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Katherine Northrup

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Katherine Northrup

OT

Occupational Therapist

Katherine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Montana State University in 2021 and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2024. She has experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses in outpatient clinical settings and in the school system. She is excited to increase her skills and education in pediatrics to provide quality care for her patients. Katherine grew up primarily in Great Falls, MT before she moved to Bozeman where she lives with her husband, her young son, and her cat.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Montana State University, 2021
  • Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, University of Mary, 2024

Fun Facts

  • Enjoys backpacking, boating, and all types of skiing
  • Plays piano and cello
  • Enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends

Kezia Peterson

MOTR/L

Owner, Occupational Therapist

Kezia Peterson is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Root Therapy & Wellness. As a result of multiple car accidents, resulting in chronic back and neck pain, as well as migraines and vision concerns, she understands this impact that this has on an individual’s ability to engage in daily activities, as well as work and play, and the mental challenges that can result from coping with pain on a daily basis.

Her understanding of pain has led her to pursue multiple different modalities of training, with the goal of helping her patients by meeting them where they are at, understanding their goals, and ensuring that they have the best team of providers to help them get to the root of their dysfunction in order to allow their systems to achieve healing from every level possible.

Clinical Focus Areas:

  • Upper extremity injuries
    • Hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder pain
    • Fractures
    • Arthritis
    • Sprains / Strains
  • Chronic pain
    • CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • Back/neck
    • Headaches / Migraines / Concussions
    • Abdominal pain

Education & Training

  • B.S in Psychology, North Dakota State University, 2003
  • M.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, 2009
  • Visceral Manipulation [VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4]
  • Myofascial Release
  • Craniosacral therapy [CS1, CS2]
  • Somato Emotional Practitioner Certification
  • Kezia is currently undertaking the certification process to become an SEP – a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. This allows for her to support her patients in moving on from past traumas that may be contributing to their inability to move past pain patterns. She will complete her advanced level training and earn her certification in January 2024.