Hiral Patel, OTR/L (she/her)
Somatic Occupational Therapist, Psychedelic Integration Practitioner
Empathic, Holistic, Spiritual, Genuine
Hiral is a first generation American-Asian Indian heterosexual woman born and raised in Dallas, TX. She moved to Austin, TX in 2014 at the start of her occupational therapy career. Prior to her career and settling down in Austin, she was on the path to become a pharmacist. Alongside her studies, she realized she was more passionate about helping others achieve their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health-related goals from a more holistic, somatic and wholesome angle following her own cancer health journey.
While healing through her own cancer diagnosis and treatments, Hiral encountered and has worked with many holistic modalities, healers, Shamanic teachers and mentors to guide and spark self-investigation of her own core trauma and patterning which played a big role in manifestation of the cancer signs/symptoms in her physical body at a young age. While working as an occupational therapist over the past decade, Hiral has recognized the importance of how the physical body stores unresolved trauma and that healing the root cause of an illness is vital and truly has the potential for whole body, mind, soul and spirit transformation.
Hiral’s approach with her patients and clients centers around compassion, curiosity, meaningful, heart-centered and intuitive guidance to help reveal to them their own inner healing wisdom and motivation to not only get stronger in the physical body, but also understand the mental component of taking courageous responsibility to make changes that will create lifelong balance and mental peace and stability. She weaves in her personal yogic and Ayurvedic practices/routines along with her occupational therapy and coaching background experience to tailor client and patient-centered outcomes.
Hiral comes from an Indian immigrant family background, where her Indian roots thrive on ancient Vedic practices and Hinduism. Growing up in a bicultural family with differing views, Hiral was propelled to pave her own path of self-examination to attain individualized core values and beliefs centered around true peace and happiness through relationship to spirituality and God. Hiral works to integrate and bridge Eastern and Western medical models not only in her personal life but also within her professional and clinical practices and roles.
Personal
Outside of work, Hiral enjoys reconnecting with nature through hiking, prioritizing her well-being with healthy food, and engaging in spiritual practices, biohacking, self-care, and sensory experiences. In her downtime, she immerses herself in music and sound by taking DJ lessons, attending concerts and shows, and curating playlists.
Hiral also loves fashion, traveling both near and far, and constantly seeking personal development through workshops, trainings, and classes. She treasures time spent with close friends, family, and community, and often enjoys relaxing at Barton Springs Pool. Whether reading or watching an inspiring book, TV show, or movie, she’s always on the lookout for the next source of inspiration.
Education & Credentials
- NBCot Certification for Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapist Registered & Licensed, (Texas & National)
- M.S., Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, 2013
- B.S., Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, 2009
Trainings & Workshops
- *Somatic Experiencing Practitioner*, Advanced Level 2 (In Training - completion in Sept 2025)
- *Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapies Practitioner*, Naropa/MAPS Trainee
- *Psychedelics Ketamine Assisted Therapy*, Skylight Certified Practitioner
- *Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200)*, Foundations of Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda
- Integrative Mental Health Practitioner
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner
- Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Hypnosis Practitioner
- Dry Needling Level 1 Practitioner
- *10-Day Vipassana Meditation Retreats*, 2015 & 2017
- *13-day Institute of Ayurveda Panchakarma Retreat with Dr. Vasant Lad,* 2023
Therapy Services Offered by Hiral Patel, OTR/L
Hiral Patel, OTR/L's Service Pricing
NLP Coaching
NLP coaching for subconscious and conscious mind integration and alignment
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic experiencing for trauma resolution and nervous system regulation using trauma questionnaire
$185 per 50-minute session
Accepting insurance
*Superbills available for potential out-of-network reimbursement
*No referral required
EFT Tapping
EFT tapping to create more emotional love and acceptance
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Yoga & Ayurveda
Hatha yoga, breathwork and daily routine practices for your Ayurvedic constitution
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Energetic Attunement
Energetic attunement through meditation, vocal and sound healing using modalities such as crystal bowls, Healy, Biomat, PEMF and tuning forks
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Hypnosis
Hypnosis meditations for improving sleep, nervous system regulation, pain, smoking cessation & addiction
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Psychedelic Integration
Psychedelic integration coaching for practices, techniques and tools
$185 per 50-minute session
*No referral required
Dry Needling
Dry needling for improving physical pain, range of motion and to promote the body's natural healing
*Cupping & Trigger Point/Myofascial Release add-on available by request, no additional fees.
$225 for initial 60-min session
$200 per follow-up session
*Services offered based on PCP or MD referral orders for occupational therapy treatment which can be faxed or scanned. $25 one-time referral fee included in initial visit.
*Superbills available for potential out-of-network reimbursement
Sliding Scale
Sliding scale rates are available for those suffering financial hardship or who have low-income.
At this time, rates range from $100-$125 per session.
