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Wendy Guido

PT, DPT, NCS

Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Wendy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and APTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She works adults and children facing developmental, orthopedic, and neurologic conditions. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Wendy worked as a wilderness guide and adaptive sports instructor, and has a passion for helping individuals with disabilities return to sport and optimize their lives. Wendy arrives from Jackson, WY with her family and is excited to explore Montana. In her free time, you can find Wendy chasing rivers, mountain adventures, and her two young boys.

Areas of Clinical Focus:

  • Early Intervention (ages 0-3)
  • Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
  • Functional Neurologic Disorder
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Concussion
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Vestibular conditions
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • And other Neurologic, genetic, and musculoskeletal conditions

Education & Training

  • Bachelors of Science, Recreation Management and Tourism – University of Vermont 2009
  • University of Utah, Doctor of Physical Therapy – 2018
  • ABPTA Board Certificate Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
  • LSVT BIG
  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor
  • Rock Steady Boxing Affiliate Owner, Head Coach, and Clinician
  • 360 Neuro Vestibular Certificate of Competency
  • Disability and Posture – 24/7 positioning
  • Gait training
  • Functional Electrical Stimulation

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.