is established to bring high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based pediatric developmental services to the local community. HTHKTC is a direct sister company of Hands to Heart Educational Consultancy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which has been delivering specialized educational and behavioral consultancy services since 2023. By bridging international expertise with local care, the center offers families in Taguig world-class developmental support grounded in global standards.
At the core of HTHKTC’s operations is a strong clinical foundation led by Ms. Jocelyn Placeros Mangibin. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®), International Behavior Analyst (IBA®), and Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) holding a Master of Arts in Professional Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology, USA, Ms. Mangibin ensures that every intervention meets rigorous international benchmarks. Her expertise drives the center’s commitment to delivering high-integrity, evidence-based practices tailored to developmental needs.
HTHKTC aims to spread appropriate and effective developmental approaches through collaborative therapy sessions. By seamlessly integrating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Therapy, the center’s multidisciplinary team works in unison to address each child’s unique physical, communicative, and behavioral goals. This holistic framework ensures a well-rounded and cohesive therapeutic journey for every individual child.
Upholding the utmost integrity, HTHKTC is dedicated to serving the community by offering family-friendly and accessible rates for both comprehensive assessments and ongoing therapy sessions. The center believes that quality care should be reachable for every family, striving every day to empower parents, support developmental milestones, and help every child reach their fullest potential.
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Our Mission
At Hands to Heart Kidz Therapy Center, our mission is to empower children and support families through compassionate, evidence-based, and ethically driven care. By integrating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Therapy, and comprehensive developmental assessments, we deliver personalized, holistic intervention plans. We are committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential while building strong, collaborative partnerships with families to foster meaningful growth at home, in school, and within the community.
Our Vision
To be a trusted beacon of holistic pediatric therapy in the Philippines, renowned for clinical excellence, uncompromising ethical integrity, and family-first care. We envision a inclusive community where every child thrives developmentally, communicates confidently, and reaches their fullest potential through heart-centered, interdisciplinary support.
Our Values
Holistic Interdisciplinary Care
Unifying ABA, Speech, and OT into a single, cohesive developmental roadmap for every child.
Ethical Excellence
Grounded in high clinical standards, transparency, and trauma-informed, respectful practices.
Comprehensive Assessment
Utilizing rigorous, individualized evaluations to guide data-driven decision-making.
Family-Centered Growth
Designing intervention goals that honor family routines, values, and long-term quality of life.
Our Approach
Child-Centered
We start with the individual child — their unique strengths, personality, interests, and needs. Therapy goals and strategies are built around them.
Family-Centered
We collaborate with parents and caregivers throughout the therapy process. You are the expert on your child, and your input shapes everything we do.
Evidence-Based
Therapy strategies are grounded in scientific research, proven interventions, assessment findings, and each child's individual needs and context.
Collaborative
When appropriate, our therapists work together to support consistent goals across environments — home, school, and community.
Our Services
Occupational Therapy
Helping children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and participation in everyday activities.
Speech & Language Therapy
Supporting children in developing communication, language understanding, expressive language, and social communication.
ABA Therapy
Individualized, evidence-informed behavioral support focused on building meaningful skills and positive development.