Georgetown Early Intervention has officially opened its newest branch in the capital, with the launch of the Georgetown Rehabilitation Center in Khalifa City. Located at Al Liba Street, Sector 32, beside Yasmeena School, the center brings the Dubai-based organization’s holistic and child-centered services closer to families in Abu Dhabi.
The new center, which specializes in early intervention and pediatric rehabilitation, offers a wide range of therapies for children with developmental and behavioral needs. Services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, parent consultations, and developmental assessments—all delivered within a collaborative, play-based environment.
At the helm of this expansion is Filipina Program Director Princess Acosta–Martinez, a seasoned International Behavior Analyst with a decade of experience in the UAE. She also serves on the Professional Advisory Board of the International Behavior Analyst Organization (IBAO), representing both the Philippines and the UAE.
Martinez shared that the Abu Dhabi branch is more than just an extension of their Dubai operations—it is a mission-driven space rooted in dignity, inclusion, and accessibility. “We specialize in evidence-based therapy, but more importantly, we believe in empowering families and honoring each child’s potential,” she said in a previous interview.
The center, though still in its start-up phase, reflects the same vision and values established by its Dubai counterpart. Martinez emphasized that the team remains proudly Filipino-led, with therapists and clinicians trained to work closely with families and schools. “Being surrounded by such a nurturing, all-Filipino team has been a point of pride for me,” she said. “We’re showing what Filipino professionals can do on a global stage.”
Georgetown’s programs are individualized and family-centered, aligning with international standards through its continued partnership with the International Behavior Analysis Organization. According to the center, ethical practices and cultural sensitivity are at the heart of their behavior-intervention programs.
By opening in Abu Dhabi, Georgetown aims to bridge accessibility gaps for families living outside Dubai while continuing its advocacy for inclusive and quality care across the UAE. For Martinez, it’s also part of a larger dream—to eventually bring these same services back home to the Philippines, especially in underserved provinces where intervention options remain limited.
“Being an OFW isn’t just about sending money back home,” she previously said. “It’s about creating change, wherever we are.”
