The OTvest: Created, patented and owned by a Bobath (NDT) trained, school-based Occupational Therapist
Clinical Expertise Behind the OTvest®
Ms. VandenBerg received advanced training directly from world-renowned neurologist and physiotherapist Karel and Berta Bobath in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) regarding how to improve motor control. Her background also includes extensive sensory-motor training. She served for 16 years on a school district Autism Diagnostic Team.
In addition, Ms. VandenBerg served for six years on the Steering Committee for the Michigan Alliance for School Physical and Occupational Therapists, contributing to professional leadership and clinical advancement in the field.
Her research examining on-task attention in children with ADHD wearing a weighted vest—with weights strategically positioned on the body—compared to attention without a weighted vest was published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
📄 The Use of a Weighted Vest to Increase On-Task Behavior in Children With Attention Difficulties
(American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Our Mission
The mission of OTvest, LLC is to provide a non-pharmacological support option for individuals who experience difficulty focusing on tasks of daily living.
The OTvest® weighted deep-pressure sensory vest is intentionally designed to promote:
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Trunk stability
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Improved balance
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Enhanced body awareness
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Reduced anxiety and agitation
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Increased calm, focus, and attention
The OTvest has helped children become successful in school with its calming deep-pressure that feels like a hug. -
Tremor reduction
The OTvest® is worn by individuals with movement disorders, coordination challenges, tremors, apraxia, oral motor/feeding disorders and stuttering, PTSD, anxiety, autism, ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and oppositional defiant disorder to improve function in everyday activities.
Click here to go to LEARN links for each specific disorder for more specific information,
Proven Experience & Trust
Headquartered in Portage, Michigan, OTvest, LLC has proudly manufactured and sold over 25,000 OTvest® weighted sensory vests throughout our 24 years in business.
Our products are trusted and used by:
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Schools
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Hospitals
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Clinics
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Therapists
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Individuals and families
OTvest® sensory vests have been sold in every U.S. state and in countries around the world, including Canada, South America, Europe, South Asia, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and countries throughout Africa. It is inspiring to see how the OTvest® has helped improve lives across cultures and continents.
While we offer refunds and exchanges, the extremely small number of returns, along with strong testimonials and repeat customer orders, reflects the high level of satisfaction and trust our customers place in OTvest® products.
Professional Engagement
OTvest, LLC is committed to professional education and outreach and regularly exhibits at national conferences, including:
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National Ataxia Foundation
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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
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Ohio and Minnesota School Physical and Occupational Therapist Institutes
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Physical Therapy (PTA) conferences
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Mental Health and Autism conferences across the United States
For more information about the OTvest®, please visit our FAQ and Learn sections.