Boutique Hand Therapy
Tailored To You
Concierge, one-on-one care for your hand, wrist, and elbow—thoughtfully delivered where you feel most at ease.
The Hand Collective was created to offer a calmer, more personal path to recovery. Instead of rushing through crowded clinics, you receive dedicated 45-minute sessions with a licensed occupational therapist who comes to you, listens to your story, and designs a treatment plan around your real life. From post-surgical care to everyday aches and stiffness, our focus is restoring comfort, strength, and confidence in the moments that matter most.
Functional Results
Personalized hand therapy focused on reducing pain, restoring movement, and helping you feel more confident using your hand every day.
Reduce pain & stiffness
Feel more comfortable using your hand in everyday activities.
Improve range of motion
Restore movement so you can reach, grasp, and turn with ease.
Manage scar adhesions
Soften and mobilize scar tissue to reduce pulling, tightness, and discomfort.
Reduce edema & swelling
Gently lower swelling so your hand and wrist feel lighter and less tight.
Reduce hypersensitivity
Calm overactive nerve responses so touch feels more tolerable.
Improve grip & pinch strength
Build strength so you can confidently open, lift, and hold what matters.
Conditions Treated
Receive concierge hand therapy for hand, wrist, and elbow conditions with customized in-home treatments that reduce pain, restore function, and prioritize your recovery goals.
Treatment Options
Our goal is to help you achieve your goal, with customized treatment plans that suit your needs.
Soft tissue mobilization
Ergonomic training
Arthritis care and joint protection strategies
Orthotic recommendations, custom fabrication, and fittings
Kinesiotaping
Modalities
Adaptive equipment recommendations
Upper extremity and postural strengthening programs
Ready to Start Your
Path to Recovery?
Our services are offered exclusively on a private-pay, out-of-network basis and are not processed through insurance. HSA and FSA funds are welcomed. Superbills available upon request, and reimbursement eligibility varies by plan. Please consult your insurance provider for guidance.
*Medicare recipients are invited to contact us directly to explore individualized care options.
Initial Evaluation
45-60 minutes
Comprehensive in-person evaluation
Individualized education and treatment plan initiated
In-person assessment at a location of your choice
Bundle & Save
Preferred rates for committed recovery - unlock savings with tailored bundles.
What to Expect
Your personalized journey, from initial assessment through tailored recovery and maintenance.
Valerie Vargas
Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L, CPAM
Valerie is a licensed occupational therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked at multiple hospitals in the Bay Area throughout her career. Her professional focus on the advanced practice area of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation was shaped not only by extensive education, but by personal experience. After sustaining a hand injury during a flag football game in 2019, which required surgery, she gained a deep appreciation for the complexities of the hand and the impact injury can have on daily life. This experience sparked a strong interest and ultimately led her to this specialized area of practice.
As both a therapist and a former client, Valerie brings a unique perspective to care: one that values the therapeutic relationship, individualized treatment, privacy, and thoughtfully curated function-focused interventions, with undivided attention. She is passionate about helping clients understand anatomy, restore function, and return to the activities that matter most.
What Our Clients Say
Hear from our incredible customers who trust us to support their healing journey every step of the way.
My hands always feel so much better after working with Valerie. My grip is stronger and I have less pain. I wish my doctor told me about hand therapy sooner.
Valerie is a thumb arthritis expert! The splint she made me fits nicely under my golf gloves. Thank you for fixing my wonky hand and helping me continue to do what I love!
I thought the pain after my carpal tunnel surgery would never go away so my doctor sent me to occupational therapy. Valerie was patient and reassuring. She helped me regain my confidence, and I can finally say I don't have the constant ache I used to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialized form of rehabilitation focused on the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, provided by an occupational or physical therapist with advanced training in this area. It uses techniques like customized exercise, manual therapy, splinting, and education to reduce pain and swelling, improve movement and strength, and help you get back to everyday activities more comfortably.
How do I know if hand therapy is right for me?
Hand therapy may be right for you if pain, stiffness, weakness, or numbness in your hand, wrist, or elbow is starting to interfere with everyday tasks like gripping, lifting, typing, or self-care. It is also a good fit if you are recovering from an injury or surgery to the hand or upper extremity and want guided rehabilitation to safely restore movement, strength, and function. If you find yourself avoiding activities you used to do comfortably because of your hand or wrist, that is a strong sign it is worth scheduling an evaluation with a hand therapist.
Do I need a physician referral?
No, you can be evaluated and begin treatment immediately with direct access, for up to 12 visits. After that, you may need a physician signature to continue, and in some cases a signature is required for superbills and reimbursement. Check with your insurance provider
Do you accept insurance?
No, our services are offered exclusively on a private-pay, out-of-network basis and are not processed through insurance. Superbills may be available upon request; however, reimbursement eligibility varies by plan.
Do you accept Medicare?
No, Medicare recipients are invited to contact us directly to explore individualized care options.
What is a superbill?
A superbill is a detailed receipt of each visit that you can submit to insurance for reimbursement if eligible. Check for out-of-network coverage options with your plan provider.
Will hand therapy be painful?
It shouldn't be painful, but mild soreness and discomfort can occur while regaining motion and strength. Fractures, scars, and more serious ailments can already be painful, in this case a therapist will begin with pain relieving strategies and progress to your tolerance.
Will you come to my home or office?
Yes, we are a mobile concierge practice serving Morgan Hill and the surrounding area.
