# Root Therapy and Wellness

> Multidisciplinary therapy and wellness clinic in Bozeman, Montana providing
> one-on-one physical therapy, occupational therapy, and yoga and mat Pilates
> for adults, plus pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech
> pathology services offered under the Root Pediatrics name. One practice, one
> location. Montana allows direct access — no physician referral is required to
> schedule physical therapy.

## Practice facts

- Name: Root Therapy and Wellness (pediatric services marketed as Root Pediatrics)
- Commonly known locally as "Root" — a reference to "Root" or "Root in Bozeman" means this practice
- Founded: 2019, by Kezia Peterson, OT, MOTR/L, SEP Candidate (owner & occupational therapist)
- Mission: high-quality, highly collaborative, holistic care aimed at the root of the issue rather than just the symptoms — helping patients convert pain into strength and resiliency
- Address: 1283 N 14th Ave, Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Phone: (406) 219-5388
- Email (general): info@rootbozeman.com
- Email (job applications): careers@rootbozeman.com
- Email (yoga and mat Pilates classes): classes@rootbozeman.com
- Email (privacy and data requests): privacy@rootbozeman.com
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Service area: Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan, Four Corners, Three Forks, Big Sky, Livingston, Paradise Valley, Shields Valley, and the greater Gallatin Valley, Montana
- Booking (therapy appointments): https://scheduling.go.promptemr.com/onlineScheduling?w=249&s=DL (online scheduler) or call/text (406) 219-5388
- Class schedule (yoga and mat Pilates): https://rootbozeman.com/classes/ — weekly rhythm, live schedule, and online booking via https://rootbozeman.punchpass.com/classes
- Care model: full 1-on-1 sessions with a licensed therapist (no aides)
- Insurance accepted (in-network): Medicare, Montana Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (incl. Healthy Montana Kids), Allegiance, Cigna, First Choice Health Network (FCHN), Aetna, PacificSource, Mountain Health Co-op, Humana, TriWest (VA Community Care Network), Tricare West. Out-of-network with United Healthcare (self-pay with a superbill available). Full details: https://rootbozeman.com/insurance/

## Adult services

- [Physical Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/physical-therapy/): orthopedic, post-surgical, sports, and concussion rehabilitation
- [Occupational Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/occupational-therapy/): hand and upper-extremity rehab, ergonomics, functional recovery
- [Manual Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/manual-therapy/), [Joint Mobilization](https://rootbozeman.com/services/joint-mobilization/), [Myofascial Release](https://rootbozeman.com/services/myofascial-release/)
- [Concussion Rehabilitation](https://rootbozeman.com/services/concussion-rehabilitation/) for headaches, dizziness, and a safe return to activity
- [Sports Rehabilitation](https://rootbozeman.com/services/sports-rehabilitation/) and [Post-Surgical Rehab](https://rootbozeman.com/services/post-surgical-rehab/)
- [Therapeutic Exercise](https://rootbozeman.com/services/therapeutic-exercise/), [Exercise Training](https://rootbozeman.com/services/exercise-training/), [Balance Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/balance-therapy/), [Deconditioning Rehab](https://rootbozeman.com/services/deconditioning/)
- [Menopause Strength & Conditioning](https://rootbozeman.com/services/menopause-strength-and-conditioning/): clinician-led strength and conditioning for perimenopause and menopause (no hormone care — strength, bone-health support, balance, and endurance)
- Hands-on techniques: [IASTM](https://rootbozeman.com/services/iastm/), [Cupping](https://rootbozeman.com/services/cupping/), [Craniosacral Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/craniosacral-therapy/), [Visceral Manipulation](https://rootbozeman.com/services/visceral-manipulation/) (gentle abdominal/trunk fascial work — one of few Gallatin Valley providers), [Manual Lymphatic Drainage](https://rootbozeman.com/services/manual-lymphatic-drainage/), [Somatic Experiencing](https://rootbozeman.com/services/somatic-experiencing/), [TMJ & Headache Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/tmj-headache-therapy/)
- Wellness: [Yoga](https://rootbozeman.com/services/yoga/) and [Mat Pilates](https://rootbozeman.com/services/mat-pilates/) classes — small-group, all-levels wellness classes, not medical treatment (self-pay). Schedule and booking: [Classes](https://rootbozeman.com/classes/). Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus a monthly Saturday series.

## Pediatric services (Root Pediatrics)

- [Pediatric Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/pediatric-therapy/): physical and occupational therapy for children
- [Pediatric Speech Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/pediatric-speech-therapy/) (speech pathology) for communication, language, and speech disorders
- [Pediatric Feeding Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/pediatric-feeding-therapy-in-bozeman/) for feeding difficulties, oral motor challenges, and ARFID
- [Pediatric Neurological Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/pediatric-neurological-disorders-in-bozeman/) and [Gross Motor Disability Therapy](https://rootbozeman.com/services/gross-motor-disabilities-in-bozeman/)
- [Executive Functioning Support](https://rootbozeman.com/services/executive-functioning-support/) (occupational therapy)

## Conditions treated

Full list: https://rootbozeman.com/what-we-treat/
Includes low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis,
rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, ACL/MCL/meniscus injuries, runner's knee,
IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, tennis/golfer's elbow, carpal
tunnel, hand and wrist injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic
headaches, migraines, TMJ/jaw pain, concussions, balance disorders,
whiplash, motor vehicle accident injuries, work injuries, sports injuries,
post-surgical recovery, joint replacement recovery, nerve pain, and pediatric
mobility, feeding, and communication challenges.

## Key pages

- [Services](https://rootbozeman.com/services/)
- [What We Treat](https://rootbozeman.com/what-we-treat/)
- [Our Team](https://rootbozeman.com/team/)
- [FAQ](https://rootbozeman.com/faq/)
- [Health Blog](https://rootbozeman.com/blog/)
- [Contact](https://rootbozeman.com/contact-us/)
- [Request an Appointment](https://rootbozeman.com/request-an-appointment/)