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Samantha Johnson

OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Sam is licensed through the state of Montana Board of Occupational Therapy and the National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Sam earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Montana State University Bozeman in 2017 and her Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Mary in 2021.
She has experience working in outpatient pediatrics, schools, and with adults in inpatient rehab. She has experience working with a multitude of diagnoses and has recently found a passion for primitive reflex integration. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for children and families through creation of a strong foundation of health. She is active in furthering her skill set via continuing education classes to provide quality care to her patients.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs hiking, camping, fly fishing, skiing.

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.