Our Team

Amanda Mattucci

MS, OTR/L

Amanda, a born and raised Montanan, began her educational journey at the University of Montana where she received a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Performance. After receiving her degree, Amanda began to work alongside children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in their homes as an Autism Trainer. This experience is where Amanda’s interest in occupational therapy grew into a lifelong mission. Amanda decided to continue her education in occupational therapy receiving her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2017. Amanda has gained experience in pediatrics working in an outpatient setting as well as furthering her education in the SOS approach to feeding, kinesiology taping, and infant handling. Her most recent continuing education includes the oral motor assessment of infants along with working towards completion of her Certified Lactation Counselor. When Amanda is not working, you can find hunting for huckleberries, picking flowers, weeding her garden, and discovering the wild places with her husband and adventure pup, Vinny.

Mission Statement

I am an occupational therapist who aspires to create a welcoming environment for children and their families using creative solutions to overcome their challenges. I hope to provide holistic support and education to children and their families allowing them to gain confidence in their new skills to live a meaningful life. My hope is that children and families I serve do not feel alone in the journey and they are able to see possibilities not the challenges ahead.

Hannah Haugen, PT

Physical Therapist

Hannah is a pediatric physical therapist. She gained experience working in Denver, Colorado treating kids with a variety of diagnoses and in various settings. Hannah and her husband are excited to be back home in Montana with their baby girl. In their free time you can find them boating, hiking, camping, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Karna Johnson, PT

Physical Therapist

Karna Johnson received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Widener University in Chester, PA in 1999. She has experience working in general outpatient orthopedics, rehabilitation post-head injury including traumatic brain injury and stroke, Pediatrics, hippotherapy and aquatics. All of these areas have helped her build a foundation in understanding how biomechanics, postural control, motor learning and our various sensory systems have a profound effect on how an individual functionally moves and interacts with their environment. She has a holistic mindset and team approach to treatment, desiring to partner with families in helping each child reach their full potential. She enjoys utilizing creativity and purposeful play in her treatment sessions to engage children in a fun and meaningful way while still working toward their gross motor and mobility goals. She also enjoys learning and growing in her skills as a physical therapist, most recently completing continuing education for addressing: Toe walking, Breathing with postural control, Torticollis, Pediatric Bowel and Bladder dysfunction and Assessing Adaptive Equipment and Mobility Needs.

Metta Trautmann

MS, OTR/L

Metta moved to Montana in 2015 to attend Montana State University, and graduated with a BS in Community health and human development. Following undergrad, she volunteered as a first responder, worked as a preschool teacher, and provided in-home child care. Metta received her Masters in Occupational Therapy through Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY and returned to Montana in 2023. Metta is excited to further her education in the pediatric world of occupational therapy. Outside of work Metta enjoys trail running with friends, fishing, and traveling.

Samantha Doolittle, MA CCC SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Sam is a pediatric speech therapist who’s worked in Gallatin Valley since 2019. Prior to locating to Montana, she worked as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialist in the greater Denver Metro area. Though she primarily works with children, she enjoys working with individuals at all stages of life. Sam’s work experience includes nearly a decade of adult and pediatric home health, skilled nursing, acute and subacute rehabilitation, schools, and pediatric outpatient therapy.

While away from work, Sam enjoys her time spent traveling, hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, gardening, cooking, reading, or cozying up with the family cat. Born and raised in rural South Dakota, Sam frequently travels home to spend time with her family or to help out at their family’s homesteaded ranch.