From Recovery to Reimagining Care: Our Founder's Story
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Mind, Body & Play Therapies was born from both professional expertise and lived experience. As a healthcare provider, I witnessed firsthand how complex and overwhelming care systems can be. As a patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury, I experienced those barriers myself — the confusion, the gaps, and the need for support that goes beyond treatment. That journey reshaped my perspective and fueled my vision: to create care that is compassionate, activity-based, accessible, and whole-person. MBP reflects that philosophy, blending therapy, navigation, and advocacy so every individual and family can find clarity, confidence, and connection in their health journey.
I’m Sarita Parikh, the founder of Mind, Body & Play Therapies. My journey here is both professional and deeply personal. I experienced a traumatic brain injury, requiring extensive therapy and recovery. I know firsthand what it feels like to be overwhelmed by medical appointments, to navigate fragmented systems, and to search for compassionate care that sees the whole person, not just a diagnosis. My experience shaped my belief that therapy should meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally, while honoring their families, cultures, and goals.
My Story
I earned my degrees in Health Studies and Physical Therapy from Boston University, where I first grounded my work in whole person health and then continued to evolve and learn as I founded Mind, Body & Play Therapies. My long road to recovery from a traumatic brain injury gave me an even deeper understanding of resilience and healing. It wasn’t just about regaining function, it was about reclaiming the things I loved most and the everyday joys we so often take for granted: hiking and skiing in the mountains, traveling, sharing time with friends and family without becoming overwhelmed, sitting on a sunny patio, reading a good book, cooking, and even the simple delight of hopping, skipping, or balancing on a log. These moments of reconnection remind me every day why compassionate, accessible care matters.
In 2024, I completed a Fellowship in Leadership Development in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities at the University of Vermont, Larner School of Medicine, which strengthened my skills in neurodevelopmental disabilities, advocacy, leadership, and systems change.
Beyond the clinic, I am a passionate advocate for health equity and access. I have worked alongside legislators at both the state and federal level to push for meaningful change in healthcare policy. I was personally invited by Senator Michael Bennet to speak at his press conference on the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, after he used my story in Congress to advance prescription drug affordability legislation. I was also invited to Washington, D.C. by Small Business Majority to meet with Senators and advocate for equitable healthcare policy and access. I am proud to have been awarded the Pillar of a Prosperous Economy Award by Good Business Colorado for advancing equitable business practices.
My commitment to equity extends through board service and leadership. I currently serve as Board Treasurer of the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and Board President of Women in Sustainability, and am a former member of the state-appointed Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council.
I’m active in community initiatives that promote connection and resilience. I am a member of Outdoor Mindset, an organization which helps people with neurological conditions find healing outdoors, and I’m engaged with Good Business Colorado and Small Business Majority, both of which elevate equitable business practices in our state.
Through Mind, Body & Play Therapies, I bring together all my experiences, as a patient, advocate, leader, healthcare provider and founder to offer care that is compassionate, culturally responsive, and rooted in equity and access. My goal is simple: to help people heal, navigate systems with confidence, and live fully in the ways that matter most to them.
I would be honored to connect with you. Whether you’re seeking care, guidance, or partnership, I invite you to reach out, learn more about MBP, and discover how we can support your journey toward healing, balance, and possibility.
Sarita