What Root Patients Say

Great place for pediatric rehab!
А very good place for the rehabilitation of children! New, beautiful space, plenty of room for classes! My child really liked Hannah, found an approach to her! I recommend it to…

Jannet Т

Love that they have all specialties under one roof! Pediatric OT, PT and Speech Therapy all available at the same location. Professional, experienced and joyful care specifically tailored for babies and children. Everyone here has excelled at connecting with…

Michael H

Root Pediatrics has been wonderful! Their approach to PT for my 9 year old was amazing. Hannah listened well, really connected with my child, and made the PT fun. Anytime…

Justine G

I had a fantastic experience with Root Therapy. I saw Kristi for a little over a year after my knee injury. I find Kristi’s approach to be an excellent balance between…

Liz S

Everyone I have been treated by at Root Therapy have been patient with me and extremely helpful with my recovery. Thank you.

Joyce H

They are the best for PT!
Kristi is just really good at her job. She’s timely and thorough and amazing.

S McGee

Pleasant receptionist. The therapist very thorough and explained all the procedure.

Diane O

The staff are friendly, easy to talk to and helpful. Kezia explained to me how scar tissue from surgery can keep the muscles in a tight position. Even with physical…

Shain G

Karna does a phenomenal job with my daughter! Great facility and great people who help find solutions based on years of experience.

Kristin B

Professional, knowledgeable & caring!
We had an amazing experience with Karna. From the first phone call scheduling to the actual physical therapy session, everything exceeded our expectations. This is our third PT clinic we…

TT Dotson

BEST physical therapy I have ever experienced! They are all fabulous at Root Therapy! Lindsey has given me hope for a better quality of life!

Risha H

I’ve had consistent results and improvement over the 3 years attending therapy here. It’s the only therapy that has given me continued relief and improvement in my quality of life.

Carol Lightsey
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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.